English: Essay Development
2023 - 2024
Our 2023 - 2024 year-long English course is a writing intensive that will focus on essay development. The purpose of this course is to help students with the following:
-think critically about the texts they are writing about
-respond to nonfiction and fiction
-learn how to identify literary strategies and structures in literature and essays
-understand how language shapes a text
-learn how to connect the texts they read to the wider world
-learn to develop their own structures in writing
-further develop written creativity
-learn what writing processes work best for them individually
-demystify some of the written rules of the English language
-learn how to find and correct their own mistakes
-use clarity and logic in writing
-incorporate research, including how to cite sources
-become familiar with MLA style
-avoid plagiarism
Target Age: Advanced Upper Middle School and High School
*Please note, this course is for academically advanced students who can handle the rigors of advanced reading material, research projects, writing assignments, and mature classroom discussions.
Prerequisites:
-good grasp of grammar
-ability to handle extensive reading assignments
-comfort with sharing ideas and writing in a class setting
Where and When:
North Michigan Park, D.C.
Mid September to the end of May
Instructor:
This course is taught by City Kids' founder, Dr. Stacey Cohen
To register, please contact us at citykidscoop@gmail.com.