Complete Writing Curriculum for Homeschool Families
Structured, self-paced writing courses for grades 4-10 - designed by certified educators with 15+ years of experience. Choose independent learning or add personalized teacher feedback. Everything your homeschooler needs to become a confident, skilled writer.
Everything You Need in One Place
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40+ lessons per grade level
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Optional expert feedback
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Aligned with international standards
Designed for Homeschool Success
No Teaching Degree Required
Clear video lessons and step-by-step guidance mean you don't need to be a writing expert. The curriculum does the teaching for you.
Flexible Learning, Real Progress
Your child learns at their own pace while our built-in assessments and progress tracking keep them on track with grade-level standards.
Professional Support When You Need It
Add expert feedback from certified educators to get detailed, personalized guidance on every assignment - just like having a writing tutor at home.
Why Homeschool Families Choose Route2Write
Complete Curriculum Coverage
All five essential writing genres (Informative, Descriptive, Persuasive, Narrative, Poetry) in one standards-aligned comprehensive program.
Built for Independent Learning
Students can work through lessons without constant parent supervision - freeing up your time for other subjects.
Two Pathways, One Platform
Choose the option that fits your family: self-paced learning for independent students, or add teacher feedback for personalized guidance and support.
Proven Results
Systematic progression ensures students master foundational skills before advancing to complex techniques.
Explore Our Courses by Grade Level
Grade 4
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Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
What does the Grade 6 Writing Course include?
Informative Writing
Informative writing is a style of writing that teaches students how to structure a five-paragraph essay, which serves as the foundation of academic writing. It helps students develop their skills in organizing and presenting information effectively.
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Essay Writing: The Introduction
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Formality: Vocabulary
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Essay Writing: The Body Paragraphs
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Using a Quote as a Hook
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Essay Writing: The Conclusion
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Clausal Sentence Openers
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Essay
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Crafting a Cause & Effect Essay
Descriptive Writing
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that uses vivid language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind. It helps students bring their stories and descriptions to life, making them more engaging and captivating for the reader.
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Using Perfect Prepositions
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Crafting Allusions
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The Zoom Technique Structure
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Using Synesthesia
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Using Show Not Tell
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Using Preposition Openers
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take a specific action. It often uses evidence, logical reasoning, and emotional appeals to make a compelling argument.
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Using Triplets
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The Rational Tone
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Using Statistics
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Using Emotive Language
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Making a Debatable Thesis Statement
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Using the Expert Opinion
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay
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Crafting a Persuasive Essay
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is a form of storytelling where the writer shares a sequence of events or experiences to engage and entertain the reader. It typically includes characters, a plot, and a central theme or message.
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Rags to Riches Plot Structure
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Character Vs. Society Conflict
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Crafting Foil Characters
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Foreshadowing through the Red Herring
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Using Dialogue to Show Conflict
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Creating Tension with the Cliffhanger
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Crafting a Rags to Riches Story
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Crafting a Short Story
Poetry
Poetry writing is the art of expressing oneself through carefully chosen words and creative techniques, such as rhythm and imagery. It allows us to explore our emotions, thoughts, and observations in a unique and artistic way.
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Crafting Limericks
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Is Music Poetry?
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The ABCB Rhyme Scheme
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Identifying & Creating Theme
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Heroic Couplets
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Using Anaphora
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Crafting a Rhyming Poem
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Crafting a Sonnet
What does the Grade 5 Writing Course include?
Informative Writing
Informative writing is a style of writing that teaches students how to structure a five-paragraph essay, which serves as the foundation of academic writing. It helps students develop their skills in organizing and presenting information effectively.
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Essay Writing: The Introduction
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Formality: Pronouns
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Essay Writing: The Body Paragraphs
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Using a Fact or Statistic as a Hook
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Essay Writing: The Conclusion
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Informative Sentence Openers (II)
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Essay
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Crafting a Process/Sequence Essay
Descriptive Writing
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that uses vivid language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind. It helps students bring their stories and descriptions to life, making them more engaging and captivating for the reader.
