Improving Written Language I

This course is intended for students with learning disabilities or other written language difficulties. Course will include instruction in basic sentence writing skills including subject/verb identification, writing and recognizing simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, and the punctuation appropriate to each. Focus will be on utilizing the Writing Process to write strong paragraphs, with solid introduction, supporting sentences and a conclusion. Students will examine examples of various writing styles to determine what works, and what doesn't work when writing in each style. Commitment will be given to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that supports the growth and success of all students.