Writing Coach
Writing Coach
Point Avenue’s Writing Coach program is a student-centered series of workshops founded on the idea that students learn to write best when they write frequently, for extended periods, and on topics of their choosing. To facilitate the writing process, a coach needs to create an environment for students with 3 things:
- Ownership of their own writing
- Guidance from an experienced mentor
- Support from a community of fellow young writers
The workshop setting supports these needs while streamlining instruction to meet the most important objective of the program: giving students the confidence and conditions to write.
Course Overview
Middle School Writing Coach
Intermediate
Middle School Writing Coach
Advanced
11-14 Years Old
3 Hours/Week
16 Weeks/Term
48 Hours
Course Objectives
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Plan, draft, revise, edit, evaluate and publish original writing
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Analyze and describe different text types, structures, and genres
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Demonstrate the use of domain-specific and general academic vocabulary in writing
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Apply complex grammatical constructs to written sentences and paragraphs
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Strengthen written communication skills
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Participate in showcase events by putting writing on public display
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Submit written work to local, regional, and international writing competitions
Showcase Events
Author Event
Our local author event allows students to present their best-written work to promote their writing while building deeper connections with audiences.
Slam Poetry Event
This regional competition combines students from Thailand and Vietnam for a display of poetry and performance for the chance to win prizes.
Anthology
The anthology is a published collection of poems and essays composed by our students and sent home to parents at the end of each term as the final product of the course.
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