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In this course students will learn:
1. What a personal essay is 
2. Tips on writing a compelling personal essay
3. Why writing about their experiences is important and can be a way to express themselves
4. Other times that personal essays may benefit them (I.e. college applications, in their careers, when advocating for a specific issue, and so on).

I will start by screen sharing and showing brief examples of interesting personal essays. Students will have the opportunity to read their essays aloud if they wish, (this will not be required), and have their peers give constructive feedback. Students will also be given additional prompts to use later on their own if they wish. 

While this course can benefit students academically it is first and foremost about self-expression. We will write together, relax and work on our writing skills while having fun! While students can bring whatever level of writing skill they have to the class it is probably most beneficial to students who already enjoy writing in some form.