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Program 01: AP Cycle
1. What is a “AP Cycle” designed?
Course 01-1: AP Course PrepOur AP program offers full support for students who wish to earn college credit while still in high school. It consists of three course offerings: AP Course Prep, AP Plus, and AP Test Prep. These courses aid students develop not only the depth of understanding as well as a familiarity with the exam format and expectations necessary to perform well on the AP tests.
2. AP Cycle participation process
01-1-1: AP English Literature Prep
AP Lit Course Prep provides an overview of the development of literature in two weeks (20 class hours). This course is intended to build a framework for students entering into AP Literature courses. The framework will enable students to grasp more clearly and firmly concepts that will be taught over the coming academic year. The course will develop a historical understanding of literary movements and hone their analytical skills. Readings will be limited to excerpts from major literary works and essays. Students will be asked periodically to write analytically. This course works in conjunction with the AP Lit Test Prep course offered shortly before the actual test in May.
01-1-2: AP English Language PrepWeek 1: Neoclassicism and Romanticism Victorian and Realism Week 2: Modernism and Naturalism Postmodernism and Postcolonialism Instructor: Dr. Sarah Clayton - Head of SVT Humanities Department - Former lecturer at University of Washington; Long experienced research on Asian history and culture - Senior journalist and editor for 10 years internationally - Phd. University of Washington Register AP English Literature Prep
This AP Lang Course Prep boosts students’ higher-order thinking in two weeks (20 class hours) to provide a framework to enable students to excel in AP Lang. Students will be asked to move beyond simple content analysis to examine how language is used to achieve specific goals. Students will develop this scaffold with examples of real-world argumentation and literature. They will also learn to apply these rhetorical techniques in well-ordered responses. This course works in tandem with the AP Lang Test Prep Course which is offered shortly before the AP Lang test in May.
01-1-3: AP Biology PrepWeek 1: Bias & Perspective Rhetorical Strategies & Techniques Week 2: Common Rhetorical Manipulations Rhetorical Analysis Instructor: Tiah Rodriguez - SVT Lead English instructor - Ex English teacher, journalism advisor, and department head at Bellevue Highschool and Henry M. Jackson Highschool. - B.A. in Classical Civilizations from UC Berkeley; M.Ed. in Secondary Endorsement in English Language Arts from University of Washington; M.A. in Classical Civilizations from Florida State University Register AP English Language Prep
The two-week (20 class hours) AP Biology Course Prep emphasizes the importance of memorization and the specificity of key terms and vocabulary for the AP Biology course. Instruction will focus on using biology concepts and applying them to novel biological situations. Students will learn strategies to select correct answers on tests. They will also gain an understanding of the detail required to satisfactorily answer written college-level Biology questions. No previous biology knowledge is required. This course is an excellent primer to prepare students for the immense amount of memorization required for the AP Biology course. It is designed to work in tandem with AP Biology Test Prep, which will be offered closer to the AP test in May.
01-1-4: AP Chemistry PrepWeek 1: Cell components, biochemical processes, and homeostasis Cell communication and the cell cycle: hormones, cell reproduction, cell transduction and apoptosis Week 2: Chromosomes and genes, the central dogma of molecular biology (DNA → RNA → Protein), viruses, genetic engineering, and laboratory techniques Evolution, relationships between organisms, anatomical systems, ecosystems, biomes Instructor: Marc Schleh - SVT chief instructor for science courses; highly experienced in biology and chemistry and physics, plus Math - Engaged in academic and industry laboratory for a decade, author of several research papers - Major at biology and physiology, studied in University of Washington and Georgetown University. Register AP Biology Prep
The two-week AP Chemistry Course Prep at Seattle VocTech is designed to expose students to an overview of the macroscopic and microscopic principles of general chemistry at the first year college level. After our course, students will have a fund of knowledge that will allow them to tackle the regular year AP Chemistry course with relative ease. The course will give a general overview of topics taught in AP Chemistry: Atomic, molecular, and ionic structure and principles, intermolecular forces, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and electrochemistry.
