Creating Essays With the Writer’s Toolbox (Summer 2023)

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Creating Essays With the Writer’s Toolbox will give students the tools they need to craft well-written compositions. We’ll explore the connection between understanding grammar and producing solid written communication; learn and practice with the various tools in the writer’s toolbox that make clear, engaging writing possible; and learn how to create a strong five-paragraph essay (including timed essays – an important skill for college-bound students). Through hands-on and group activities, students will tackle common grammar problems, learn the process for planning and composing an essay of any length, and create a physical version of the writer’s “toolbox” which they can use to assist them with future writing. This class meets Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:45 and will include daily homework as well.

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What Will You Learn?

  • - Grammar basics as they relate to producing and editing one's own writing
  • - The tools which can utilize to make their writing more interesting, engaging, and informative
  • - The anatomy of a strong sentence, paragraph, and essay
  • - How to outline an essay of any length
  • - Editing basics
  • - How to write a timed essay

Course Content

Week 1 – Overview

  • Week 1 Instruction Video
  • Day 1 Homework
    05:46
  • Day 2 Homework
  • Day 3 Homework
  • Day 4 Homework
  • What to bring with you to class

Week 2: Clauses and Why They Matter

Week 3: Grammar Troubleshooting

Week 4: Expressive Writing Tools

Week 5: Paragraph Structure

Week 6: Paragraph Enhancement/Sentence Complexity

Week 7: Essay Structure

Week 8: Dressing Up Your Essay

Week 9: Honing Grammar and Writing Tool Usage

Week 10: Compare/Contrast Essay

Week 11: Final Thoughts

Week 12: Wrap-Up

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