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Schedule of Writing
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2008-2009
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2008-2009 Classes
| Elementary Writing 1 9 and up |
Elementary Writing 2 9 and up |
Narrative Writing 9 and up |
Report Writing 10 and up |
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| Beginning
Creative
Writing 10 and up |
Paragraph
Writing 13 and up |
Writing
About Books 13 and up |
Creative
Writing - Short Story 13 and up |
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| Expository
Writing (Research Essay) 14 and up |
Advanced
Creative Writing 14 and up |
Presentation
Class 12 and up |
Poetry
Writing 13 and up |
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| Literature
Analysis Essays 14 and up |
Rhetoric
(Persuasive) Writing 14 and up |
High School Writing Curriculum (Honors Level) | Microsoft Word & File Management Class |
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Schedule of Classes (Dates) |
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Name of class:
Elementary Writing 1 Ages: 9 and up Length
of Class: 6 weeks Time
Required: Approximately 2-3 hours per week, plus 1-hour weekly
online class time. Description:
Students will gain the ability to develop purpose, consider audience,
and write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a
central idea. This class will also help
the student to become knowledgeable and comfortable with using their
computer so that it may be used as a valuable tool in their education. Students will be learning spelling
rules, vocabulary skills and how to use reference materials, sentence
structure and parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, basic
grammar, writing a complete, coherent, and interesting paragraph that
has purpose and considers audience. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: NoneEnroll Name of class: Elementary Writing 2 Code: Elem2 Ages: 9 and up Length
of Class: 6 weeks Time
Required: Approximately 2-3 hours per week, plus 1-hour weekly
online class time. Description:
A continuation of Elementary Writing 1. Students will gain the
ability to develop purpose, consider audience, and write clear and
coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. This class will also help the student to
become knowledgeable and comfortable with using their computer so that
it may be used as a valuable tool in their education.
Students will continue to expand their abilities
with spelling rules, vocabulary skills and how to use reference
materials, sentence structure and parts of speech, punctuation,
capitalization, basic grammar, writing a complete, coherent, and
interesting paragraph that has purpose and considers audience. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Elementary Writing 1 or skills taught in that class.Enroll Name of class: Narrative Writing Code: Narrative Ages: 9 and up Length
of Class: 6 weeks Time
Required: Approximately 2-3 hours per week, plus 1-hour weekly
online class time. Description:
Students will learn personal event journaling techniques which will
generate ideas for writing a short autobiographical account of an
event. They will also learn how to write simple interview
questions, conduct a short interview, and write a short biographical
account of their interviewee. Included will also be instruction
on how to write a friendly letter and address a letter.
Journaling of daily reading of a book of the student's choice will be
an ongoing part of the class. Focus will continue to be on
setting up a paragraph, including topic sentences, details and closing
sentences, as well as basic grammar, punctuation and spelling Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Elementary Writing 1 and 2 or the skills taught in those classes.
Ages: 10 and up Length
of Class: 6 weeks Time
Required: Approximately 3+ hours per week, plus 1-hour weekly
online class time. Description:
Students will gain the ability to do simple research and develop
purpose, consider audience, and write clear and coherent sentences and
paragraphs into a report that develops and supports a central topic. Students will continue to expand their
abilities with spelling rules, vocabulary skills and how to use
reference materials, sentence structure and parts of speech,
punctuation, capitalization, and basic grammar. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Narrative Writing.
Ages: 10 and up Length
of Class: 6 weeks Time
Required: Approximately 3+ hours per week, plus 1-hour weekly
online class time. Description:
Students will gain the ability to do simple research and develop
purpose, consider audience, and write clear and coherent sentences and
paragraphs into a report that develops and supports a central topic. Students will continue to expand their
abilities with spelling rules, vocabulary skills and how to use
reference materials, sentence structure and parts of speech,
punctuation, capitalization, and basic grammar. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Narrative and Report Writing or skills taught in those classes (may require instructor approval).
