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April 7, 2020 By fuzatinew Leave a Comment

Business Writing 1: Professional Business Writing Essentials

11-9

Business Writing 1:

Professional Business Writing Essentials

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Learn how to write professional correspondence, resumes, cover letters, critical communications, marketing writing, emails, social media posts, and more…

Your Course Description

Learn how to present yourself professionally in multiple areas of writing! Because business writing is distinctive from academic or creative writing, writing powerfully in your dealings with others in any organization, mastering business writing is essential. In this course, you’ll write letters and professional correspondence, create a professional resume, and write pieces critical to getting a job. Whether you plan on entering college, getting a job right out of high school, or building your own business as an entrepreneur right now, this course is for you.

Your Course Outline

Class 1: What is business writing? (Business Writing Overview)

Class 2: Writing business reports (business writing vs. academic writing), entrepreneurial writing, and professionalism in writing for business

Class 3: Writing formal letters: letters of complaint, opinion letters/letters to the editor, and letters of request

Class 4: Resumes: what they’re for, who uses them, and why you need one (writing to get a job)

Class 5: Resumes: your Resume’s form, structure, and content

Class 6: Cover letters: what they are and how to write them

Class 7: Marketing writing: what it is, who uses it, and an introduction of how to write a text to sell

Class 8: “Little Writing Tasks” that are really big: social media and business; the business email; inter-office communication including the memo, organizational texts, and agendas; and organizational writing to keep on task

Your Course Details

Total Number of Classes: 8

Prerequisite: High School Simplified Writing 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2)

Take the prerequisite courses LIVE or through Unlimited Access.

Alternative prerequisite: a passing assessment from the Aquinas Writing Advantage Assessment service.

Students should be able to use Microsoft Word competently. Your student will need Word 2007 or a later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document.

Suggested Grade Level: 11th grade; however, all high school students are welcome

Duration: 55 minutes

Suggested Credit: Two-thirds (2/3) semester’s credit for writing. Add the composition of your own documents from the coursework to create one (1) full semester’s credit for writing.

Parent Note: To create a full semester credit, students may add compositions of their own documents. For example, to earn full credit, the student may choose to complete two (2) of the following:

  1. Create two to three different versions of the same resume.
  2. Write an essay on what the student learned in the course and how he/she sees the information applying practically to the future, with examples pertaining to both short-term and long-term goals.
  3. Visit an office or business space to interview a person who uses the tools taught in the course, and then write a paper about the experience.

Course materials: All materials are provided FREE via the instructor. All documents are turned in as Microsoft Word documents. If you do not own Microsoft Word 2007 or a later version, you can use a system such as Google Docs that converts to Word documents FREE.

Homework: Students will have weekly writing assignments with grading and direct feedback from the instructor. Expect an estimated three (3) to four (4) hours per week for homework outside of class time, depending on the student’s ability; homework includes reading, writing, and responding to feedback.

How this course fits with your other High School Writing courses…

Fall Semester Spring Semester
ACADEMIC WRITING
X-5 Punctuation/Grammar IICOLL-1 Mastering College Essay Writing
ADVANCED FICTION WRITING & LITERARY FORM
X-9 Hero's Journey, Part 1X-10 Hero's Journey, Part 2
X-11 Screenwriting, Part 1X-12 Screenwriting, Part 2
11-6 Authoring a Book, Part 111-8 Authoring a Book, Part 2
11-7 Writing the Short Story X-19 SF/Fantasy Short Story
X-15 Fiction Writing WorkshopX-16 Screenwriting Workshop
CREATIVE WRITING: EXPRESSIVE & POETIC FORMS
X-17 Comedy Writing, Part 1X-18 Comedy Writing, Part 2
X-13 Intro to PoetryX-14 Poetry: Joining the Great Tradition
BUSINESS WRITING
11-9 Pro Business Writing Essentials11-10 Foundations of Journalism
* This is one of two (2) Business Writing courses; it is the first course of the two-part Business Writing series.
** The 11-9 and 11-10 courses are not consecutive courses and can be taken in any order as recorded courses. To create a full year of High School Writing, sign up for both courses.

