essay writing I: Descriptive & Narrative

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Course Objective: To provide a strong foundation for writing descriptive and narrative short essays of 3-5 paragraphs.

Course Description: Students will gain a foundation in vivid descriptive writing and storytelling, narrative writing. Emphasis will be placed on using imagery and bold adjectives as well as using chronological order and personal significance to bring life to personal narratives. Students will learn the hallmarks and requirements of each essay type and implement instructor feedback through the
revision process. Students will have the option to compose 3, 4, or 5 paragraph essays.

$175

Course Outline:

Week 1:         Descriptive Essays

Week 2:         Imagery

Week 3:         Vivid Adjectives and Verbs

Weeks 4:       Showing Not Telling                      

Week 5:         Narrative Essays                       

Week 6:         Significance in Personal Experience                       

Week 7:         Using Chronological Order in Storytelling

Week 8:         Revision

 

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