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English: Essentials in Writing
Students will become confident essay writers as we delve into the details of the essay-writing process. From thesis statements to transitions, introductions, and conclusions, students will learn the building blocks of a well-written persuasive and descriptive essay. Additionally, students will learn how to analyze the primary elements of literature: setting, plot, characterization, imagery, allusions, parallelism, and much more. Students will read a variety of short stories and learn how to write an analysis paper. Once the basic technique is learned, this method can carry students through high school literature classes and even college! (2025-2026)
REQUIREMENTS
Texts:
IEW’s The Elegant Essay Student Book
IEW’s Windows to the World Student Book
Novels: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, Andrew Peterson
Peace Like a River, Leif Enger
Copy/Supply fee: $30.00 (paid directly to Megan Tanner at Orientation or the first class attended)
Annual tuition: $425.00 ($42.50/month for 10 months, August - May)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Megan Tanner
B.S. in Biology, concentration in Secondary Education
“What can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them” (Rom 1:19). It’s so true! Biology is the incredible study of the life that God has created. Megan developed a love for the “study of life” at university. Unfortunately, she grew up, like most people, confused about how the Bible and science work together. After graduating, she had the privilege to teach a group of homeschool students, who opened her eyes to the facts of Creation Science. They changed her life! Since then, she has loved learning and teaching about God’s hand at work in creation. She's had the joy of teaching in public, private, co-op and international schools, everything from science and English, to ESL. Megan loves teaching her students at Bridge Academy!