Composition 101 A: Foundations for Beginning Writers

Foundations for Beginning Writers. Paragraph development, using voice, and the basics of organizing their thoughts on the page, with daily coach engagement and peer collaboration. Placed by ability, not grade.

Composition 101A is designed for the beginning writer who is ready for structured instruction. Students learn the fundamentals of clear writing: paragraph development, using voice, and the basics of organizing their thoughts on the page. Through daily interaction with a writing coach and peer collaboration, students build confidence and discover that they have something worth saying. A variety of writing styles are covered in both creative and academic writing.

Composition 101 A & 101 B use the same online classroom and teach the styles of writing together with different assignment topics and expectations for each. This allows advanced students to slide from Level A to Level B in one year or spend a full year at each level.

Most students in this class are in grades 6–7, but placement is based on writing readiness, not age. Take the placement quiz.

Intended For Grades: 6-7

Time Expectation:

Classes have daily assignments. Some assignments span several days to give flexibility. Assignments are intended to take approximately 1 hour per day to complete.

Class Objectives:

Comprehend the basic mechanics of grammar
Create well developed paragraphs
Use sensory details in writing
Understand the purpose of a thesis statement
Revise a piece based on feedback

Class Features:

Students will submit their fictional story to a contest of their choice as part of the class
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
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: None

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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