Grade 9
Writing Course
Welcome to our Grade 9 Writing Course! Our course offers a systematic approach to mastering key writing skills and literary devices. With our engaging, short lessons, your child will explore the skills required to produce outstanding writing, building a strong foundation for academic success.
What Your Child Will Experience:
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Interactive Videos: Bite-sized lessons that capture attention and explain writing concepts clearly.
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Writing Tasks: Practical assignments that allow students to apply what they've learned.
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Knowledge Checks: Quick quizzes to reinforce learning and ensure comprehension.
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Models and Examples: Carefully selected samples to illustrate excellent writing techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
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Construct well-structured paragraphs and essays.
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Use a variety of sentence structures for effect.
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Apply key literary devices in their writing.
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Confidently express ideas with clarity and creativity.
What's included?
Each of our lessons focus on a different writing skill. These skills come together at the end of each unit in order to produce an outstanding extended piece of writing that includes all of the skills you have learned. Lessons take around 20-40 minutes
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
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