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Enrichment • Series

A Writer’s Guide

Claire S

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on January 11, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

We will be learning how to write nearly everything, from picture books to academic articles.

Tutor Qualifications

I have been involved in writing intensive courses since 10th grade. I have won many scholarships based on my writing. I have earned As in all my uni writing classes both at the beginner and advanced levels.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

The classes are not accumulative, so come to the ones you would like. However, no material will be sent out afterwards and no make up sessions will be hosted.

Dates

December 26 - January 11

Learners

16 / 30

Total Sessions

17

About the Tutor

I am an undergraduate double majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and Zoology. I am also minoring in Business. I speak 3 languages which are English, German, and Turkish. As a tutor, I am very passionate about helping students reach their full potential in school. I tutor biology, chemistry, writing, German, Turkish, and a variety of AP classes to help students prep for their exams. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, playing D&D, and watching movies/TV shows.

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Upcoming Sessions

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Past Sessions

17
26
Dec

Session 1

Orientation

We will discuss what is writing and who can be writers
27
Dec

Session 2

Other Topics

Narrative writing- you tell your story learning goals: - understand every good narrative has a beginning, middle, and end.
28
Dec

Session 3

Other Topics

Poetry 1 Learning goals- What is poetry and why is it unique - haiku - sonnet - rhythmic

Session 4

Office Hours

Office Hours for AA but anyone can join
29
Dec

Session 5

Other Topics

Poetry 2 Learning goals - free verse
30
Dec

Session 6

Office Hours

This session is for Aditya where he and I will work on answering questions about poems.

Session 7

Other Topics

Flash fiction Learning goals - how to write concisely - 1000 words

Session 8

Office Hours

This is a session for anyone who wants extra help with their writing or has not been able to come to specific sessions and would like to learn. I am also open to helping you with other writing assignments.
2
Jan

Session 9

Office Hours

This is a session for anyone who wants extra help with their writing or has not been able to come to specific sessions and would like to learn. I am also open to helping you with other writing assignments.
3
Jan

Session 10

Other Topics

Informational project Project can include- paper, slideshow, movie, etc. Choose your favorite animal and write a non-fiction piece about them Learning goals - reliable sources - how to write a works citied - you will need 2 sources minimum
4
Jan

Session 11

Other Topics

Argumentative essay Learning goals - how to create a good argument within your writing
5
Jan

Session 12

Other Topics

Annotated bibliography -2 sources - you can choose any nonfiction topic
7
Jan

Session 13

Other Topics

Picture books! - learn what makes picture books unique and special - we will write one and you can choose to draw the pictures OR use pictures off the internet.
8
Jan

Session 14

Other Topics

Collegiate humanities writing - humanities = art, literature, etc. I will find a humanities research Paper to read and you will read it before class. During class we will learn how to write a literature review to the paper. This is a common assignment in college. -anyone can do this even if they are not college writers, My goal is to expose you to this type of writing.
9
Jan

Session 15

Other Topics

Mystery writing - suspense
10
Jan

Session 16

Other Topics

Fantasy/ Fairy Tale
11
Jan

Session 17

Other Topics

Last session! Come asking any questions about writing and we can talk about editing in this session and go over any old writing pieces we covered in the series and look at them. We will also be making our writers portfolio to share everything we have made in this series.

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