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Writing Workshop (for risings 9s—11s)
This course is designed to help Upper School-aged students strengthen their academic writing skills by implementing proven techniques. Basic writing exercises will include learning to write a strong thesis statement, create and organize supporting statements, identify and integrate direct textual references, breakdown into manageable pieces the essay writing process, and how to read a teacher’s essay prompt. In class, students will read poetry, fiction and non-fiction prose in an effort to better understand various writing styles, write, re-read, revise not only student writing but also the writing of classmates, and learn to read critical essays and secondary sources as a key to writing more clearly.
Instructor: Eric Tillman
A 30-year veteran of the teaching profession, Eric Tillman has been a member of the English Department at Brunswick School since 1981. A graduate of Wesleyan University's MA program in English, Mr. Tillman has taught all levels of English and has prepared many Brunswick and GA students to score well on the Advanced Placement tests in English Literature. He knows the art of crafting solid essays and has helped students, young and old, dramatically improve their writing.