01-1-5: AP Chinese PrepOur AP Chemistry prep course will focus on a core of fundamental ideas, which are as follow: Measurements of chemical phenomena occur on the macroscopic and atomic level, both of which students in our class will use to relate the scale, quantity, and relative amounts of chemical processes. The observed characteristics at the macroscopic scale appear as they do because of interactions at the molecular and atomic level. Students will use reasoning from the atomic scale to reason and make predictions about the observed phenomena at the macroscopic level, and visa-versa. The crux of this chemical relationship is the rearrangement of matter, and to understand it students in our class will learn the college-level chemical principles that will allow them to describe all aspects of chemical transformations--everything on the spectrum from electron donation and the speed of colliding molecules to the rate of observed color change in a reaction. The energy of these chemical transformations will form a focal piece in our discussions--specifically, students will learn about the distribution of heat across chemical reactions and the enthalpic and entropic driving forces for a chemical process. These are closely related to the dynamic equilibrium present in many chemical systems and the ways in which changes in experimental conditions alter the positions of these equilibria. Our summer prep course will include lectures (~75%) as well as questions/problem solving (~25%) to ensure that students can apply the material. Additional problems will be given to students to work on at home if they wish to spend more time practicing the concepts learned in class. Throughout the course we will emphasize high-yield equations that students are likely to encounter on the AP test. AP Chemistry Principal Topics Atomic Structure and Properties ➢ Mole calculations and atomic symbols ➢ Elements of the periodic table and periodic trends ➢ Valence electrons and atomic structure Molecular and Ionic Structure and Properties ➢ Chemical bonds, ionic structure, metal/alloy structure ➢ VSEPR theory, lewis structure, resonance Intermolecular Forces ➢ Properties of solids and liquids ➢ Properties of gases: kinetic-molecular theory and ideal gas law ➢ Solutions and mixtures: separation of solutions, chromatography, solubility, spectroscopy Chemical Reactions ➢ Net ionic equations ➢ Stoichiometry ➢ Titrations ➢ Reduction-Oxidation (Re-dox) reactions Kinetics ➢ Reaction rates, rate law, impact of concentration changes ➢ Reaction energies and mechanisms, collision models, catalysis Thermodynamics ➢ Exothermic and endothermic processes ➢ Heat transfer, heat capacity, and calorimetry ➢ Energy diagrams and phase diagrams ➢ Hess’s Law Equilibrium ➢ Reversible reactions and Le Chatlier’s Principle ➢ Reaction quotient and equilibrium constant (magnitude, calculation, and properties) ➢ Solubility: equilibria, common-ion effect, free energy of dissolution Acids and bases ➢ Calculation of pH, pOH, pKa and pKb ➢ Reaction types, titrations, and buffers ➢ Henderson-Hasselbach equation ➢ Strong vs. weak acids and bases and their equilibria Electrochemistry ➢ Electrochemical cells: galvanic/voltaic vs. electrolytic ➢ Cell potential: free energy, nernst equation, and reduction potentials ➢ Thermodynamic favorability and kinetic control Instructor: Marc Schleh - SVT chief instructor for science courses; highly experienced in biology and chemistry - Engaged in academic and industry laboratory for a decade, author of several research papers - Major at biology and physiology, studied in University of Washington and Georgetown University. Register AP Chemistry Prep
Instructor: Yuanyuan Lin
01-1-6: AP Spanish Prep- Chinese language instructor - Experienced travel writer and translator. - BA in English language and literature from the Shanghai Foreign Study University; BA in Geography from the University of Washington. Register AP Chinese Prep
Instructor: Efrain A. Diaz Laboy
01-1-7: AP U.S. History Prep- Spanish and Math-in-Spanish Instructor - Experience teaching K-12 and College Spanish and Math in University of Turabo of Puerto Rico and Homeschool in Washington - Master in Math Education from Interamericana University of Puerto Rico; Bachelor’s in Education and Teaching from the University of Puerto Rico Register AP Spanish Prep
AP US History Prep Course provides students with an overview of the development of America in two weeks (20 class hours). Beginning with the foundation of small colonies, the course will take students through the American Revolution to contemporary events. This course aims to provide a grasp of the American timeline that is crucial to their understanding of U.S. history. Students will analyze historical documents with a critical eye that situates the development of America within a global perspective. This course will lend itself to the AP U.S. History Test Prep Course that will be offered in May shortly before the AP test.
