INTENSIVE WRITING
Course Outline
- Introduction to writing
- Understanding the importance of writing skills
- Exploring different types of writing (narrative, descriptive, persuasive)
- Engaging in brainstorming activities to generate writing ideas
- Introduction to basic writing structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Building vocabulary and grammar skills
- Vocabulary development through word games and activities
- Learning about parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives)
- Practicing sentence construction and using correct grammar
- Introduction to punctuation and capitalization rules
- Developing paragraph writing skills
- Understanding the structure of a paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion)
- Practicing writing clear and cohesive paragraphs
- Incorporating transition words and phrases to enhance paragraph flow
- Peer review and feedback for paragraph writing exercises
- Exploring narrative writing
- Introduction to narrative writing and storytelling
- Creating characters, setting, and plot in narratives
- Practicing writing engaging story beginnings and endings
- Using descriptive language and sensory details in narrative writing
- Enhancing descriptive writing
- Understanding the purpose of descriptive writing
- Practicing descriptive writing using vivid language and sensory imagery
- Describing people, places, objects, and events in detail
- Peer editing and revision techniques for descriptive writing
- Developing persuasive writing skills
- Introduction to persuasive writing and its purpose
- Learning persuasive techniques (facts, examples, emotional appeal)
- Constructing persuasive arguments and counterarguments
- Writing persuasive essays or letters on relevant topics
- Creative writing and imagination
- Encouraging creativity and imagination in writing exploring different forms of creative writing (poetry and short stories)
- Engaging in writing prompts and free writing exercises sharing and discussing creative writing pieces
- Research and expository writing
- Introduction to research skills and credible sources
- Practicing note-taking and organizing information
- Writing expository essays or reports on a chosen topic
- Incorporating citations and references in writing
- Revision and final showcase reviewing
- The writing process and the importance of revision
- Peer editing and self-editing techniques for improving writing
- Polishing final pieces and preparing for a writing showcase
- Sharing and celebrating completed writing projects
