Understanding and Evaluation: Executing Essays

Writing is the primary channel for passing on information to others. Writing an essay forces an individual to organize their thoughts, streamline their thinking by disposing of irrelevant information, and choose their words precisely and effectively. Students will be challenged to work on a professional level as they propose an original question about a current concern or problem, examine it in detail, and propose solutions. With guidance and a thorough study of professional writing, students learn how to integrate various forms of media into their writing, develop topics through the use of facts, details, quotations, examples, and subject-specific terms and definitions, and maintain flow and continuity in their work. Like riding a bicycle, writing is a balancing act, and students learn to walk the line with confidence. 
 
During this eight-week workshop, students will be involved in writing a 750+ word expository essay that examines a problem, and an 850+ word research paper that examines solutions to that problem and proposes the best one.
 
Day and Time: Mondays, 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Class Duration: 8 Weeks
Dates: March 31 - May 26, 2025
No class April 14 (Spring Break) 
Recommended for: Ages 13+ / Grades 8-9
Teacher: TTK Faculty
 
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