Semester Long Middle School Writing Course Part I: Self-Paced

This is a self-paced course; however, all submitted work will receive feedback from a real instructor. In this semester long course, learners will write a total of SIX essays, FOUR creative writing pieces, ONE poem, and ONE book report. Learners will read TWO short stories, ONE ballad or epic, ONE text of their choice, and an optional mythology. The course will consist of twelve modules.

A detailed syllabus is available upon enrollment.

Module One: Informal Essay Writing
Module Two: Definition Essay
Module Three: Persuasive Essay
Module Four: Personal Narrative
Module Five: Research Paper
Module Six: Creative Writing and Dialogue
Module Seven: Book Report and Writing a Review
Module Eight: Compare/Contrast Essay and Outline
Module Nine: Poetic Expression
Module Ten: Literature Analysis Essay
Module Eleven: Myths and Just So Stories
Module Twelve: Fables and Tall Tales

MODIFICATION AND ACCOMDATIONS ARE AVAIALBLE Please let the teacher know in advance if accommodations or modifications are needed. You may also reach out to the Academy to discuss needs to ensure this will be a good fit.

Developing a Range of Writing Styles: By completing various writing assignments, including informal essays, persuasive essays, personal narratives, creative writing pieces, and poetry, learners will develop the ability to adapt their writing style to different purposes and genres.

Critical Reading and Analysis: Through the reading of short stories, ballads, epics, and optional mythological texts, students will improve their ability to critically read, analyze, and interpret various forms of literature.

Research and Information Synthesis: In the research paper assignment, learners will practice conducting research, evaluating sources, and synthesizing information to support their arguments, enhancing their research and information literacy skills.

Effective Communication: Writing essays, creative pieces, and participating in a book report and review will help students hone their skills in effective communication, clarity, and organization of ideas.

Literary Analysis: Learners will develop the ability to analyze and interpret literature in a structured manner, evident in the literature analysis essay assignment, thus improving their critical thinking and literary analysis skills.

Revision and Improvement: The opportunity for a final revision in the last week of the course encourages students to refine their work, apply feedback, and showcase their growth as writers. This promotes a culture of continuous improvement and self-assessment.