*To learn the basic skill of letter writing
* To expand organizational skill
*Gain confidence and poise in written presentation
* Expand vocabulary and word usage
*To gain a sense for the history of letter writing and its ongoing importance in the world. 

Longtime teacher of literature for both middle and high school students. Founder and former coach of an award-winning Speech and Debate team that competed at local, state and national levels, long-time speech judge for local, regional, national speech events for NCFL and National Speech and Debate Association, former teacher of high school debate and rhetoric, art history, literature, and AP Language and Composition. 

Homework Offered
Although this is a one-time class I am happy to respond to student questions and work sent over Outschool email after the session has ended.
Optional writing assignments, with specially-created at home activities, games, and ideas, will be provided after class as well to give learners the opportunity both to enhance creative writing and further enhance their letter writing skills for every and always. 

Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Penhaven
https://www.penheaven.co.uk/blog/handwritten-letters-which-made-history
The American Philosophical Society
https://www.amphilsoc.org/letter-writing
The Art of Manliness
https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/the-art-of-letter-writing/
https://www.topeducationdegrees.org/proven-reasons-to-write-by-hand/