College Prep Workshop: Reading & Analysis

Learn to read closely, pre-read effectively, and write strong analytical responses, which are the skills most required in college. Grades 10–12. Instructor feedback on every assignment.

One of the most important skills a student can bring to college is the ability to read a text closely, understand it quickly, and respond to it in writing. Most college courses require this, and most high school programs don’t teach it explicitly. This workshop covers close reading strategies, effective pre-reading techniques, and how to summarize and respond analytically.

Week-by-Week: Week 1: Introduction & Pre-Reading | Week 2: Annotating | Week 3: Summarizing & Paraphrasing | Week 4: Response

Intended For Grades: 10-12

Time Expectation:

Classes have weekly assignments. All assignments will be due midnight Friday EST each week. Assignments are intended to take approximately 2-3 hours per week.

Class Objectives:

Critically read nonfiction articles
Identify main points of a nonfiction piece
Summarize an author’s argument
Analyze the elements of an argument
Create a nuanced response to another’s argument

Class Features:

Students will have weekly contact with a coach who evaluates mastery and skills. Coaches also available via email all week long.
An online classroom will teach students time management and appropriate cyber behavior in a controlled environment.

Pre-Reqs: None

All materials will be provided in the class.

$150.00

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