Strong writing skills are critical to effective communication and academic success. Foundations of Expository Writing stresses the basics of good writing, focusing on structure, clarity, and purpose. Students will learn and practice every aspect of good writing from constructing grammatically correct sentences to composing well-structured, compelling essays. Topics covered include:

• Word choice
• Sentence fluency
• Paragraph structure
• Formal vs. informal style
• Genre, audience, and purpose
• The 5-paragraph essay
• MLA format

This course will help writers gain the skills and confidence necessary to be successful in literature and composition classes.

Grades 7-12.

Meets 55 minutes per week for two semesters.

Cost: $310

To enroll, please visit the Homeschool Campus website and select “Jennifer Murphy” from the instructor dropdown menu: Homeschool Campus website