Introduction to Essays

SCHEDULE :: REGISTRATION :: TESTIMONIALS

The ability to craft a solid essay is one of the most important academic skills a student can develop. From high school writing assignments to the SAT, college applications, and of course, university classes, the benefits of writing well cannot be exaggerated.

Designed for students who lack experience with the essay format, Introduction to Essays replaces confusion with confidence and smoothes the transition into essay writing by providing students and parents with the tools necessary for continued development. The class is designed to give students the foundational knowledge and confidence to set them on the path to writing coherent, persuasive, and memorable essays.

Students are introduced to the structure, terminology, and thinking skills necessary for essay writing, including the following elements:

• Thesis statements
• Introductions
• Paragraph structure
• Transition sentences
• Conclusions

Students will write several five paragraph essays during class. They will benefit from access to a private, online forum, where essays are critiqued by the teacher and additional learnings aids are available.

In-class instruction is for one hour and fifteen minutes every week. Students will be expected to work on essays and other assignments at home following class.