College Preparatory Writing
Advanced college preparatory writing course for upper high school students
Class size:
minimum 6, maximum 16
Additional fees:
None
Class time: (Meets once/week)
(Tues-3) 12:05-1:25, (Wed-3) 12:05-1:25
Pre-requisites for class:
IEW writing experience
Graduation requirement:
1 English credit
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Course Description
Advanced college preparatory writing course for upper high school students who already have a firm grasp of grammar concepts and the methods taught using the IEW Structure & Style.
Course overview: The approach to the writing exercises emphasizes the classical method of building up the student’s reasoning and articulation skills through a series of interrelated writing exercises. A variety of essays will be taught as well as how to write a research paper.
IMPORTANT: All high school English classes have a rotating curriculum. The curriculum is incremental and builds upon the previous year. This enables students to fulfill all their English graduation requirements.
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Required Books & Materials
The following can be ordered from www.iew.com.
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Binder with tabs
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Pens, highlighters
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Post it notes
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Notebook paper
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Classwork / Homework
Students will engage in a variety of individual projects to develop communication skills, critical thinking skills, and public speaking skills.
Approximate time for homework each week outside of class: 5-6 hours