Courses will focus on writing in response to literature, and will help students master grade level expectations regarding comprehension, literary analysis, vocabulary, writing strategies and applications.
COMPREHENSION
• Connect essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the textLITERARY ANALYSIS
• Identify events
• Analyze characteristics and theme
• Contrast points of view
VOCABULARY
• Build vocabulary by understanding word origins, word relationships, and context clues
WRITING STRATEGIES
• Use note-taking, outlining, and summarizing to develop composition drafts
• Write clear, coherent, and focused essays that display a progression of ideas
• Select appropriate textual evidence and explain the significance
WRITING APPLICATIONS
• Develop strong written responses to literature that demonstrate insightful interpretation of various literary works
• Justify interpretations with textual evidence
• Write a persuasive composition that clearly develops the writer’s point of view
• Demonstrate critical thinking by supporting a position with organized and relevant evidence
• Use counterarguments to strengthen the writer’s position
Classes are taught by experienced credentialed teachers who are accomplished educators in the specific targeted curriculum.
Classes are limited to eight students and will fill quickly.
Registration is now open.
Call 925-600-9300 today to reserve a seat!
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