Writing
An argumentative writing intensive continuously adapted to students’ particular needs and areas for improvement
Inspired by Hunter College High School’s rigorous approach to writing, this course trains students to sharpen college-ready writing skills through constant practice, interactive exercises, and instructor and peer feedback
High-level writing, interactive exercises, and lots and lots of feedback
Recommended for grade 8 and up 12 classes, 2 hours per class
PERFECT SENTENCE
Clear, Concise, and Precise Writing
Convey exactly what you mean in simple, understandable, yet powerful terms
Eliminating Wordiness
Avoid purple prose by actively slashing repetitions and redundancies
Adding Description with Modifiers and Clauses
Incorporate vivid descriptive language without sacrificing sentence coherence
Complex Sentence Structures
Imbue sentences with multiple layers of meaning that add depth and nuance
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PERFECT PARAGRAPH
Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
Brainstorm and write succinct, robust theses that clearly establish the main
contention’s underlying value criteria and logical reasoning
Argumentation
Formulate airtight, logically valid argumentative structure; avoid common logical
errors such as fallacies and missing assumptions
Evidence and Analysis
Evaluate and interpret evidence such as quotes, statistics, studies, and anecdotes
Transitions and Conclusions
Craft smooth connective sentences and provocative conclusions that linger
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PERFECT ESSAY
Essay Organization
Weave paragraphs together to form a cohesive and compelling superstructure
Sources
Identify and verify reliable sources; cite effortlessly in footnotes and bibliography