Practical Writing: Pen-to-Paper Proficiency

This workshop will teach students about everyday writing skills, including writing letters, thank you cards, directions, and other practical skills. Starts the first Monday of every month. For grades 6-12.

$125.00

Practical writing is writing that occurs out in the world, and we often take those skills for granted. It’s important to hone the skills that will never go away, no matter how digital our society gets. Topics covered include: writing thank you notes, creating to-do lists, writing and sending properly addressed letters, writing to businesses or government agencies, and other everyday tasks like recording a recipe. Students will learn how to adjust their tone and style for audience and purpose. Starts the first Monday of every month. For grades 6-12.

Details

Requirements

Sample Syllabus

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:

Develop well-written thank you noted
Manage everyday writing tasks like letters, envelopes, and addresses
Recording lists and recipes
Create strong letters for businesses or government agencies

Class Features:

Students will have the opportunity to send a letter to someone important to them as part of this class.
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.

All materials will be provided in the class.

Week 1: Invites and Thank You Notes Week 2: Everyday Writing Tasks Week 3: Hand-Written Communication Week 4: More Hand-Written Communication