About the Course
In this course, you will use the drafting and revision skills you learned in The Process of Writing to practice clearly communicating your ideas to an audience. You will reflect on your relationship to a topic of your choice in a personal essay; explore the similarities and differences between two items in a compare-and-contrast essay; create a fictional short story; develop a stance on digital interaction and citizenship; write a persuasive letter convincing someone to grant you a wish; discover, and experiment with, different literary styles; and learn how to organize your writing to captivate your audience. You will work on each assignment twice, engaging in all steps of the writing process: brainstorming, pre-writing, drafting, applying feedback, revising, editing, proofreading, and reflection.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze and implement specific language in text to demonstrate audience awareness
- Write thoughtful arguments, supported with direct evidence and descriptive language
- Develop cogent introductions and conclusions to engage readers
- Craft coherent and smooth transitions, thesis statements, and topic sentences to guide essays
- Use the writing process to develop the habits of routine editing, proofreading, and meaningful revision
About Advanced Enrichment courses
These courses offer above-grade-level material that is presented in a novel context, explored with other advanced learners, and guided by a CTY educator to help prepare students for higher-order thinking and college-style academic challenges. Students work individually and may finish the course early if they complete all requirements before the course end date.
Requirements
CTY courses have grade-level requirements and most require minimum test scores. Some courses may also have prerequisites.
Identification DetailsDates and Tuition
Online
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Register by: August 11, 2026
Time Commitment:
This class does not require the purchase of additional materials.
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours of independent work per week.
This course requires successful completion of The Process of Writing or a "B" or better in 6th grade English Language Arts
Registration Fee and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees will be waived or reduced for students who qualify for financial aid.
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