01-1-8: AP World History PrepWeek 1: American Revolution and American Ideals American Expansion and Civil War Week 2: Industrialization and Growth World Wars and Cold War Instructor: Conner Whitney - Teaching US/World History and US Government & Politics - Overseas teaching and training experience. - Dual degrees in Political Science and Law from University of Washington Instructor: Robert Estrin - 10+ years of experience teaching history & social sciences in multiple secondary & post-secondary schools - Master of Arts in American Civilization from New York University and a Master of Arts in Letters at Drew University; BA in History from Kean University Register AP U.S. History Prep
AP World History Prep provides an overview of modern world history in two weeks (20 class hours). This course will lay the foundation for students for the newly created World History: Modern AP test. Students will learn the basics of historical thinking as well as the major stages of history and the ever-growing influence of globalization. Students will gain experience analyzing documents, trends, and declines of civilizations. They will be expected to practice their writing and critical thinking skills. Lastly, the course will cover the economic, political, and ideological trends of the periods. This course will lend itself to the AP World History Prep that will be offered in May shortly before the AP test.
01-1-9: AP Environmental Science PrepWeek 1: Discovery of Americas Gunpowder and the Enlightenment Week 2: Industrialization and Imperialism World Wars and Cold War Instructor: Conner Whitney - Teaching US/World History and US Government & Politics - Overseas teaching and training experience. - Dual degrees in Political Science and Law from University of Washington Register AP World History Prep
The two-week AP Environmental Science Course Prep at Seattle VocTech is designed to expose students to the basic principles of ecological processes, human impacts on Earth, and resolution or prevention of natural and human-made environmental problems. Our course covers all of the basic concepts and key terms of environmental science so that students will find the regular year course easy. Students enrolled in multiple AP courses will find our instruction particularly helpful to alleviate the pressure of a heavy academic load in concert with competitive college admissions.
01-1-10: AP Psychology Course PrepOur prep course covers the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand interrelationships in the natural world. Students will identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. The central and fundamental topics of AP Environmental Science will comprise this course, with emphasis on high-yield topics and key terms students will most likely encounter on the AP test and during their upcoming academic year. We will cover the material primarily through a lecture format (~80%), and also through reinforcement with AP-style multiple choice and written questions (~20%). The goal of the course is to expose students to environmental science principles such that they can score an ‘A’ during the school year with minimal effort. APES Principal Topics Ecosystems ➢ Scientific Process and the Natural World Biodiversity and Earth’s Interdependent Systems ➢ Energy Flow ➢ Cycling of Matter ➢ Solid Earth ➢ Atmosphere ➢ Biosphere Human Population Dynamics ➢ History and Global Distribution ➢ Carrying Capacity ➢ Cultural and Economic Influences Earth Systems and Resources ➢ Distribution ➢ Ownership ➢ Use ➢ Degradation Environmental Quality ➢ Air/Water/Soil ➢ Solid Waste ➢ Impact on Human Health Energy Resources and Consumption ➢ First-order Effects ➢ Higher-order Interactions Environment and Society ➢ Economic Forces ➢ Cultural and Aesthetic Considerations ➢ Environmental Ethics ➢ Environmental Laws and Regulations Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution ➢ Conservation ➢ Preservation ➢ Remediation ➢ Sustainability Global Change Instructor: Marc Schleh - SVT chief instructor for science courses; highly experienced in biology and chemistry - Engaged in academic and industry laboratory for a decade, author of several research papers - Major at biology and physiology, studied in University of Washington and Georgetown University. Register AP Environmental Science Prep
AP Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Students will begin by learning how our brains work in relation to memory and learning, and how to effectively apply coursework to our daily, authentic experiences. An introductory psychology course will introduce and consider how psychologists, and their studies, have shaped the discipline, but also incorporate the developing models of nascent cognitive, social and physiological processes. Students will have the opportunity to explore multiple topics withing the psychology discipline – such topics include, but are not limited to, clinical disorders and treatment, personality development, social psychology, motivation, emotion and learning.
Framework for Summer Introductory Summer Course 10 days X 2 Hours per Day = 20 hours of Coursework Day 1/2 An Introduction to Perspective in Psychology: 60 Minutes Cognition & Memory: 60 Minutes Day 2/3 Social Psychology: 120 Minutes Day 3 & 4 Biological Basis of Behavior: 120 Minutes Day 5 Clinical Psychology: 120 Minutes Day 6 Motivation, Emotion: 60 Minutes Stress & Health: 60 Minutes Day 7 & 8 Development: 120 + Minutes Day 9 & 10 Methods/Thinking/Learning?: 120 Minutes Instructor: Lori Treweek - 18 years’ teaching AP/IB Psychology in both public and private high school - Bachelor’s in psychology from Emory & Henry College; Master’s in psychology from California Southern University Register AP Psychology Course Prep
Course 01-2: AP Plus 01-2-1: AP English Literature Plus
AP Literature and Composition Plus aims to ensure students are fully prepared for the exam in May. It is a supplemental course that reinforces skills, deepens analytical and writing abilities, builds a bank of literary examples, and preps students for the AP exam in May. Each student will receive individualized instruction to identify strengths and address areas that need greater development. Each week, classes will focus on a particular literary element and how to use them to engage in written literary analysis. While the primary aim of this course is to prepare students for an AP Literature and Composition exam, the skills and knowledge they will acquire will be applicable to future coursework in other areas.
