{"title":"Instructor J. Simmons","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"writing-foundations-program-summer","title":"Writing Foundations Program (for all beginning\/struggling writers), summer 2026","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"Polaris-Header-Title\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--bold\"\u003eWriting Foundations Program (for all beginning\/struggling writers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e$180 tuition fee covers the entire course. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLimited seats available. Minimum 4 students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--bold\"\u003eInstructor J. Simmons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimes and dates subject to change if you purchase this class before April 1st, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesdays @ 10:00-11:00am CST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 3, 17, 24, (no class June 10th)\u003cbr\u003eJuly 1, 8, 15, 22, 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo student materials required, but please bring paper and a pencil to class OR a dry erase board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOnce you purchase the class and fill out \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfyb3L82vbwxXn9iDkdJU9ZCfD6J0IWLIfinv1qaTjb4Vd1Sw\/viewform?usp=sharing\u0026amp;ouid=100890569471905385801\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS REGISTRATION FORM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we will email you the Google Classroom code. That's where you'll find your link to Zoom, etc. If you register fewer than 24 hours before the first class starts, the class recording will be made available to you. Contact us if you wish to begin later in the semester. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course helps developing writers build strong writing skills and a solid understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and creative expression. Weekly lessons will focus on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSentence Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Writing clear, complete sentences using correct grammar and punctuation. Students will learn how to organize their thoughts into coherent, well-formed sentences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParagraph Organization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organizing ideas into well-structured paragraphs, with a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrammar and Mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mastering the basics of grammar, including punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and other essential mechanics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVocabulary and Word Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expanding vocabulary by exploring how to choose words that best express meaning and tone in writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative and Informative Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Writing in a variety of formats, including creative stories and informative paragraphs, allows students to experiment with different writing styles and purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is ideal for students who are ready to build on their ability to write basic sentences and develop more organized and expressive writing. 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