Paragraph Writing Ages: 13 and up Length of Class: 6 weeks Time required: Approximately 4+ hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly online class time. Description: Students will work on writing different styles of paragraphs and focus on sentence structure, and grammar, and development of the understanding of a topic sentence and details within the paragraph. Students will learn to write a descriptive paragraph, compare-contrast paragraph, characterization paragraph, narrative paragraph, process paragraph, and expository paragraph. Class is usually recommended to be repeated more than once, with more complex assignments each time. This challenging class is highly suitable for all ages from 13 through high school.Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Ability to type using Microsoft Word and good understanding of grammar, complete sentences, punctuation, and organization (elements taught in Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Narrative, and Report Writing). Enroll
Ages: 13 and up Length of Class: 6 weeks Time required: Approximately 4 hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly online class time. Description: This challenging class will entail recognizing and writing about the elements of fiction - a very important skill -- and one which has many little "must do's" to be written well. Additionally, a very challenging Grammar focus will be on verbs and conjugating all of the tenses (much more than just present, past and future), as well as understanding tricky verbs and the active and passive voice. Students will be required to complete a book from a specified list PRIOR to the start of class. This class is highly suitable for all ages from 12 through high school.Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Completion of Paragraph Writing class or strong understanding of skills taught in that class. Enroll
Creative Writing: Short Story Writing
Ages: 13 and up Length of Class: 6 weeks Time required: Approximately 4 hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly online class time. Description: Students will learn to improve their creative writing through the study and use of varied sentence structure, thesaurus use, descriptive writing, point of view, setting, mood, audience, characterization, plot, foreshadowing, suspense, and editing. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Paragraph Writing or strong understanding of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and paragraphing (review Paragraph Writing class description to determine if your student has a solid grounding in these elements). Ages: 13 and up Length of Class: 6 weeks Time required: Approximately 3-4 hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly online class time. Description: Students will learn various methods, techniques and styles of writing poetry. Each week students will be required to write one or more poems in the style being discussed. Covers poetry aspect of high school literature requirements. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Creative Writing-Short Story Writing class.
Ages: 13 and up Length of Class: 6 weeks Time required: Approximately 3 hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly online class time (as needed). Description: In this class students will be writing a fiction story with an accurate historical background. Students will research an historical time period and use this as the setting for their story. Application of Creative Writing 1 concepts and elements as well as Expository Writing research and Works Cited page information is incorporated. Most of the class will be spent writing and editing the story. (This class may be repeated in different genres.) Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. Students must participate in the Creative Writing online class meetings for review of concepts. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Creative Writing-Short Story Writing and Expository Writing. Expository Writing (research essay) Ages: 14 and up Length
of Class: 6 weeks Time
required: Approximately 4 hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly
online class time (as needed). Description: Students will learn to write a research essay. Concepts covered and learned through writing one essay include: punctuation and paragraphing; choosing and narrowing a topic; choosing, documenting and citing resources in parenthetical references; choosing 3 or more main points (subtopics); note taking; using and documenting quotes; writing a thesis statement; writing topic sentences; MLA Format; writing supporting paragraphs; transition sentences; writing an opening paragraph; and writing a closing paragraph. It is recommended that this class be repeated more than once, especially for high school level students. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: Paragraph Writing and Writing About Books ((or strong mastery of skills taught in those classes). Strong understanding AND application of grammar, punctuation and format of paragraphs. May require instructor approval. Essays of Literature analysis Ages: 14 and up Length of Class: 6 weeks Time required: Once the class begins, approximately 4 + hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly online class time. About a month prior to class start date, students will be assigned a book to read and complete prior to the beginning of class. Description: Students will learn to write an essay of literary analysis. This very challenging class includes learning concepts through writing one essay, and include: punctuation and paragraphing, choosing an aspect of the book to analyze, choosing 3 main points (subtopics), note taking, using and documenting quotes, writing a thesis statement, writing topic sentences, MLA Format, writing supporting paragraphs, transition sentences, writing an opening paragraph, and writing a closing paragraph. This is not a book report. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: At least one session of Expository Writing (writing a research essay) is required before taking this class. May require instructor approval. Rhetoric 1: Persuasive Writing Code: Rhetoric Ages: 14 and up Length of Class: 6 weeks Time required: Once the class begins, approximately 4 hours per week, plus 1 hour weekly online class time. Description: Students will learn first to recognize the rhetorical elements of logos, pathos and ethos through reading assigned speech(es). They will then write a persuasive essay using these elements. Concepts covered and learned through writing one essay include: punctuation and paragraphing, applying logos, pathos and ethos in writing, choosing 3 main points (subtopics), note taking, using and documenting sources, writing a thesis statement, writing topic sentences, MLA Format, writing supporting paragraphs, transition sentences, writing an opening paragraph, using Rogerian strategy to write opposing viewpoints, writing refuting paragraphs, and writing a closing paragraph. Method: Students will download and print weekly lessons from a passworded website. We will “meet” as a class online once a week to discuss the lesson and share any questions or ideas. Assignments will be typed in Microsoft