Your Instructor

RECORDED, INDEPENDENT-LEARNING COURSE

When you sign up for Unlimited Access and take this recorded course, your instructor is the designer and Director of Aquinas Writing Advantage, Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA (aka author EB Conroy/Erin Brown Conroy).

Two Sign Up Options (Choose One)

1. UNLIMITED ACCESS: RECORDED, INDEPENDENT-LEARNING COURSE

When you take the Recorded course, you will independently view the recorded video lesson and complete the coursework in the learning management system. The homework’s weekly quizzes are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback, and parents grade all other work. There is an estimated one to three hours of homework/coursework per week outside of watching the weekly video lecture.

When you get “Unlimited Access,” you get 24/7 access to ALL of the writing courses — AND access to 400+ middle and high school courses, in all subject areas, for only $34.97 a month.

Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this course

2. UNLIMITED ACCESS WITH INSTRUCTOR ACCESS GRADING SERVICES

Instructor Access is an optional service, for an additional fee, that accompanies Unlimited Access. When you sign up for one-on-one tutoring with Instructor Access, in addition to the weekly quizzes that are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback, the Instructor Access instructor grades the work, gives feedback for improvement, and is available during the week for one-on-one help via email. There is an estimated one to three hours per week for homework for your student outside of watching the video lecture. If you’d like Instructor Access, once you sign up for Unlimited Access, you’ll receive email instructions on how to sign up.

When you get “Unlimited Access,” you get 24/7 access to ALL of the writing courses — AND access to 400+ middle and high school courses, in all subject areas, for only $34.97 a month.

SIGN UP FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS HERE TO GET THIS COURSE

Specific Course FAQs

Is this course required?

This course can either be counted as a FOUNDATIONS DEVELOPMENT course in the 11th grade year (in place of fiction writing and literary analysis courses) or an “above and beyond” Writing Excellence course for those wanting writing skills that apply to business and applying for a job.

Who should take the Business Writing courses?

This course is perfect for the student pursuing a career that uses a good amount of writing and critical thinking in a business setting. The skills here are also highly used in applying for a job, working well within a business environment, and communicating with excellence in the workplace — so any student can benefit from these courses.

Can I take another writing course at the same time?

Yes! With the shorter, single-area courses here at Aquinas Writing Advantage — and because there are so many high-interest courses that can make your writing great — many students take more than one writing course at a time.

Courses that “fit well” with this course include the foundational fiction courses, advanced fiction courses (The Hero’s Journey, Screenwriting, Comedy Writing, and Poetry), the High School Punctuation and Grammar 2 course (to ensure strong punctuation and grammar skills), Journalism. Students planning on moving directly to a career or vocational training will benefit from the Business Writing course. This course can also be taken with any foundational high school course beyond the 9-Series courses. The course can also be taken at the same time as the High School 10-Series (10-1 and 10-2) and 12-Series (12-1 and 12-2) courses.

Is this course considered an English, Writing, or Literature Analysis course?

This course is considered an advanced English and Writing course.

SIGN UP FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS HERE TO GET THIS COURSE...

Filed Under: BUSINESS WRITING

April 7, 2020 By fuzatinew Leave a Comment

Business Writing 2: Foundations of Journalism

11-10

Business Writing 2:

Foundations of Journalism

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Learn about journalism -- including its foundations, ethics, and skills -- and write articles, headlines and bylines, editorials, columns, and more…

Your Course Description

If you want to get all the must-have foundational knowledge about journalism and get hands-on writing experience, this course is for you! Introducing journalism in a sturdy overview, you’ll understand and practice writing skills in the genre of reportive writing as a journalist. Whether you’re interested in learning about how the news that you read is created, or you’re considering becoming a writer of news stories yourself – look over the course outline below. If you see yourself enjoying all that’s here, sign up for this course today.

