Description
Do you have a reluctant writer? Most middle schoolers prefer to communicate via abbreviated, truncated text and don’t view composing prose as entertaining or fun. In this class, students will experience firsthand how much fun writing is. With peer interaction and instructor feedback, students will look forward to weekly writing assignments – each of which is designed to engage middle schoolers with topics and essay prompts that they’ll find appealing. The focus of the course is to encourage students’ enthusiasm toward writing; this is not a grammar class, though attention to standard grammar conventions is expected.
Students will not receive a grade – but will receive feedback. They will also receive points for work completed if their classmates love what they write. Students can exchange the points for real prizes (they will be able to select what they want).
Hours per week: 1 – 2
Note: Students can start this class in the spring semester. Fall and spring semesters are different but it is not necessary to complete fall before taking the spring semester.
Teachers: Meryl van der Merwe and Elithe Carnes
Minimum Class size: 4
Syllabus: Available here
Fall Dates: August 19 – Dec 13 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)
Spring Dates: January 10 – May 2 (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)
K Feret –
This was such a good class! Would take it again!