Our Writing Courses
Explore Route2Write's online writing courses for grades 4 to 9, offering flexible, self-paced learning to boost confidence and skill. Choose between the affordable Course-Only option or the comprehensive Writing Course + Marking Bundle for personalized feedback. Start your journey to writing mastery with lessons from experienced educators, designed for success at every level.
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Writing Course Only
$59.99 CAD per course
Limited Time Offer: $47.99 CAD per course
Dive into a our most affordable learning experience. Guided by a qualified teacher, each course covers everything students need to excel at their grade level:
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40 lessons per course, designed to comprehensively cover the curriculum.
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Flexible learning at your own pace, with a recommended pace of one lesson per week.
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Rich content includes instructional videos, quizzes, knowledge checks, games, and writing tasks.
The Writing Course + Marking Bundle
$299.99 CAD per course bundle
Limited Time Offer: $239 CAD per course bundle
Elevate your learning experience with the Writing Course + Marking Bundle. This option includes everything in the Writing Course, plus:
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Personalized marking. Assignments are marked by an experienced teacher within two business days.
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Receive specific and personalized feedback to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement.
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Use detailed feedback for focused improvement to rapidly enhance your writing skills.
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Benefit from expert advice on structuring writing and organizing ideas for maximum impact.
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Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
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
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