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Using Astounding Adverbs
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Crafting Metaphors
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The Zoom Technique Structure
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Using Hyperbole
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Sensory Word Choice
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Using One Word Sentences
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take a specific action. It often uses evidence, logical reasoning, and emotional appeals to make a compelling argument.
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Using Rhetorical Questions
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The Emotive Tone
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Using Alliteration
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Using Direct Address
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Narrowing Down the Thesis Statement
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Using Imperatives
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay
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Crafting a Persuasive Essay
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is a form of storytelling where the writer shares a sequence of events or experiences to engage and entertain the reader. It typically includes characters, a plot, and a central theme or message.
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Overcoming the Monster Plot Structure
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Character Vs. Supernatural Conflict
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Crafting Dynamic & Static Characters
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Foreshadowing through the Flash-forward
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Introducing Characters With Dialogue
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Creating Tension with the Plot Twist
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Crafting an Overcoming the Monster Story
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Crafting a Short Story
Poetry
Poetry writing is the art of expressing oneself through carefully chosen words and creative techniques, such as rhythm and imagery. It allows us to explore our emotions, thoughts, and observations in a unique and artistic way.
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Crafting Haiku
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Is Music Poetry?
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The ABAB Rhyme Scheme
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Identifying & Creating Theme
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Closed Vs. Open Couplets
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Using Enjambment
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Crafting a Rhyming Poem
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Crafting a Free Verse Poem
What does the Grade 4 Writing Course include?
Informative Writing
Informative writing is a style of writing that teaches students how to structure a five-paragraph essay, which serves as the foundation of academic writing. It helps students develop their skills in organizing and presenting information effectively.
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Essay Writing: The Introduction
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Formality: Grammar & Punctuation
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Essay Writing: The Body Paragraphs
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Using a Question as a Hook
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Essay Writing: The Conclusion
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Informative Sentence Openers (I)
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Essay
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Crafting a Definition Essay
Descriptive Writing
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that uses vivid language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind. It helps students bring their stories and descriptions to life, making them more engaging and captivating for the reader.
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Using Ambitious Adjectives
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Crafting Similes
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The Zoom Technique Structure
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Using Personification
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Using Senses to Describe
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Using Senses as Sentence Openers
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take a specific action. It often uses evidence, logical reasoning, and emotional appeals to make a compelling argument.
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Using Facts
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The Optimistic Vs. Pessimistic Tone
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Using Opinions
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Using Repetition
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Creating a Thesis Statement
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Using Inclusive Language
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay
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Crafting a Persuasive Essay
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is a form of storytelling where the writer shares a sequence of events or experiences to engage and entertain the reader. It typically includes characters, a plot, and a central theme or message.
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The 5-Point Narrative Arc
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Character Vs. Character Conflict
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Crafting Protagonists & Antagonists
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Foreshadowing through Chekhov's Gun
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Creating Effective Dialogue
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Creating Tension with the Ticking Clock
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Crafting a Personal Narrative
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Crafting a Short Story
Poetry
Poetry writing is the art of expressing oneself through carefully chosen words and creative techniques, such as rhythm and imagery. It allows us to explore our emotions, thoughts, and observations in a unique and artistic way.
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Crafting Acrostic Poems
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Is Music Poetry?
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The AABB Rhyme Scheme
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Identifying & Creating Theme
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Rhyming Couplets
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Using Onomatopoeia
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Crafting a Rhyming Poem
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Crafting an Ode
What does the Grade 9 Writing Course include?
Informative Writing
Informative writing is a style of writing that teaches students how to structure a five-paragraph essay, which serves as the foundation of academic writing. It helps students develop their skills in organizing and presenting information effectively.
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Essay Writing: The Introduction
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Formality: Active/Passive Voice
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Essay Writing: The Body Paragraphs
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Using Humorous Hooks
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Essay Writing: The Conclusion
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Sentence Openers: Introducing Ideas (II)
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Essay
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Crafting a Compare & Contrast Essay
Descriptive Writing
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that uses vivid language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind. It helps students bring their stories and descriptions to life, making them more engaging and captivating for the reader.