Your Course Outline

Class 1: What is a journalist? (Journalism Overview), a brief history of journalism, and First Amendment Freedoms
Class 2: Ethics in Journalism, quoting and Interviewing, and how journalists can shape a message
Class 3: News Today – what it is, how it’s reported and written, news leads, and headlines and bylines
Class 4: Features: multiple feature news stories, people, ideas, and trends; and investigative reporting
Class 5: Writing editorials and columns
Class 6: How reviews and opinion writing are a part of journalism today
Class 7: News magazines and writing news articles, online journalism, and broadcast journalism
Class 8: The brilliance of advertising, page layout, and graphic design in journalism

Your Course Details

Total Number of Classes: 8

Prerequisite: High School Simplified Writing 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2) Take the prerequisite courses LIVE or through Unlimited Access. Alternative prerequisite: a passing assessment from the Aquinas Writing Advantage Assessment service.

Students should be able to use Microsoft Word competently. Your student will need Word 2007 or a later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document.

Suggested Grade Level: 11th grade; however, all high school students are welcome

Duration: 55 minutes

Suggested Credit: Two-third (2/3) of a semester’s credit for writing

Add the composition of your own documents from the coursework to create a full semester’s credit for writing.

Course materials: All materials are provided FREE via the instructor. All documents are turned in as Microsoft Word documents. If you do not own Microsoft Word 2007 or a later version, you can use a system such as Google Docs that converts to Word documents FREE.

Homework: Weekly writing assignments, with direct feedback from the instructor with an estimated three (3) to four (4) hours per week for homework outside of class time, including reading, writing, and responding to feedback.

How this course fits with your other High School Writing courses…

Fall Semester Spring Semester
ACADEMIC WRITING
X-5 Punctuation/Grammar IICOLL-1 Mastering College Essay Writing
ADVANCED FICTION WRITING & LITERARY FORM
X-9 Hero's Journey, Part 1X-10 Hero's Journey, Part 2
X-11 Screenwriting, Part 1X-12 Screenwriting, Part 2
11-6 Authoring a Book, Part 111-8 Authoring a Book, Part 2
11-7 Writing the Short Story X-19 SF/Fantasy Short Story
X-15 Fiction Writing WorkshopX-16 Screenwriting Workshop
CREATIVE WRITING: EXPRESSIVE & POETIC FORMS
X-17 Comedy Writing, Part 1X-18 Comedy Writing, Part 2
X-13 Intro to PoetryX-14 Poetry: Joining the Great Tradition
BUSINESS WRITING
11-9 Pro Business Writing Essentials11-10 Foundations of Journalism
* This is one of two (2) Business Writing courses; it is the second course of the two-part Business Writing series.
** The 11-9 and 11-10 courses are not consecutive courses and can be taken in any order as recorded courses. To create a full year of High School Writing, sign up for both courses.

Your Instructor

RECORDED, INDEPENDENT-LEARNING COURSE

The designers of this course are the Director of Aquinas Writing Advantage, Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA (aka author EB Conroy/Erin Brown Conroy) and Instructor Geralyn Rea, ME. Sign up for this course in  Unlimited Access.

Two Sign Up Options (Choose One)

1. UNLIMITED ACCESS: RECORDED, INDEPENDENT-LEARNING COURSE

When you take the Recorded course, you will independently view the recorded video lesson and complete the coursework in the learning management system. The homework’s weekly quizzes are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback, and parents grade all other work. There is an estimated one to three hours of homework/coursework per week outside of watching the weekly video lecture.

When you get “Unlimited Access,” you get 24/7 access to ALL of the writing courses — AND access to 400+ middle and high school courses, in all subject areas, for only $34.97 a month.

Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this course

2. UNLIMITED ACCESS WITH INSTRUCTOR ACCESS GRADING SERVICES

Instructor Access is an optional service, for an additional fee, that accompanies Unlimited Access. When you sign up for one-on-one tutoring with Instructor Access, in addition to the weekly quizzes that are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback, the Instructor Access instructor grades the work, gives feedback for improvement, and is available during the week for one-on-one help via email. There is an estimated one to three hours per week for homework for your student outside of watching the video lecture. If you’d like Instructor Access, once you sign up for Unlimited Access, you’ll receive email instructions on how to sign up.

When you get “Unlimited Access,” you get 24/7 access to ALL of the writing courses — AND access to 400+ middle and high school courses, in all subject areas, for only $34.97 a month.

SIGN UP FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS HERE TO GET THIS COURSE

Specific Course FAQs

Is this course required?

This course can either be counted as a FOUNDATIONS DEVELOPMENT course in the 11th grade year (in place of fiction writing and literary analysis courses) or an “above and beyond” Writing Excellence course for those wanting writing skills that apply to business and applying for a job.

Who should take the Business Writing courses?

This course is perfect for the student pursuing a career that uses a good amount of writing and critical thinking in a business setting. The skills here are also highly used in applying for a job, working well within a business environment, and communicating with excellence in the workplace — so any student can benefit from these courses.

Can I take another writing course at the same time?

Yes! With the shorter, single-area courses here at Aquinas Writing Advantage — and because there are so many high-interest courses that can make your writing great — many students take more than one writing course at a time.

Courses that “fit well” with this course include the foundational fiction courses, advanced fiction courses (The Hero’s Journey, Screenwriting, Comedy Writing, and Poetry), the High School Punctuation and Grammar 2 course (to ensure strong punctuation and grammar skills), and Business Writing 1. Students planning on moving directly to a career or vocational training will benefit from the Business Writing course. This course can also be taken with any foundational high school course beyond the 9-Series courses. The course can also be taken at the same time as the High School 10-Series (10-1 and 10-2) and 12-Series (12-1 and 12-2) courses.

Is this course considered an English, Writing, or Literature Analysis course?

This course is considered an advanced English and Writing course.

SIGN UP FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS HERE TO GET THIS COURSE...

Filed Under: BUSINESS WRITING

February 24, 2020 By fuzatinew Leave a Comment

Essential Vocabulary & Writing, Part One

10-1

HIGH SCHOOL

Essential
Vocabulary & Writing, Part One

Suggested Grade Level: 10th grade

Hone your writing and critical thinking while mastering over 350 vocabulary words from college and graduate word lists and Advanced Placement (AP) writing, and learn top study skills for remembering vocabulary (and more!).

Your Course Description

In this course (the first of two successive courses), your student will learn over 350 upper-level vocabulary words related to writing that are needed for high school advanced writing, Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition courses, the ACT and SAT, advanced writing courses, and all of college writing—and an introduction to the concepts associated with the terms.  Because vocabulary is the number one indicator of success on college entrance testing, if you want your student to not only score well on testing but also be able to be prepared for college writing and vocabulary, this course is for you. Coursework will be focused on the critical thinking and writing practice needed for your future success, and each week, you’ll learn tips and how-to’s for learning the words with comprehension and memory, giving you comprehension methods that can be used in any course.

Your Course Outline

Class 1: Writing for a Purpose and Audience
Class 2: Worldview, Critical Thinking, & Passive/Active Voice
Class 3: Writing Effective Sentences; Diction & Syntax
Class 4: Writing Effective Paragraphs: Structure; Linear Writing; Active writing; Transitions and Connectives
Class 5: Punctuation and its Effect on Writing
Class 6: Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics for Clarity
Class 7: Types of Writing
Class 8: Point of View, Tone, & Voice
Class 9: Style
Class 10: Techniques & Devices of Organization for Coherence
Class 11: More Techniques & Devices of Organization
Class 12: Composing Methods
Class 13: Characteristics of an Effective Argument
Class 14: Research Methods

Your Course Details

Total Number of Classes: 14

Prerequisite: Required: High School Essential Writing 1: Punctuation and Grammar I (HS 9-1) and High School Simplified Writing 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2).

