Frustrated with evaluating your student’s writing?  Is the answer key you’re using inadequate?  You may be saying to yourself, “ What answer key?”  And, of course, no such key exists because good writing is a combination of structure and art, and effective writers employ both.

Take the pressure off yourself and let Basic Skills assist your student in learning the fundamentals of expository writing.  Utilizing Frode Jensen’s popular textbook, Format Writing, your student will receive personalized guidance and written evaluations. 

BEGINNER'S COURSE
Becoming an Effective Writer Beginner’s Course is comprised of seven lessons in which the student will learn the fundamentals of writing effective paragraphs. Following the syllabus, your student will study an a assigned section from Format Writing, complete and e-mail a writing assignment to their writing teacher, and receive a grade and written evaluation. The following paragraph formats will be presented: example, classification, definition, process, analogy, cause and effect, and comparison.  Typically, students complete one lesson per week, but this pace may be modified at the discretion of the teacher.   

Cost:
$15.00 per lesson Payable in 3 lesson installments of $45 each --or--
$90.00 for the full course, that's 1 lesson for FREE!
Required Text:    Format Writing by Frode Jensen $27.00 includes shipping and handling
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INTERMEDIATE COURSE
Becoming an Effective Writer Intermediate Course is comprised of twenty-one Lessons in which the student will learn the fundamentals of writing effective essays. Following the syllabus, your student will study an assigned section from Format Writing, complete and email a writing assignment to their writing teacher, and receive a grade and written evaluation. This course begins with learning how to write strong thesis statements that lead to effective introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs. By the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to write seven types of five paragraph essays.   Typically, students complete one lesson per week, but this pace may be modified at the discretion of the teacher.  High School Writing credit is available.  If taking a full school year, the coursework is divided into 3 blocks of 7 lessons each.

Cost:
$15.00 per lesson Payable in 3 lesson installments of $45 each --or--
$270.00 for the full course, that's 3 lesson for FREE!
Required Text:    Format Writing by Frode Jensen $27.00 includes shipping and handling
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ADVANCED COURSE
Becoming an Effective Writer Advanced Course presumes the student possesses the fundamental knowledge and skills taught in the preceding courses. It is designed for writers who want to take their work to higher and more creative levels.  An initial phone conference is required to determine the direction and focus of the course. Instructional material is customized to each student. High School Writing credit is available. Admission is limited. 

Students enrolled receive the following services:

• Access to Advanced Writer’s Facebook page to post questions, receive assignments, etc.
• Group Office Hours online two times per month . Students' questions answered in real time by the instructor.
• Written evaluations at teacher's discretion

Cost:
$40 per hour of assessment..
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