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Using Adjectives: Effect & Order
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Crafting Extended Metaphor
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The Zoom Technique Structure
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Using Juxtaposition
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Using Kinesthetic Imagery
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Using Descriptive Clausal Openers
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take a specific action. It often uses evidence, logical reasoning, and emotional appeals to make a compelling argument.
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Using AFOREST
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The Assertive Tone
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Avoiding and Identifying Logical Fallacies
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The Differences Between Anecdotal vs. Empirical Evidence
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Thesis Statement Dos & Don'ts
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Using Cohesion as a Persuasive Technique
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay
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Crafting a Persuasive Essay
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is a form of storytelling where the writer shares a sequence of events or experiences to engage and entertain the reader. It typically includes characters, a plot, and a central theme or message.
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The Seven Basic Plot Structures
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The Resolution of Conflict
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Using Characters as Symbols
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Foreshadowing through Dialogue
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Using Dialogue as a Literary Device
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The Three Components of Tension
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Crafting a Short Story
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Crafting a Short Story
Poetry
Poetry writing is the art of expressing oneself through carefully chosen words and creative techniques, such as rhythm and imagery. It allows us to explore our emotions, thoughts, and observations in a unique and artistic way.
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Crafting Fibonacci Poems
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Is Music Poetry?
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The Types of Rhymes
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Identifying & Creating Theme
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The Purpose of Rhyming Couplets
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Using Cacophony & Euphony
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Crafting a Rhyming Poem
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Crafting a Villanelle
What does the Grade 8 Writing Course include?
Informative Writing
Informative writing is a style of writing that teaches students how to structure a five-paragraph essay, which serves as the foundation of academic writing. It helps students develop their skills in organizing and presenting information effectively.
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Essay Writing: The Introduction
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Formality: Sentence Structure
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Essay Writing: The Body Paragraphs
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Using a Metaphor or Simile as a Hook
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Essay Writing: The Conclusion
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Sentence Openers: Introducing Ideas (I)
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Essay
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Crafting a Problem/Solution Essay
Descriptive Writing
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that uses vivid language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind. It helps students bring their stories and descriptions to life, making them more engaging and captivating for the reader.
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Using Different Types of Adjectives
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Crafting Pathetic Fallacy
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The Zoom Technique Structure
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Using Assonance
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Using Senses to Create a Mood
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Using Similes & Metaphors as Openers
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take a specific action. It often uses evidence, logical reasoning, and emotional appeals to make a compelling argument.
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Using AFOREST
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The Passionate Tone
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Using Pathos, Logos, Ethos
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Using Hyperbole
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Identifying Thesis Claims & Their Key Points
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Appealing to a Reader's Emotions
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay
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Crafting a Persuasive Essay
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is a form of storytelling where the writer shares a sequence of events or experiences to engage and entertain the reader. It typically includes characters, a plot, and a central theme or message.
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Tragedy Plot Structure
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The Seven Types of Conflict
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Crafting Character Archetypes
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Foreshadowing through Prophecy
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Using Dialogue to Move a Story Forward
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Creating Tension through Pacing
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Crafting a Tragedy Story
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Crafting a Short Story
Poetry
Poetry writing is the art of expressing oneself through carefully chosen words and creative techniques, such as rhythm and imagery. It allows us to explore our emotions, thoughts, and observations in a unique and artistic way.
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Crafting Tricubes
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Is Music Poetry?
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The Effects of Different Rhyme Schemes
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Identifying & Creating Theme
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The Effects of Rhyming Couplets
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Using Imagery
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Crafting a Rhyming Poem
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Crafting a Shakespearean Sonnet
What does the Grade 7 Writing Course include?
Informative Writing
Informative writing is a style of writing that teaches students how to structure a five-paragraph essay, which serves as the foundation of academic writing. It helps students develop their skills in organizing and presenting information effectively.
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Essay Writing: The Introduction
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Formality: Phrasal Verbs
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Essay Writing: The Body Paragraphs
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Using an Anecdote as a Hook
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Essay Writing: The Conclusion
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Sentence Openers: Keeping out "I"
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Essay
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Crafting a Classification Essay
Descriptive Writing
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that uses vivid language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind. It helps students bring their stories and descriptions to life, making them more engaging and captivating for the reader.
