Composition 104: Honors Composition

Honors Composition. Rigorous, advanced writing for students ready for the next challenge. Builds on the critical thinking foundation of 103 with more sophisticated analysis, polished revision, and complex projects. Placed by ability, not grade.

Composition 104 is an honors-level course designed for advanced students who are ready for more rigorous writing challenges. Building on the critical thinking foundation of 103, this course pushes students toward more sophisticated analysis, more polished revision, and more complex writing projects. Students in this class will focus on refining their composition skills in a variety of styles, including description, memoir, narrative, exposition, comparison, persuasion, and research. Timed essay tests are also practiced.

Most students in this class are in grades 8–10, but placement is based on writing readiness, not age. Take the placement quiz.

Intended For Grades: 8-12

Time Expectation:

Classes have daily assignments. Some assignments span several days to give flexibility. Assignments are intended to take approximately 1-1½ hours a day to complete.

Class Objectives:

Demonstrate a proficiency at sentence variety, mechanics, and grammar
Demonstrate a highly developed voice across all styles of writing
Write in several different styles, including narration, exposition, comparison, poetry, and description
Engage in self-evaluation as part of the revision process
Display the specialized skills needed to complete timed essay tests

Class Features:

Students will submit their memoir and fictional story to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards writing contest
Students will have daily contact with a coach who evaluates mastery and skills and peers to discuss activities and workshop writing
Daily contact with a coach who evaluates mastery and skills will be provided
Students will practice in-class timed essays and fully developed and revised papers
An online classroom will teach students time management and appropriate cyber behavior in a controlled environment.
A Parent Handbook in ebook form is included. This handbook gives you tips and suggestions for how to help/guide your child in their work. Weekly parent suggestions are also given in the classroom materials.

Pre-Reqs: Comp 103 or equivalent

Class Requirements:

Composition 104 is designed for 8th to 12th graders who have had structured writing instruction in the past or have successfully completed Composition 103 or equivalent class.

Required Class Materials:

Write from the Heart: A Resource Guide to Engage Writers—available in our online store
One novel of the student’s choice
Three fiction short stories of the student’s choice (resources provided)
Collection of 15 poems provided as examples in a poetry unit.

Curious what a typical week looks like? Download a sample syllabus below to see exactly what your student will be doing in this class. Download Now

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Write from the Heart: A Resource Guide to Engage Writers

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