"The ABCs of Essay Writing" Workshop

ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP

“The ABCs of Essay Writing” Workshop comprises one 3-hour workshop, with the option of adding a guided writing workshop. In the latter workshop, participants apply their learning from the previous workshop to their own writings.

Targeted Audience

Secondary and Junior College Students

Description

This workshop focuses on the four different types of essays­ — narrative, expository, argumentative, and analytical — that secondary school and junior college students are expected to write.

·      Part 1: One of the best ways to become good at something is to learn from the best. Through an exploratory comparison of four well-written versions of four types of essays, participants will achieve an in-depth understanding of the unique characteristics of each type of essay.

·      Part 2: We will then delve into the writing craft that will enable participants to produce each type of essay.

Writing craft revolves around tiny building blocks of academic writing: the organisation of paragraphs, the formulation of sentences, and the choice of words. Using excerpts from the four well-written versions of four types of essays, we will address the following areas.

§  Textual Unity: Organisation of paragraphs

§  Formulation of Sentences: Functional Purpose of Grammar

§  Writing Voice: Word Choice, Syntax (Word Order), Writing Tone, Active vs. Passive Voice, & Word Play (Verbal Wit)

§  Revision: Making Your Writing Shine

Course Delivery and Costs

·      Course Preparation: SGD500

·      Course Delivery: SGD550

·      Note that organisers will be responsible for photocopying handouts, as well as providing the venue and the AV equipment necessary for the training.

Guided Workshop (Group)

·      Course Delivery (per workshop): SGD550

·      Review of participant writings: SGD$0.05/word (original wordcount)

Training Resources

PowerPoint Slideshow & Handouts

Materials Needed

Pen and Paper AND Laptop

Contact info

Ms. Choo Kah Ying, kchoo7@gmail.com