English BGCSE: Expository Writing

Teacher

E.M.Fraser

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to reinforce essay composition skills and encourage writing for academic purposes. Students will be able to define elements of composition as well as understand important techniques involved in the writing style. This course will place emphasis on macro-level composition skills such as: essay structure, paragraph structure, coherence, unity; and micro-level skills such as: sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and mechanics.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify and define elements of expository writing, including thesis, topic sentences, unity, coherence, etc.
Demonstrate understanding and competency of effective writing applications.
Demonstrate understanding of writing as a process that involves composing, editing, and revising.
Use Standard Written English and revise and edit writing for appropriateness.
Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between writing and thinking.
Cultivate independent learning habits and practice strategies for academic success.

Course syllabus: BGCSE Expository Writing Syllabus

Course Features

Lectures 8
Quizzes 3
Duration 15 hours
Skill level Intermediate
Language English
Students 6
Assessments Yes

Unit 1 3

This unit will examine the process of writing as well as define structural and theoretical elements of expository essay.
- Lecture1.1
  
  Stages of the Writing Process
- Lecture1.2
  
  Expository Definitions
- Quiz1.1
  
  Expository Definitions Quiz 10 questions
Unit 2 4

This unit briefly highlights higher-order and lower-order concerns. Higher-order concerns are defined as the most important parts of your paper, such as thesis, unity and coherence. After addressing those macro-level concerns, then writers can then pay attention to lower order concerns, such as sentence structure, grammar and punctuation.
- Lecture2.1
  
  Grammar and Punctuation
- Quiz2.1
  
  Grammar Quiz 10 questions
- Lecture2.2
  
  Transitions and Unity Within Paragraphs
- Quiz2.2
  
  Transitions Quiz 10 questions
Unit 3 2

This unit will focus on pre-writing practices for expository essays. Students will have to create topic outlines and also examine essay structure and organization.
- Lecture3.1
  
  Prewriting: Essay Outlines
- Lecture3.2
  
  Essay Structure and Organizing Content
Unit 4 2

This unit focuses on drafting and revising essays.
- Lecture4.1
  
  Drafting and Revising
- Lecture4.2
  
  Writing Reflection

E.M.Fraser

Ernestia Fraser is an author, screenwriter, poet, and educator, who was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. She has received a double B.A. in English and Communication and also an M.F.A. in Creative Writing: Screenwriting. Fraser has accumulated a number of national and international writing awards and has also garnered a number of publications. After spending over seven years teaching at Bahamian high schools and colleges, she developed a keen interest in bettering the quality of education in the country. Through innovative and creative business ventures like MasterWriting242 and The Tutoring Station, Fraser hopes to make a long-lasting impact in the field by affecting both academic achievement and personal success. Fraser is currently living in the Bahamas, working as a part-time editor at MasterWriting242 and an English and creative writing instructor at The Tutoring Station.