Does writing an essay cause cold sweats? Is the library the place you go to gossip with your friends? Do you feel stuck in the 60% range for essay assignments?

You’re not alone. Writing an essay requires the development of some specialized skills in information gathering, critical thinking, organizational structure, and of course, writing technique. This course is ideal for high school students who are scared about writing their first major essay assignment or exam in the Fall. It’s a great way to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Over the course of these 6 classes, we will be reviewing the fundamentals of essay writing, including: how to gather relevant information, how to narrow down your topic, how to develop a solid idea/argument, how to write a convincing thesis, how to back up your ideas with verifiable evidence, and most importantly how to write in a clear coherent manner that makes the reader want to know more.

Each class will include practical advice and tips on the planning and writing process, as well as weekly assignments to help improve the overall quality of your writing. Students are encouraged to bring a topic to workshop over the course of the 6 weeks by applying the various exercises and techniques learned throughout the course.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Class 1 – Brainstorming Ideas & Developing Topic Statement

Class 2 – Gathering & Evaluating Information

Class 3 – The Importance of a Strong Thesis Statement & Introduction

Class 5 – Constructing a Well-Structured Paragraph

Class 6 – Writing a Thoughtful Conclusion

This course is completely ONLINE, which mean there is a LIVE STREAM with the instructor Saturdays at 10:00am, followed by access to the class video and course materials through our classroom portal. This means that you can post your assignments and communicate with the instructor at your own pace over the duration of the course, and don’t need to worry about missing a class because you can catch up by viewing the video. There is also an option to take the course completely online by viewing the videos and submitting your work weekly to the instructor for feedback. You can register for the self-directed online course anytime and go at your own pace.

There are three registration options:

1) Single Class ($40) – gives you access to the livestream and handouts for a single session

2) Pre-recorded Course ($275) – gives you access to the lecture recordings, handouts, Google classroom platform, and feedback on assignments

3) Full Course Live ($350) – gives you access to the livestream sessions, lecture recordings, handouts & resources, Google classroom platforms, and weekly assignment feedback