授業科目の内容

Writing is arguably one of the most valuable linguistic skills a person can have. To some, it comes easily, and as a result novelists, poets, and essayists are born. However, for others, creative writing of both fiction and non-fiction can be a struggle. Things become a little more complicated and tricky when the writing has to be done in a foreign language. The aim of this class is to be able to write 1000-word essays at the end of the course and then present them. The students will explore various topics and will be assigned to write paragraphs on these topics each week. At the end of the course, the students will be given a list of topics to choose from and write an essay on. The essay will be presented in front of the class at the end of the course.

第1回講義内容
Introduction to Writing Mini-Lesson: Structure and Sentence Basics 1. Types of sentences (simple, compound, complex). 2. Guided Practice 3. Small group task 3. Independent Writing 4. Sharing & Feedback

第2回講義内容
Paragraph Structure Mini-Lesson: Topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence. 1. Guided Practice 2. Activity 3. Independent Writing 4. Write a paragraph using the structure taught 5. Reflection

第3回講義内容
Sensory Details Mini-Lesson: "Show, Don’t Tell": How to use sensory details (sight, smell, touch, sound, taste). 1. Guided Practice 2. Group Activity 3. Independent Writing 4. Peer Sharing

第4回講義内容
Vivid Scene Writing Mini-Lesson: Building a vivid scene: Combine setting, action, and sensory details. 1. Guided Practice 2. Guided writing 3. Class discussion 4. Independent Writing: 5. Feedback & Reflection:

第5回講義内容
Story Basics Mini-Lesson: Key elements - Setting, characters, conflict, and resolution. 1. Guided Practice 2. Independent Writing 3. Sharing

第6回講義内容
Write a Short Story Mini-Lesson: Dialogue & Action 1. Guided Practice 2. Independent Writing 3. Feedback

第7回講義内容
Persuasion Techniques Mini-Lesson: Ethos, Pathos, Logos (with examples). 1. Guided Practice 2. Group activity 3. Independent Writing 4. Class Debate

第8回講義内容
Structure a Persuasive Essay Mini-Lesson: Introduction (hook, thesis), body, and conclusion. 1. Guided Practice 2. Independent Writing 3. Peer Feedback

第9回講義内容
Practical Writing: Emails Mini-Lesson: Structure of formal emails. 1. Guided Practice 2. Independent Writing 3. Peer Review

第10回講義内容
Report Writing Mini-Lesson: Components of a simple report (Title, Intro, Body, Conclusion). 1. Guided Practice 2. Independent Writing 3. Reflection

第11回講義内容
Portfolio Editing

第12回講義内容
Presenting & Reflection Sharing their favourite piece of writing aloud. Write a reflective letter: “How I improved my writing this week.”

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成績評価方法

Methods of Evaluation: There will be continuous evaluation of a student’s performance and progress in this class. Final grades will be based on attendance, active class participation, timely completion of all homework assignments, one writing project, and a final presentation.

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受講上の要望、または受講上の前提条件

Instructor’s Expectations: Regular on-time attendance, preparation of weekly homework assignments, and active participation in class. Students are encouraged to use mainly English in the classroom, however, Japanese is also acceptable.