G9-10 Academic Writing & Essay Lab

Course Description

The Academic Writing & Essay Lab is designed for G9–12 students who need to strengthen their academic writing, essay composition, and high-school literacy skills. Through structured instruction, hands-on practice, and individualized feedback, students learn to write with clarity, structure, logic, and academic precision—skills essential for G11 & 12 English, cross-curricular assignments, and future university success. This 24-hour small-group course (3–8 students) provides the perfect balance of personal attention and collaborative writing practice. Who This Course Is For • Students who want stronger essay organization and paragraph development • Students needing help with thesis statements, argumentation, and textual evidence • Students preparing for G10–12 English evaluations • Students aiming to improve overall academic literacy • Students who struggle with clarity, coherence, or structural consistency • Students preparing for university-level writing expectations Course Format & Schedule • Small Group Class (3–8 students) • Total: 24 hours • Taught once per week (2 hours/session) over 12 weeks • Classes available on weekends • Taught in English by qualified North American instructors Tuition • G9–10: $28/hour → $669 total • G11–12: $30/hour → $719 total (Prices include curriculum materials, assignment feedback, and progress reporting.) Curriculum Modules The course follows a structured four-module framework that supports measurable writing growth: Module 1 — Foundations of Academic Writing • Academic tone & formal register • Clarity, conciseness, and logical flow • Sentence variety & grammar refinement • Avoiding common writing errors Module 2 — Paragraph Mastery & Evidence Use • Topic sentences & controlling ideas • TEE/PEEL paragraph structures • Integrating quotes & evidence • Analytical thinking Module 3 — Essay Structure & Literary Analysis • Thesis creation & argument planning • Essay outlines and transitions • Literary essay techniques • Comparative & thematic analysis Module 4 — Revision, Editing & Final Portfolio • Self-editing strategies • Improving clarity, grammar, and cohesion • Drafting, re-writing, and polishing essays • Building a personal writing portfolio What Students Will Achieve • Write clear, organized, academically sound essays • Use evidence and literary analysis effectively • Demonstrate improved grammar, clarity, and logic • Be fully prepared for G11–12 English expectation & university-level writing