Description

Course Description:
This class is intended for students who need practice with the mechanics of writing. These are the tools they need in order to do well on the ACT and SAT, and also to write papers at college.

The class will cover punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, and proofreading using a variety of online, self-grading resources. (For the resources that require paid subscriptions, this will be included as part of the cost – you don’t need to pay anything more). It also includes instruction relating to literary devices so that students have the knowledge they need to write analytical essays.

Students will learn to write the following 4 types of essays:

• Personal
• Comparative
• Persuasive
• Analytical

Students will learn to peer review each other’s essays, make improvements and then be graded by a teacher.

Instructor: Meryl van der Merwe (Meryl@fundafunda.com)

For: Grades 8 -9

Hours: 4 – 5 hours each week

Credit Hours: 1 High School Credit

Syllabus: Available here

Fall Dates: August 18 – Dec 12 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)

Spring Dates: January 5 – May 1  (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)

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