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Using Vital Verbs
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Crafting Idioms
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The Zoom Technique Structure
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Using Oxymorons
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Using Sensory Progression
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Using -edingly
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take a specific action. It often uses evidence, logical reasoning, and emotional appeals to make a compelling argument.
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Using Anecdotes
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The Satirical Tone
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Using the Counter Argument
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Using Contrastive Pairs
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Identifying Types of Thesis Claims
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Using Flattery
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay
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Crafting a Persuasive Essay
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is a form of storytelling where the writer shares a sequence of events or experiences to engage and entertain the reader. It typically includes characters, a plot, and a central theme or message.
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Voyage & Return Plot Structure
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Character Vs. Self Conflict
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Crafting The Character Arc
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Foreshadowing through Symbolism
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Creating Expository Dialogue
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Creating Tension by Withholding Information
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Crafting a Voyage & Return Story
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Crafting a Short Story
Poetry
Poetry writing is the art of expressing oneself through carefully chosen words and creative techniques, such as rhythm and imagery. It allows us to explore our emotions, thoughts, and observations in a unique and artistic way.
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Crafting Cinquains
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Is Music Poetry?
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The Enclosed Rhyme Scheme
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Identifying & Creating Theme
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Split Couplets
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Using Consonance
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Crafting a Rhyming Poem
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Crafting a Ballad
What does the Grade 10 Writing Course include?
Composition
This area of learning focuses on developing students' ability to construct well-organized essays and explore advanced writing techniques. Students will learn how to effectively present arguments, engage with evidence, and employ rhetorical devices in various types of essays.
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Advanced Rhetorical Devices
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The Exploratory Essay: Concept, Purpose, and Structure
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Advanced Argument Structure
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Research and Inquiry Methods
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Essay Writing: The Persuasive Essay
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Engaging With Evidence
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Multidisciplinary Evidence
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Essay Writing: The Exploratory Essay
Creative Writing
In these units, students experiment with narrative techniques, poetic forms, and unconventional storytelling structures. They explore diverse perspectives and advanced literary devices, while also engaging with both traditional and modern approaches to creative writing.
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Nonlinear & Experimental Structures
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A History of Traditional Poetic Form
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Unconventional Points of View
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Advanced Poetic Devices
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Unreliable Narration
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Exploring Modern Poetry
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Short Story Writing: Experimental Stories
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Poetry Writing: Composing a Series of Poems
Literary Studies
In Literary Studies, students dive deep into the analysis of literature. They will explore key literary movements, understand different perspectives, and analyze texts in historical and critical contexts. Students will also develop comparative and literary analysis skills.
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Identifying Theme
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Key Movements in the History of Literature
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Understanding and Analyzing Point Of View
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Analyzing a Literary Text in its Historical Context
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Applying a Critical Lens
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The Role of Literature in Challenging Societal Norms
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Essay Writing: The Literary Analysis Essay
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Comparative Analysis Essay: A Comparison of Two Pieces of Literature
New Media
Students explore the evolving landscape of media, focusing on how journalism and social media shape public perception. They will learn about reporting principles, analyze media bias, and engage in the creation of media projects.
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The Evolution of Journalism
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The Globalization of the Media
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News Reporting Structure and Principles
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The Influence of the Media on User's Perceptions
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Analysing Media Bias and Perspective
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The Role of Social Media in Modern Communication
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Media Creation: Journalism Project
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Media Analysis: Critical Media Analysis Essay
Spoken Language
These units introduce students to diverse storytelling traditions and the art of persuasive public speaking. Students will study and compare Indigenous storytelling methods and learn how to craft impactful speeches for various audiences.
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Indigenous Storytelling
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Speech Analysis: Style and Substance
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Aboriginal Australian Storytelling
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Engaging and Persuading an Audience
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Zulu Storytelling
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Crafting a Speech with a Clear, Impactful Message
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Comparative Analysis Essay of Indigenous Storytelling
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Crafting an Engaging, Complex Speech
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