01-2-2: AP English Language PlusSome of the subject areas that will be addressed include Point of view /Figurative language /Diction /Interpretation /Tone / Characterization /Rhyme /Narration /Imagery /Literary devices /Allusions Purpose /Theme and motif /Syntax Register AP English Literature Plus
The course’s aim is to bolster student readiness for the AP Language and Composition exam, focusing on instruction ranging from rhetorical situations, claims, evidence, reasoning, to linguistic strategies. Students will learn how to tackle the synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentative Free Response Essay Questions using varied texts and strategies. The ultimate goal of this course is to teach students competence and confidence in rhetorical analysis and analytic writing in preparation for the AP test. Students will be intellectually challenged, will learn effective reading and analytic skills, and will develop better writing fluency that can be used on the test and in subsequent classes. Class will often be divided between timed essay writing, exam practice, and review/correction of student work.
01-2-3: AP Biology PlusClass work may include any combination of the following: -- Practicing rhetorical analysis in timed writes -- Reviewing rhetorical terminology --Analyzing previous AP essay responses --Responding in writing to non-verbal texts paired with written texts --Close reading of texts --Evaluating and synthesizing varied argumentative and informational modes --Documenting research and analyzing documentation of research --Analyzing and crafting rhetorical arguments --Writing narrative, expository, analytical, synthesis, compare/contrast, and argumentative essays --Reader response --MLA format --Practicing effective use of rhetoric, especially control of tone --Reading and decoding texts written in a variety of rhetorical modes and time periods Register AP English Language Plus
The AP Biology Plus course supplements the AP Biology course and places particular emphasis on vocabulary and specific science-based diction. A common problem in the AP science curriculum is time pressure--students rarely have enough time to review critical concepts and to ask difficult questions in class. As a result, students often fall behind and struggle with the AP science courses. Our AP+ curriculum solves this problem by reinforcing the most relevant lecture information with often-asked AP-style questions. To answer these questions correctly, the AP Biology test demands that students distinguish between related but highly specific vocabulary. For this reason, we focus intensely on drilling key words and also helping students develop memorization strategies to make these terms second nature in order to prepare them for the official AP test and more difficult biological science classes in college. Importantly and uniquely, our course includes a private online discussion board to facilitate questions between students and the instructor so as to expeditiously remediate any of the students' knowledge gaps and ensure they keep pace with their regular instructor’s expectations.
01-2-4: AP Chemistry PlusThe following are AP Biology+ course topics: --Cell Structure, Function, and Metabolism --Cell Cycle and Gene Expression and Regulation --Gene Inheritance --Natural Selection --Ecology Register AP Biology Plus
AP Chemistry Plus supplements the regular AP course in school with practice exams, an online discussion board, and condensed lecture outlines that emphasize high-yield terms and equations often tested on the official exam. The online discussion board will serve as a core foundation of the course in order to facilitate questions and identify challenging subject areas so as to expeditiously remediate any of the students' knowledge gaps. A common problem in the AP science curriculum is time pressure--students rarely have enough time to review critical concepts and ask difficult questions in school. As a result, students often fall behind and struggle with the AP science courses. Our AP+ curriculum solves this problem by reinforcing the most relevant lecture information with often-asked AP-style questions and an online group discussion board to facilitate quick answers to questions. The AP Chemistry Plus course is tailored to develop the problem-solving ability and familiarity with the AP Chemistry exam to solidify the foundation for students to score well on the exam. We will routinely review authentic AP exam questions to ensure students understand the thinking and depth required to perform in the top percentiles.
