English I: Literature, Rhetoric, and Expository Writing

English I: Literature, Rhetoric, and Expository Writing

English I: Literature, Rhetoric, and Expository Writing

This summer intensive covers core English I skills: close reading and analysis of fiction and nonfiction, rhetorical strategy, and structured expository writing. Instruction includes live lessons, independent reading and writing assignments, revision practice, and a capstone presentation to prepare students for STAAR/End-of-Course assessments.

English I: Literature, Rhetoric, and Expository Writing

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–17
Duration
90 min
Classes
5 / Week
Weeks
5

Class Experience

This summer intensive covers core English I skills: close reading and analysis of fiction and nonfiction, rhetorical strategy, and structured expository writing. Instruction includes live lessons, independent reading and writing assignments, revision practice, and a capstone presentation to prepare students for STAAR/End-of-Course assessments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Draft a structured expository essay with a controlling thesis and integrated evidence

  • Analyze rhetorical techniques in nonfiction texts

  • Analyze fiction elements such as plot development, character shifts, and setting

  • Apply revision strategies to improve word choice, sentence variety, and coherence

  • Prepare for STAAR/End-of-Course test formats and strategies

Learning Needs Support

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Joined August, 2026

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An experienced secondary English teacher and curriculum developer certified in secondary English and ESL, this educator is trained in the science of reading and standards-based instruction. Classroom leadership roles and curriculum design work inform a practical approach to liter…

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