Course Description: In this course, students will write the standard five-paragraph essay including an introduction, thesis statement, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Choosing from a variety of topics, students will write different types of essays such as comparison and contrast, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and a research essay. Students will be required to complete and/or edit papers at home. Papers will be shared with the instructor via Google Classroom and Google Docs prior to class time. Students will be expected to use proper grammar, punctuation, and assigned vocabulary, which will be given each week. Quizzes on the vocabulary will be given in class.

Students must have access at home to a computer/laptop/iPad and the internet for this class. They are required to bring a laptop/iPad to class. Grades and assignments will be shared through Google Classroom. Developing executive functioning skills as well as using technology in the classroom are also emphasized in the class.

Students will be encouraged to do their best and develop as writers with the talent that God has given them in the area of academic writing.