Making the leap into early academic writing can feel overwhelming — for learners and teachers alike! 

There are many types of writing included under the umbrella of "academic writing," and it can be beneficial to take some time to really focus on learning the elements of each particular type. 

This class focuses on informative writing. Sharing information with an audience requires consideration of what the reader already knows, choices about how to organize and present ideas for clarity, and analysis to determine what is important enough to share. 

We'll practice these important skills through creating how-to and process-focused texts.

Gain Key Academic Writing and Reading Foundations

Informative writing is a key academic writing component that comes up again and again throughout learners' academic writing experiences. 

This class will dive deep into the following informative writing elements: 

• Adjusting texts for different audiences
• Organizing ideas for clarity
• Choosing which information to include and leave out 

Self-Paced Format

This is a self-paced class, which means you can take as much time as you'd like.

The suggested schedule is 8 weeks.

This class will require facilitator (parent/guardian/tutor) feedback. Rubrics and feedback guidance are included.

Find Individual Processes for Writing

There is no one way to write well. Learners must develop their own strategies and build a toolbox of approaches they can turn to as demands increase over time. 

This class is designed to focus with intention on the tools used in informative writing. 

Writers will get to practice writing their own informative texts with multiple drafts with focus on specific elements along the way.

Supplies

To participate successfully in class, learners will need the following:

• PDF Reader
• Word processing software (such as Google Docs or Microsoft Word)

(Note: There are no required texts to purchase. Learners will receive access to links of class materials.)