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RISING 9th-11th GRADE WRITING PREP

Support your student in meeting the demands of high school English with this focused, small-group writing intensive. Over five days, students will strengthen their ability to analyze literature, develop clear and compelling thesis statements, and write well-structured, high school-level essays. Each session builds step-by-step, guiding students from deeper text analysis to producing a polished final piece. This program is designed to build confidence, sharpen analytical thinking, and reinforce the writing skills students need to succeed across all high school English courses.

details

  • Date: August 3-7

  • Time: 10-11 am

  • Where: Zoom

  • Cost: $295

  • Space is limited to 8-10 students

  • Contact afijman@sbcglobal.net to enroll

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Literary Analysis Skills

  • Identify theme, symbolism, and irony

  • Move beyond summary to deeper meaning

  • Understand how authors develop ideas

Evidence & Analysis

  • Use quotes correctly

  • Explain how evidence supports ideas

  • Strengthen analytical writing

Thesis & Essay Structure

  • Write a clear, 3-part thesis statement

  • Learn the structure of a 5-paragraph essay

  • Develop strong topic sentences

Final Essay & Feedback

  • Complete a full literary analysis essay

  • Receive guided feedback and support

  • Build a framework for future writing assignments

(408) 482-5631

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