English Program
Intense Writing with Intention
Grade 6-8
Saturday: 11:15 a.m. - 12:45pm
Designed for grades 6–8, Intense Writing with Intention challenges middle schoolers to elevate their writing through sophisticated vocabulary, advanced grammar, and rigorous critical thinking.
Prerequisites: None
Takeaways
Advanced vocabulary and expression: Master complex vocabulary to improve writing precision and creativity.
Persuasive writing: Develop evidence-based, persuasive essays with strong argumentation.
Complex writing mechanics: Refine grammar, punctuation, and sentence structures for sophisticated writing.
Critical thinking and analysis: Engage in Socratic discussions to deepen analysis and make connections across subjects.
Independent research: Conduct and integrate independent research to support writing assignments and assessments.
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Intense Writing with Intention: Program Details
Our Intense Writing with Intention course connects advanced literacy and critical reasoning into a single, cohesive learning experience. Rather than treating vocabulary, grammar, and essay construction as isolated tasks, students learn how analytical reading directly informs persuasive writing and how intentional word choice reinforces complex thought. Through guided instruction, Socratic discussion, and structured research, students actively engage with challenging texts and learn to express their arguments with precision and creative flair.
As students progress, they move beyond basic summary into deep analysis and synthesis. They learn to evaluate complex sources, weave independent research seamlessly into their writing, and refine advanced mechanics—mastering varied sentence structures, precise punctuation, and sophisticated vocabulary. Writing instruction mirrors this cognitive growth, guiding students from structured paragraph logic to polished, evidence-based persuasive essays across multiple academic contexts.
This intentional approach builds high-level intellectual skills that transfer across disciplines and upper-level coursework. Students gain confidence as critical analysts, authority as writers, and autonomy as thinkers—preparing them not only for success in upper middle school, but for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond.