Students will learn a five-step process for developing a thoughtful thesis statement that interacts with the great conversation of ideas. By attending to sources and engaging in group discussion, students will be able to find their own voice as they search for the truth through their reading and writing. Incorporating both report-style and descriptive writing, students will learn the structure and style of a compelling essay. An intensive overview of style elements will assist students in developing vivid vocabulary and sophisticated sentence variety. This class is ideal for students with some previous experience with writing multiple-paragraph compositions who are ready to advance to the thesis essay.
To receive the full benefit of the writing camp, students will need sufficient time and a handful of supplies. In addition to the three hours of class time, students should plan to spend another hour or two each day completing homework. Students should secure the following supplies before the start of class:
- Dictionary & Thesaurus—Consider apps such as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and the English Thesaurus.
- Pack of 6 different colored pencils: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, & purple
- 3-ring binder with 5 or more dividers and lined notebook paper
- Composition book
Students in the Thesis Essays camp will also need to be able to type, print, and email assignments using a sharable word processing program such as Microsoft Word.
Camp tuition is $250/student. Enrollment will be confirmed and your spot reserved once payment is received.
ENROLLMENT UPDATE: This camp is now full! You may add your name to the waiting list, and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.