Word and will be sent via e-mail attachment. I will make edits and return to students for revisions, and they will then return them to me again. Prerequisites: At least once session of Expository Writing (writing a research essay), with strong mastery of elements taught in that class is required before this class. Literature Analysis is recommended. Instructor approval required. Microsoft Word and Windows File Management Any age - this class is recommended for anyone, parents and students alike. Students who wish to enroll in any of the other writing courses should consider this class if you have not used Microsoft Word, or have not had to save and manage your files before. Length of Class: 3 weeks (or may be completed in a shorter period of time) Cost: $25 for lessons Time required: Independent -- time varies. Description: Student will learn how to create folders to save files, how to locate those files, and how to attach files to e-mail. In the Microsoft Word portion, students will learn how to use the various features of Word. Method: Students will be e-mailed the lessons for this class, and will work independently Assignments will be limited to practicing and applying concepts being taught. Instructor is always available, of course, for any questions or help needed. Prerequisites: None, other than ability to keyboard (typing). This is not a keyboarding class. |
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+3 hours for Eastern Time)
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| Session 1 | Session 2** | Session 3 | Session 4 |
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| Elementary
1 |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Tuesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008 Tuesdays 9a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Tuesdays 9a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
3/30/2009 -
5/15/2009 Tuesdays 9a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
Elementary 2 |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Wednesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
10/20/2008 - 12/12/2008 Wednesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
1/12/2009 - 2/27/2009 Wednesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
3/30/2009 - 5/15/2009 Wednesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR
Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
| Narrative | 8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Mondays 9 a.m. (PST)*
OR Tuesdays 8 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
10/20/2008 - 12/12/2008 Mondays 9 a.m. (PST)*
OR Tuesdays 8 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
1/12/2009 - 2/27/2009 Mondays 9 a.m. (PST)*
OR Tuesdays 8 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
3/30/2009 - 5/15/2009 Mondays 9 a.m. (PST)*
OR Tuesdays 8 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
Report Writing |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Mondays 8 a.m. (PST)* OR Tuesdays 7 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008
Mondays 8 a.m. (PST)* OR Tuesdays 7 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
1/12/2009 - 2/27/2009 Mondays 8 a.m. (PST)* OR Tuesdays 7 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
3/30/2009 - 5/15/2009 Mondays 8 a.m. (PST)* OR Tuesdays 7 a.m. (PST) Select Day on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
Presentation |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Wednesdays
9 a.m. (PST)* |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008 TBA |
1/12/2009
- 2/27/2009 TBA |
3/30/2009
- 5/15/2009 TBA |
| Beginning Creative Writing |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008
Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
3/30/2009 - 5/15/2009 Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
| Paragraph |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Tuesdays
8 a.m. (PST)*
WednesdaysOR 9 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008 Tuesdays
9 a.m.
(PST)*
OR
Wednesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Tuesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* OR
Wednesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
3/30/2009 -
5/15/2009 Tuesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR
Wednesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
| Writing About Books |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* OR Mondays 7 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
10/20/2008
- 12/12/2008 Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR Mondays 7 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
1/12/2009
- 2/27/2009 Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* OR Mondays 7 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
3/30/2009 - 5/15/2009
Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* OR Mondays 7 a.m. (PST)* Select
Day
on registration form (or "either" to allow us to balance classes) |
Creative Writing |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* |
10/20/2008 - 12/12/2008 Wednesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Thursdays 9a.m. (PST)* |
3/30/2009 - 5/15/2009 Wednesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
Advanced Creative Writing |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008 Wednesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Thursdays 9 a.m. (PST)* |
3/30/2009 -
5/15/2009 Wednesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
| Poetry
Writing |
8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Tuesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* |
available next session | 1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Tuesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* |
available in Fall |
| Expository
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8/11/2008 - 9/26/2008 Wednesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008 Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Wednesdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
3/30/2009 -
5/15/2009 Thursdays 8 a.m. (PST)* |
| Literature
Analysis |
available next session |
10/20/2008 - 12/12/2008 Tuesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* |
available next session | 3/30/2009 -
5/15/2009 Tuesdays 9 a.m. (PST)* |
| Rhetoric (Persuasive Writing) |
8/11/2008 -
9/26/2008 Individual Scheduling |
10/20/2008 -
12/12/2008 Individual Scheduling |
1/12/2009 -
2/27/2009 Individual Scheduling |
3/30/2009 -
5/15/2009 Individual Scheduling |
| Microsoft
Word and File Management |
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*Plus
1 hour Mountain time, +2 hours Central time, +3 hours Eastern
time.
** Session 2 will be extended by a week for a one-week Thanksgiving break - week of November 24, 2008
Enrollment
Class sizes are limited -
placement
is on first come-first serve basis,
and many classes fill up to two months in advance.
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student, or to request further
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| Family
Tuition Rates |
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| 1 student |
$75 |
| 2 students |
$140 |
| 3 students |
$190 |
| 4 students |
$230 |
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