Description:

Introduction to Composition is designed to inspire, equip and encourage your child to write. In this class, students will expand and develop their paragraphs as they learn to write five paragraph personal narrative, descriptive, persuasive, expository and biographical research papers. Book reports, realistic fiction, and fairy tales are included. Students begin the year by learning to organize their writing. They then apply their skills as they practice brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, editing and publishing their work. Homework may include worksheets, short writing assignments and research. Approximate homework time: 2 hours a week.