01-2-5: AP Chinese PlusThe following are AP Chemistry Plus course topics: --Atomic, Molecular, and Ionic Structure and Properties --Intermolecular Forces --Chemical Reactions: Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Equilibrium --Acids and Bases Register AP Chemistry Plus
AP Chinese Language and Culture Plus supplements the regular AP course in school with practice exams, an online discussion board, and condensed lecture outlines that emphasize frequently tested topics. The online discussion board will serve as a core foundation of the course in order to facilitate questions and identify challenging subject areas so as to expeditiously remediate students' knowledge gaps. The course includes immersion language lessons, practices tests and test reviews. It will help students to enhance their vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies and cultural awareness. After completion of the course, students will not only be ready to take the AP test but will also greatly improve their language skills and cultural understanding.
01-2-6: AP Spanish PlusThe following are AP Chinese Language and Culture course topics: --Personal and Public Identities: ethnic identities, self-image, friendships and social networking --Families and Communities: families structure/role, social custom and value --Contemporary Life: Pop culture, lifestyle, food, travel, leisure --Science and Technology: innovations and inventions Register AP Chinese Plus
AP Spanish Language Plus aims to supplement high school AP Spanish Language classes. This course strengthens listening and speaking skills by emphasizing its study through reading, writing and oral discourse. Students will sharpen their abilities to speak effectively, communicating analytical thoughts and ideas in an organized manner in order to communicate successfully. In particular, they will listen to dialogue and speech and then interpret them, voicing appropriately their opinions and value judgments. Students will also apply critical thinking and communication skills through readings of various narrative and essay texts, moving their comprehension skills beyond a literal understanding to recognizing different registers and levels of meaning. Discourse analysis will include description, exposition, argumentation, and narration. Students will refine their writing skills enabling them to produce texts in different modes that meet the basic requirements of written communication. The class will be conducted in Spanish, with English explanations provided when needed.
The following are some of the components included in this course: --Listening skills --Spanish culture and language in Latin America --Vocabulary expansion --Usage of diacritical marks, such as accents and the tilda, in writing --Grammar reinforcement --Speech production --Reading comprehension --Literary analysis of short stories, poetry, and essays. Register AP Spanish Plus Course 01-3: AP Test Prep 01-3-1: AP English Literature and Composition Test Prep
AP Literature and Composition Test Prep is an eight-week course designed as final preparation for excellence on the AP exam in May. Students will review principle concepts and vocabulary, work on close reading skills, practice multiple-choice readings, and the various forms of free-response essays. This course is intended to build upon and strengthen skills already introduced in high school AP classes. Over the eight-week period, students are assessed to determine which areas will present the greatest challenge to their success on the test and will be given individualized attention to address those areas.
01-3-2: AP English Language Test PrepRegister AP English Literature and Composition Test Prep 01-3-3: AP Biology Test Prep
In this nine-week course, students will review AP Biology concepts for success on the AP Biology test. Students will engage in high-yield lectures and a Q and A format to review material and identify topics they did not learn during the regular school year. This will include sample questions that demonstrate how the AP style questions will attempt to trick students into selecting false answers. We will discuss answer-selection techniques as well as timing strategies. This course is designed to end near the test date of the 2021 AP Biology test. Emphasis will be placed on remembering and using key terms and definitions with specificity.
01-3-4: AP Chemistry Test PrepWeek 1: The units of life Water and carbon as the most important biomolecules for sustaining life, DNA and RNA structure Week 2: Cell Structure and Function Cell structure, components, and regulation Week 3: Cellular processes Enzyme function and structure, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration Week 4: Cell communication Signal transduction, mechanisms of communication within and between cells, mitosis and the Cell Cycle Week 5: Heredity Mendelian genetic analysis, meiosis Week 6: Gene Expression and Regulation Central dogma of molecular biology: DNA → RNA → Protein, mutations, genetic engineering Week 7: Natural Selection Darwinian evolution and phylogenetic trees Week 8: Ecology Ecosystem dynamics, biomes, energy flow within ecosystems Week 9: Review of key terms and definitions Register AP Biology Test Prep
In this nine-week course, students will learn high-yield test-taking skills and strategies for the AP Chemistry test. This course is designed for students who have taken the AP Chemistry class and need coaching in how to study for the test and answer both multiple choice and short answer questions. Students will engage in Q and A review with an instructor. This is designed to familiarize students with the style and format of the AP exam and to train them to use their time expertly on the test. Students will learn to recognize when they are spending too much time on questions, as well as how to eliminate trick answer choices in the multiple choice section. In particular, students will practice analyzing data, explaining phenomena, comparing data sets, explaining chemical logic, and developing molecular models. All of this is dedicated to helping the student meet the primary goal of explaining chemical outcomes and assessing whether students can apply the information they have learned on the AP Chemistry exam.
