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June 20-July 15
GRADES 4-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
These classes will be taught at Cupertino Middle School, except those noted as “online only” in the class description.
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC HIGH SCHOOL WRITING STRUCTURES*
Entering Grades 7-9 – This course will teach students
to engage in writing as a process, with particular attention to diction, argumentation and thoughtful integration of evidence. Students will learn to craft a basic, five-paragraph essay – emphasizing structure, clarity and argument – in response to informational texts and fictional short stories. Students will also
learn to recognize and correct grammatical errors involving subject-verb agreement, verb form, verb tense, pronouns, modifiers, fragments, run-ons and basic punctuation. This highly interactive class includes peer review, drafting and workshops.
CRAFTING THE HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP [2 HOURS]*
Entering Grades 8-9 – This interactive course will focus on writing personal narratives, expository essays, compare-and-contrast essays and persuasive essays. Students will also learn how to engage in writing as
a process, with particular attention paid to diction, argumentation and thoughtful integration of evidence. This highly interactive class includes peer review, writers’ workshops and a final portfolio that students can take home to demonstrate their progress. Students will be expected to bring a journal to class for daily
note taking and writing practice. This class meets online only, via the De Anza College Canvas learning management system, and does not have a face-to-face component.
*Meets Common Core standards
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Register at deanza.edu/academy 408.864.8817 • communityeducation@deanza.edu