High School Writing 2B, Semester

This sixteen-week writing class includes a research paper and persuasive essay writing. The class is ideal for the college-bound student. This course focuses on the two kinds of writing that are most important at the college level: research papers and formal, persuasive essays. 

This course is offered twice per year: in the spring semester and the fall semester.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students who complete this writing course will be able to... 

• craft a formal research paper, including establishing a thesis, finding and evaluating sources, note-taking, outlining, drafting, and revising.

• properly cite sources according to MLA standards.

• defend an opinion using structured, rational argumentation in both analytical and compare/contrast essays.

• engage the writing process by employing the following five steps in composing every paper: prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, publishing.

• demonstrate comprehension of basic mechanics rules in their writing.