ENGLISH BGCSE: Paper 1

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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, coherence, unity; and micro-level skills such as sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and mechanics for expository writing.

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 12
Quizzes 3
Duration 15 hours
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 13
Assessments Yes

E. Fraser

E. 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 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.