Aug. 27, 2008
Fall Writing Classes in West Bend, WI
Fall Writing Classes in West Bend, WI
6-week Session, Tuesdays October 7 - Nov. 18, 2008
(no class on Nov. 11)
9:00-11:00am. High School Research Paper
11:15am-1:15pm. High School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits
1:30-3:30pm. Middle School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits
High School Research Paper, 8th to 12th grade. 9:00-11:00am. Topic is chosen by the
student and can correlate with units of study. Students will go through the entire process
of writing a research paper, from compiling research and note cards to developing a thesis
statement, outline, and bibliography to writing, revising, and editing. The Six Traits will be
the criteria of effective writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, fluency,
conventions). Students will do the bulk of the work at home and conference with the
teacher each week to get feedback and guidance. Some class time will be given for work
as well. Students will also share and critique papers to aide in the revision process.
High School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits, 8th to 12th grade. 11:15am-
1:15pm. Students will write several five-paragraph essays, implementing the Six Traits of
good writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, fluency, conventions). Modes include
personal narrative, opinion, compare/contrast, and persuasive, from a list of topics.
Students will learn to assess each other's work in class in order to aide the revision
process. Therefore, students will sometimes be asked to make copies of their work for
class assessment. Homework: write one essay, critique one essay, and revise one essay per
week, 2-3 hours, depending on the student. Revision begins in Week 3. Bring a bag lunch,
if necessary.
Middle School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits, 6th to 9th grade. 1:30-
3:30pm. Students will write several five-paragraph essays, implementing the Six Traits of
good writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, fluency, conventions). Modes include
personal narrative, opinion, compare/contrast, and persuasive, from a list of topics.
Students will learn to assess each other's work in class in order to aide the revision
process. Therefore, students will sometimes be asked to make copies of their work for
class assessment. Homework: write one essay, critique one essay, and revise one essay per
week, 2-3 hours, depending on the student. Revision begins in Week 3.
General Information:
Instructor: Laura DeNooyer-Moore, BA in Education, fourteen years of teaching/tutoring
experience from 4th to 12th grade, including eight years at Heritage Christian School in
West Allis.
Location: West Bend, specific location TBA
Number of students: four minimum, twelve maximum per class
Cost: $85.00 per student per six-week class, to be paid on the first day of class
Registration deadline: Friday, September 12
Homework: Varies, depending on the class (see class descriptions)
Resource/Materials needed: 2-pocket folder, red pen, blue pen, spiral notebook, 3-ring binder, and access to a word processor for typing and revising essays. Students will be asked to bring copies of work for class assessment 2-3 times.
Prerequisite: A general working knowledge of basic grammar, sentence, and paragraph
structure.
***Detailed feedback from the instructor is given in each writing class.
References: Beth Kuhn (262) 636-5748
Janet Knapp (262) 970-9867
Marian Harper (414) 475-1670
Judy McNamara (262) 255-9056
Pamela Piquette (262) 366-5804
Rachel Inouye (262) 549-1580
Registration begins August 25.
Please call 262-547-1712 or e-mail lauradenooyermoore@yahoo.com by Friday, September 12, 2008. |
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