*Learners will gain the skills both to write excellent and individualistic personal essays a skill that will allow them to also write a superb college essay. 
*Will gain confidence in both creativity and organization for the essay format 
*Understand all the basic ideas of communication through essay
* To  learn to communicate effectively,  think adroitly and respond fluently in writing
*To improve memory retention and organizational skills in crafting essays
*To expand vocabulary and word usage and phrasing
*To gain deeper understanding of the nuances of literature and the essay format
*To Improve basic grammar

As a former book publishing professional who worked at Knopf, Random House, and Workman Publishing, I am proud to have also been a writing coach for the college essay guiding myriad students to success.  Moreover, and in my longtime work as both tutor and teacher of both middle and high school students, I  have guided writers of all ages and abilities  to give each communicator the skills to think deeply, to cultivate an individual voice and style, and ultimately to discover true confidence to write well now and for always. 

提供的家庭作業
Learners will be required to read an short personal essay for each of the four classes. In addition, each session has homework assignments that include: Writing Exercises, Extender Reading Essays (beyond the essays discussed in class)
and a complete essay (250-650 words) to write for each of the four classes. 

Every homework assignment receives a nuanced and detailed written response from me.
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提供的評估
All student work will be formally assessed with detailed written comments for maximum understanding and growth.  Student work will always be returned in a timely manner prior to the next class so students will be able to absorb information to benefit their work and progress on the upcoming assignments. 

Please note: At the end of the sessions,  if a formal written assessment of a learner is desired, I am happy to provide it. Please write and ask me directly. 
提供的成績

The Norton Sampler: Short Essays for Composition by Thomas Cooley 8th Edition
The Art of the Personal Essay edited by Phillip Lopate

Please note: there are no book purchases necessary for this class.