This writing course is designed to develop students into confident, skilled, and purposeful writers for academic, creative, and real-world communication. Students will strengthen their ability to express ideas clearly, think critically, and adapt their writing for different audiences and purposes.
Throughout the course, students will craft compelling personal narratives for college and scholarship applications, exploring voice, reflection, identity, and storytelling. They will engage with poetry by analyzing powerful works from diverse voices and composing original poems that utilize imagery, figurative language, sound devices, tone, and theme. Students will also complete a full research project, learning how to evaluate credible sources, develop thesis-driven arguments, integrate evidence, and write in a formal academic style using proper citation. In addition, students will build essential life skills for college and career readiness by learning how to write professional resumes, cover letters, and emails, as well as practicing workplace communication, digital etiquette, and professional tone.
Across all areas of study, students engage in the full writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing, while developing independence, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for strong written communication.