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9th Grade Composition

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  • "Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." -Benjamin Franklin
  • "Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia."  ~E.L. Doctorow
  • "What I like in a good author is not what he says, but what he whispers."  ~Logan Pearsall Smith, "All Trivia," Afterthoughts, 1931
  • "The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium."  ~Norbet Platt
  • "Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass."  ~Anton Chekhov

Composition Syllabus

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Why take Composition?

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You been writing since kindergarten, right? You take an English class, you write emails, and you text your friends, so why take a semester of composition? 

Because, writing is a skill, its a muscle, it's a process that must be repeated and perfected.

Expressing ideas, thoughts, and feelings can be a complicated process.  First you have to figure out exactly what it is that you think, and then you are challenged with trying to explain yourself to others.  The writing process is the best way to express yourself and communicate clearly.  No foot in the mouth, no embarrassing slips, and no fumbling for words as your ears grow redder. 

This class will give you the tools to express  your ideas on paper.  It will prepare you for writing assignments and papers.  It will also give you the opportunity to experiment with different writing styles, creative and academic. 

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