ADVANCED WRITING COURSES
My classes help students
They'll stand out.
and become a strong communicator who stands out!
In an automated world where everyone is starting to sound the same, those who find their voice and share their ideas authentically and confidently will shine.
They'll find doors of opportunity opening—leading to academic, professional and relational success.
My advanced writing courses aim for this worthy goal: helping students discover their voice and communicate their ideas clearly and confidently in writing and in speaking.
The assignments are unique and engaging, challenging students to think critically and creatively on paper.
My students have won writing competitions, published blogs and are writing for the school newspaper. Many are chosen for special programs and club leadership positions based on their strong application essays and interviews.
because strong communicators stand out
- strengthen their critical & creative thinking
- boost their language processing & communication skills
- develop flexible language neural pathways
- find their writing voice
- refine their writing skills
- master self-editing
- eliminate grammar mistakes
- use language elements & rhetorical devices effectively
- uplevel their academic writing
- prepare them for college essay writing
- grow in self-awareness
- gain confidence communicating their ideas authentically
- present themselves confidently
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Course offerings
Course distinctives
Survey of Writing ~ Grade 7
Mondays 5:15-6:30
Writing 1 ~ Grade 8
Wednesdays 5:15-6:30
Writing 2 ~ Grade 9
Mondays 6:30-7:45
Writing 3 ~ Grade 10
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45
Writing 4 ~ Grade 11
Wednesdays 6:30-7:45
Writing 5 ~ Grade 12
Thursdays 6:30-7:45
My small workshop-style courses meet weekly for 75 minutes. Students study writing models from different genres to learn effective writing structures and proper application of language elements. Based on their study, students compose various works, each going through rounds of edits where students learn to draw upon both sides of the brain to compose, revise and perfect their writing. New language concepts are taught each week, and in-class writing activities are given for students to apply the concepts. Writing variations and class discussions challenge and draw out the students' thinking, strengthening their ability to express themselves freely and confidently. Opportunities for students to present their writing formally and informally are embedded in the classes, boosting the students' poise and speaking skills.
*My courses focus heavily on the editorial process, teaching students to be focused, thoughtful editors of their own work—a critical skill they will use for a lifetime.
in-person
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VISIT THE BLOG
Student blog
My students work hard to make their writing beautiful and powerful. Their work deserves to be highlighted and honored. So I'm offering my students the opportunity to bring their voice to the world through publishing their writing on my blog.
To be featured, a piece of writing must go through the hard (sometimes grueling!) process of editing. With each round of revision, the writing gets clearer, crisper, more compelling. The students gain confidence, often surprised by their own creative brilliance spilling onto the page.
Throughout the year, students will have opportunity to apply their new skills, composing and perfecting works they are excited to share with the world.
because their voice matters
COMING IN THE FALL
Course Details
- All courses have 34 weeks of classes (17 classes per semester) and meet in my home.
- Classes begin August 11th and end May 15th.
- A weekly schedule is provided in the student notebook.
- Tuition is $1,200 for each semester and is due before the first class of the semester.
Spring semester tuition is due by Sunday, January 11th
- There's no registration fee and student materials are included in the tuition. Payments may be made by cash, check or Zelle transfer to shiela.catanzarite@gmail.com.
- Because the classes build on each other, it’s important the students attend every class. A weekend makeup is offered at the end of each month for missed classes.
- Deadline to register is Sunday, July 28th. Click the button below to register.
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