Syllabus

FAME Writing Lab 

Summer 2017

Mr. Krupitzer

Course Description

This workshop will focus on preparing students for the rigor expected in Independent School writing, and ultimately, in life.  Students will participate in literature and historical text based analytical writing, argumentative writing, business writing (resumes, cover letters, etc.), and writing with a guest instructor at the end of the week. Class time will also include open writing time to develop pieces.  Students will have plenty of time to conference with the instructor.  By the end of the week, students will have a working portfolio to take home with them. 

Participation

You are expected to come to this workshop prepared (i.e., having done the assignment) and to participate fully in all activities—discussions, group work, etc. Your participation in this workshop should be thoughtful and respectful of others. The freedom to express your own ideas and to question and discuss issues openly is very important in this workshop. Disrespectful behavior in this workshop will not be tolerated. You must demonstrate a level of familiarity with your homework assignments, make an effort to participate in workshop discussions every day, and contribute constructively during small group projects.

Monday (8/7):

I.                   Questionnaire/Introduction to instructor and course

II.                “The Importance of Writing Skills for Students” text and discussion

III.             Analytical Essay Structure with “The Highwayman” text

IV.             Organization discussion

V.                Begin reading short story “Thank You, Ma’m” and write essay for homework

Tuesday (8/8):

I.                   Turn in “Thank You, Ma’m” essay

II.                Critical Lenses Notes/Discussion

III.             Literary Vs. Historical Writing

IV.             Begin reading historical text (TBA) and write essay for homework

Wednesday (8/9):

I.                   Turn in historical analytical essay

II.                Workshop “Thank You, Ma’m” essays from Monday

III.             Persuasive Vs. Argumentative Essay

IV.             Write argumentative essay (in class) to leave with instructor

Thursday (8/10):

I.                   Workshop historical essay

II.                Argumentative essay FCAs (Focus correction areas)

III.             Resume and cover letter presentation

IV.             Work on resumes

Friday (8/11):

I.                   Guest Instructor