Intermediate Writing, Level II
The Intermediate Writing, Level II class, for grades 8th to 11th/ 12th, uses the second half of WriteShop ©II. This class focuses on style techniques and the rudiments for writing various types of essays; such as expository, analytical and persuasive, as well as incorporating research in MLA format. Assignments will range from 5 paragraphs to 2 to 3-page papers. Five paragraph essays are begun within the first few lessons, to eventually focus on parallel writing and timed writing activities. Students will develop more in-depth writing techniques that will include several types of persuasive / argumentative writing assignments. Projects include a research paper, critical analysis an advertising unit. This class also allows for a creative writing unit and an in-depth study of literary techniques and analysis using John Steinbeck’s, The Pearl. An honors option is available for this class. All assignments are evaluated and graded.
Class Topics
- Review Descriptive & Narrative Essays
- Concrete language & Sensory Details
- Review Sentence Varieties
- Writing with clarity, unity & good word usage
- Expository or Persuasive Research Paper
- Using AI for Research and Integrity
- Expository essays (Compare & Contrast and Definition Essay)
- Vocabulary for literary unit
- Opinion and persuasive essays
- Writing with parallelism
- G.U.M. – Grammar/ Usage / Mechanics weekly exercise assignments
- Critical and analytical writing for reviews and editorials
- “Advertising in Truth” – Understanding persuasive propaganda from the media
- Literary analysis and novel study for The Pearl by John Steinbeck
- On-line Grammar Program
Prerequisites: Intermediate Writing, Level I, or a basic understanding of grammar, sentence structure, or prior writing experience through a love of writing or a prior writing curriculum.
High School Credit: 1- English Credit (you may need to add 1 or 2 more novel studies)
Required Texts:
- WriteShop II
- The Blue Book of Grammar (12thedition)
- Collegiate Dictionary /Thesaurus
- Synonym Finder (J.I. Rodale)
Tuition: $650.00 per year for first child, $600.00 if paid in full on or before the day of class orientation or monthly payments of $68.75. Sibling Discount Available
Location:
Tuesday Live Online 11:20 am – 12:20 pm
Wednesday Indian Trail Town Hall 1:50 pm – 2:50 pm
Testimony
Mrs. Gartrell and her thorough curriculum help students become enthusiastic, prolific, and disciplined writers. The become critical independent thinkers writing assignments are well organized and they learn the writing process. Projects and presentations motivate students and develop their confidence. Mrs. Gartrell grades all assignments and grows students through lots of feedback. Communications are clear and she is always available to respond to emails. Mrs. Gartrell cares deeply for students and families. She is flexible in accommodating your needs We are so thankful for her caring, dedicated, very capable instruction! (3rd year student – Intro, Level I and Level II) S. Yardley