Students will learn and follow the steps in the writing process.
Students will learn the elements of opinion and expository essays.
Students will be to write introductions with an engaging hook and a thesis.
Students will be able to construct well-developed paragraphs with clear topic sentences and smooth transitions.
Students will gain an understanding of the importance of reviewing written work for conciseness, clarity, and grammar. 

Students will submit final drafts of their typed essay within one week after class #2 and #4. 
Late work (unless extenuating circumstances) will not receive feedback. 

Parents Please Note: I will keep homework to a minimum, but students that take this course need opportunities outside of class to apply what they have learned to their writing. I also feel it is important for their work to be reviewed and given feedback, so that they begin taking accountability for their own learning. 

The learner is assessed through written feedback of each assignment submitted.

40 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.