Recommended: High School Essential Writing 2: Excellent Paragraph and Essay Writing (HS 9-3) and High School Simplified Writing 2: Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay (HS 9-4).Prerequisites can also be taken as a recorded course through Unlimited Access. Alternative prerequisite: a passing Punctuation & Grammar Assessment (only) from the Aquinas Writing Advantage Assessment service.

Suggested Grade Level: 10th grade or high school students who meet the prerequisite requirements

Duration: 55 minutes

Suggested Credit: One (1) full semester Vocabulary & Writing, Writing, or English

Course Materials: Required Book: EB Conroy’s Simplified Vocabulary Guide may be ordered at http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000430970/EB-Conroys-Simplified-Vocabulary-Guide.aspx or http://amzn.to/2FKGXDC. Microsoft Word or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document is required. If you do not own Microsoft Word, you can use a system such as Google Docs that converts to Word documents FREE.

Homework: Students are expected to study for tests on the vocabulary words, for identification and use. Students will take weekly in-system quizzes (graded automatically) and complete weekly writing assignments that make their writing stronger and use the new vocabulary (graded by the instructor).

How this course fits with your other High School Writing courses...

Fall Semester Spring Semester
9-19-29-39-4
10-1*10-2**
11-12311-457
12-112-2
* This is your first part of a two-part, year-long Vocabulary and Writing curriculum.
** The 10-1 and 10-2 courses are consecutive courses. To create a full year of High School Writing at the 10th grade level, sign up for the 10-2 course when you sign up for the 10-1 course.

Your Instructors

Live, Interactive Courses

During the week, multiple course sections, times, and instructors are offered for this course. Sign up for the time and the instructor that best meets your needs. Click here to see the days and instructors for the LIVE course offerings — and to sign up for a LIVE course.

Recorded, Independent-Learning Course

When you sign up for Unlimited Access and take this recorded course, your instructor is the designer and Director of Aquinas Writing Advantage, Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA (aka author EB Conroy/Erin Brown Conroy).

Three Sign Up Options (Choose One)

1. Live, Interactive Course

Students attend a LIVE class in a virtual classroom on a specific day, at a specific time. After class (during the week), the student independently completes the coursework that includes readings, activities, and weekly quizzes. Quizzes are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback. Written assignments are graded with feedback by the instructor. Your instructor is also available for communication outside of class via email, to help answer questions. Homework time outside of class is estimated to be two to three hours per week.

Sign up for a LIVE class here

2. Unlimited Access: Recorded, Independent-Learning Course

When you take the Recorded course, you will independently view the recorded video lesson and complete the coursework in the learning management system. Quizzes in the course are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback. If choosing to not use Instructor Access, grading with feedback is provided by the parent; however, Instructor Access grading is available (see below). There is an estimated two to three hours of homework/coursework per week outside of watching the weekly video lecture.

When you get “Unlimited Access,” you get 24/7 access to ALL of the writing courses — AND access to 400+ middle and high school courses, in all subject areas, for only $34.97 a month.

Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this course

3. Unlimited Access with Instructor Access Grading Services

Instructor Access is an optional service, for an additional fee, that accompanies Unlimited Access. When you sign up for one-on-one tutoring with Instructor Access, in addition to the weekly quizzes that are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback, your student will receive one-on-one help via email with the professional writing instructor. The Instructor Access instructor will grade the work submitted, and there is an estimated three to four hours per week for homework for your student outside of watching the video lecture. If you’d like Instructor Access, once you sign up for Unlimited Access, you’ll receive email instructions on how to sign up.

Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this course

Specific Course FAQs

Is this course required? Can I skip this course?

