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The course will start with the basics and move from smaller essays to the final, culminating essay, which is the argument essay. This class is also a mixture of mini-lessons, in-class practice, and independent work.  Learners will have a lot of guidance, super helpful handouts, and many examples view. I write each essay alongside them, so they can see the process first-hand. "I do, we do, you do" is my teaching motto.

🎓 Expert Guidance:
As an experienced high school teacher and writing professor, I am committed to supporting each learner’s unique writing journey. I aim to build confidence and pride in their writing abilities, providing detailed attention and feedback both in class and outside. I use grading rubrics and allow as many revisions as learners need to feel confident in their essays.

Course Highlights:
🌟 Engaging and Relevant Topics: Learners will learn to brainstorm and choose topics that resonate with them.
🔍 Research Skills: Learners will discover how to find and cite credible sources, focusing on MLA formatting for in-text and parenthetical citations.
📚 Writing Essentials: From crafting attention-grabbing introductions and thesis statements to developing well-supported claims and counterclaims, this class has it all.
🖋 Structure and Style: Learners will master the skills of writing effective topic and concluding sentences, and composing impactful introductions and conclusions.
📖 Literary Analysis: Learners will dig into literature, analyzing and interpreting texts.
💻 Technical Skills: Learning the ins and outs of setting up a Word document or Google Doc using MLA formatting is essential to this course and an essay-writing course.
✏️ Editing and Revising: Learners will develop the critical skill of refining and improving their writing.
🔄 Feedback and Growth: I provide regular feedback using rubrics, written, and verbal commentary, tailored to each learner’s pace and style.

Syllabus Summary (click on Syllabus to get a breakdown of each week's topics):
The course begins with an introduction to formal writing styles and brainstorming techniques, followed by research basics and identifying credible sources. Teens will learn my special and effective note-taking processes as well! The course covers MLA formatting, including citing sources and creating a Works Cited page. Learners will write an expository essay. The course also includes reading and analyzing literature, writing a literary analysis, and drafting an argument essay with claims and counterclaims. The final weeks involve reviewing MLA formatting and wrapping up the course.

What Learners Will Gain:
📈 Confidence in Formal Writing: Feel confident in tackling high school and college-level writing tasks.
🧠 Enhanced Research and Analysis Skills: Become adept at handling complex literary and research materials.
💬 Articulate Expression: Cultivate a powerful writing voice that clearly communicates ideas.

🚀 Come Join the Writing Journey:
This course goes beyond basic essay writing; it's about empowering learners with the skills to articulate their thoughts compellingly and confidently. Let me help your teen turn writing into a rewarding journey!

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