01-3-5: AP Chinese Test PrepFor the written component of the AP Chemistry test, the examiners look for particular key words and equations in the short answers required, and students will learn what these are so as to maximize their receipt of points. These free response questions (FRQ) comprise half of the exam, so our students will learn to use high-yield chemistry terms and equations for this section. Week 1: Properties of atoms and their structure Week 2: Ionic and Molecular bond formation Week 3: Intermolecular forces and the ideal gas law Week 4: Chemical reaction types and stoichiometry Week 5: Kinetics of chemical reactions and catalysis Week 6: Thermodynamics, bond energies, and entropy Week 7: Reaction equilibrium and pH; acid base reactions and buffers Week 8: Electrochemistry: galvanic and voltaic cells Week 9: Test review and wrap-up Register AP Chemistry Test Prep 01-3-6: AP Spanish Test Prep Program 02: SAT/ACT Test Prep
Our SAT/ACT Test Prep system acknowledges that each student begins with unique goals and degree of test readiness. Whether a student naturally excels on standardized tests or struggles with the stresses brought on by exams, our system is proven to improve results. In recognition of the demanding schedules and needs of our students, we build flexibility into our program. Tutors work directly with students to help build test-taking skills and review core knowledge at a pace suited to the student. Throughout the course of study, students will be provided with practice tests to increase their familiarity and confidence with the SAT/ACT exam process and to ensure they are incorporating learned strategies and knowledge.
Register Course 02-1: SAT Test Prep
We begin with an assessment that helps determine what areas of coaching a student needs. Once evaluated, we consult with the student to determine goals and develop a suitable course of study. We offer several instructional packages. Our basic package focuses primarily on instruction in strategies for excelling on the SAT and ACT. Other packages include review of core knowledge and skills related to the verbal and math sections of the test. For students who intend to take the writing section, we offer lessons on how to develop the rhetorical analysis to meet SAT/ACT expectations. Register Course 02-2: ACT Test Prep Program 03: Writing and Reading Course 03-1: Effective Writing
Writing has always been and will always be a necessary skill in life. As we get older there is a higher demand for more nuanced, well-researched, thought-provoking writing that is not only requested, but demanded. At Seattle VocTech we focus on bringing out the student’s voice through writing. Ultimately, we want the student to be comfortable with all styles of writing and ensure a large vocabulary, with proper grammar skills.
Course 03-2: Accelerated Analytical ReadingRegister Effective Writing
The course’s aim is to build fluency in students’ ability and comfort to understand and engage with a variety of texts, facilitating greater student success in reading and writing. This course is designed to challenge students in their ways of reading and introduce them to varied approaches that will help them appreciate reading fiction, non-fiction, and poetry with greater awareness through developing stronger analytic and critical thinking skills. They will systematically acquire new vocabulary and learn the language of language (rhetorical terms, literary devices, etc.) to help them discuss and write about literature with greater insight. The literature component of the course will pull from short stories, poetry, dramas, speeches, non-fiction articles, and the novel, although the intention is to examine challenging texts.
Course 03-3: Creative WritingRegister Accelerated Analytical Reading
SVT Creative Writing is a 16-week course designed to strengthen students’ control over their writing. This is a project-based class. Students will identify a project in the first class. They may choose to write a short story, poetry, play or creative nonfiction. By the close of the class, each student will be encouraged to submit their work to a publication or contest for review. Each class will center on incorporating a specific rhetorical element into their writing and refining its usage. In addition to working on their writing projects, students will be given models exemplifying various rhetorical skills. Through a combination of analysis and reproduction, students will learn a variety of ways to incorporate these elements into their writing. Some of the rhetorical skills that will be addressed are plot, setting, theme, motif, characterization, tone, syntax dialogue, voice, and narration. Schedule may vary according to the unique needs of student projects.
Week 1: Project planning: and genre and theme introduction Week 2: Plot and motif Week 3: Narration Week 4: Characterization Week 5: Setting Week 6: Project work Week 7: Project work Week 8: Project work Week 9: Project work Week 10: Syntax and Dialogue Week 11: Tone. Denotation, and Connotation Week 12: Allegory, Allusion, Synedoche and Metonymy Week 13: Project work Week 14: Project work Week 15: Project work Week 16: Project Finalization and Submission Register Creative Writing |