Combined with the 10-2 course, this course allows your student to solidify over 750 vocabulary words that have been designated as vocabulary that can lead to success, particularly in college. If your student begins the Aquinas Writing Advantage program at grade 10 or later, please contact [email protected] to help determine how to best fit the high school writing courses together for your student’s success.

Can I start the 10-1 course in the Spring Semester?

The LIVE 10-1 course is only offered in the Fall Semester; the LIVE 10-2 course is only offered in the Spring Semester. Using Unlimited Access, you can begin either 10-1 or 10-2 at any time of year. Special attention is given to study habits for vocabulary success in the 10-1 course. For that reason, it would be helpful to begin the series of the two courses with 10-1.

Is this a writing course or a vocabulary course?

YES! This course is both — combining the learning (and practice) of over 300 vocabulary words… AND your student gets short but meaningful weekly writing exercises, to increase your student’s writing skills. The course also includes significant study skills guidance and the learning/practice of critical thinking skills as they pertain to prewriting, drafting, and creating final versions of the student’s writing.

Sign up for a LIVE class here...
Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this recorded course…

Filed Under: HIGH SCHOOL COURSES, Popular Courses

February 23, 2020 By fuzatinew Leave a Comment

Essential Vocabulary & Writing, Part Two

10-2

HIGH SCHOOL

Essential
Vocabulary & Writing, Part Two

Suggested Grade Level: 10th grade

Hone your writing and critical thinking while mastering over 350 vocabulary words from college and graduate word lists and Advanced Placement (AP) writing, and learn top study skills for remembering vocabulary (and more!).

Your Course Description

In this second (Part 2) of two successive courses, you’ll continue learning advanced concepts associated with over 350 more upper-level vocabulary words necessary for success in all high school writing and literature courses, Advanced Placement (AP) English Language courses, and college-level writing. Coursework will be focused on the critical thinking and writing practice needed for your future success, and each week, you’ll learn tips and how-to’s for learning the words with comprehension and memory, as well as use the words in writing. Because vocabulary is an indicator of success in college and for the best communication practices in adult life, if you want to be prepared for college courses and beyond, this course is for you.

Your Course Outline

Class 1: Persuasion, Sources, Citations, and Plagiarism
Class 2: Research
Class 3: Critical Reading; Literary Forms and Genres I
Class 4: Literary Forms and Genres II
Class 5: Themes in Writing
Class 6: Rhetoric and Literary Techniques
Class 7: Rhetoric, Figures of Speech, and Devices I
Class 8: Rhetoric, Figures of Speech, and Devices II
Class 9: Narration; Dissecting Passages of Text I
Class 10: Description; Dissecting Passages of Text II
Class 11: Illustration, Exemplification, and Highly Effective Essays
Class 12: Comparison and Contrast in Writing
Class 13: Process Analysis and Context
Class 14: Division and Classification; Writing Cogent, Organized Essays

Your Course Details

Total Number of Classes: 14

Prerequisite: Required: High School Essential Writing 1: Punctuation and Grammar I (HS 9-1) and High School Simplified Writing 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2).

Recommended: High School Essential Writing 2: Excellent Paragraph and Essay Writing (HS 9-3) and High School Simplified Writing 2: Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay (HS 9-4).

Prerequisites can also be taken as a recorded course through Unlimited Access. Alternative prerequisite: a passing Punctuation & Grammar Assessment (only) from the Aquinas Writing Advantage Assessment service.

Suggested Grade Level: 10th grade or high school students who meet the prerequisite requirements

Duration: 55 minutes

Suggested Credit: One (1)  full semester Vocabulary & Writing, Writing, or Englis

Course Materials: Required Book: EB Conroy’s Simplified Vocabulary Guide may be ordered at http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000430970/EB-Conroys-Simplified-Vocabulary-Guide.aspx or http://amzn.to/2FKGXDC. Microsoft Word or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document is required. If you do not own Microsoft Word, you can use a system such as Google Docs that converts to Word documents FREE.

Homework: Studying for tests on the vocabulary words, for identification and use. Students will take weekly in-system quizzes (graded automatically) and complete weekly writing assignments that make your writing stronger and use the new vocabulary (graded by the instructor).

How this course fits with your other High School Writing courses...

Fall Semester Spring Semester
9-19-29-39-4
10-1**10-2*
11-12311-457
12-112-2
* This is your second part of a two-part, year-long Vocabulary and Writing course series.
** The 10-1 and 10-2 courses are consecutive courses. To create a full year of High School Writing at the 10th grade level, sign up for the 10-2 course when you sign up for the 10-1 course.

Your Instructors

Live, Interactive Courses

During the week, multiple course sections, times, and instructors are offered for this course. Sign up for the time and the instructor that best meets your needs. Click here to see the days and instructors for the LIVE course offerings — and to sign up for a LIVE course.

Recorded, Independent-Learning Course

When you sign up for Unlimited Access and take this recorded course, your instructor is the designer and Director of Aquinas Writing Advantage, Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA (aka author EB Conroy/Erin Brown Conroy).

Three Sign Up Options (Choose One)

1. Live, Interactive Course

Students attend a LIVE class in a virtual classroom on a specific day, at a specific time. After class (during the week), the student independently completes the coursework and weekly quizzes; the quizzes are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback. Your instructor is available for communication outside of class via email, to help answer questions. Homework time outside of class is estimated to be two to three hours per week.

Sign up for a LIVE class here

2. Unlimited Access: Recorded, Independent-Learning Course

When you take the Recorded course, you will independently view the recorded video lesson and complete the coursework in the learning management system. The homework’s weekly quizzes are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback. With in-system grading provided, parents do not need to grade any work. There is an estimated two to three hours of homework/coursework per week outside of watching the weekly video lecture.

When you get “Unlimited Access,” you get 24/7 access to ALL of the writing courses — AND access to 400+ middle and high school courses, in all subject areas, for only $34.97 a month.

Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this course

3. Unlimited Access with Instructor Access Grading Services

Instructor Access is an optional service, for an additional fee, that accompanies Unlimited Access. When you sign up for one-on-one tutoring with Instructor Access, in addition to the weekly quizzes that are graded automatically by the computer for instant feedback, your student will receive multiple additional worksheets each week for extra practice. The Instructor Access instructor will grade the worksheets submitted, and there is an estimated three to four hours per week for homework for your student outside of watching the video lecture. If you’d like Instructor Access, once you sign up for Unlimited Access, you’ll receive email instructions on how to sign up.

Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this course

Specific Course FAQs

Is this course required? Can I skip this course?

Combined with the 10-1 course, this course allows your student to solidify over 750 vocabulary words that have been designated as vocabulary that can lead to success, particularly in college. If your student begins the Aquinas Writing Advantage program at grade 10 or later, please contact [email protected] to help determine how to best fit the high school writing courses together for your student’s success.

Can I start the 10-2 course in the Fall Semester?

The LIVE 10-1 course is only offered in the Fall Semester; the LIVE 10-2 course is only offered in the Spring Semester. Using Unlimited Access, you can begin either 10-1 or 10-2 at any time of year. Special attention is given to study habits for vocabulary success in the 10-1 course. For that reason, it would be helpful to begin the series of the two courses with 10-1.

Is this a writing course or a vocabulary course?

YES! This course is both — combining the learning (and practice) of over 300 vocabulary words… AND your student gets short but meaningful weekly writing exercises, to increase your student’s writing skills. The course also includes significant critical thinking skills as they pertain to prewriting, drafting, and creating final versions of the student’s writing.

Sign up for a LIVE class here...
Sign up for Unlimited Access here to get this recorded course…

Filed Under: HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

January 7, 2020 By fuzatinew Leave a Comment

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