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Are you looking for effective ways to help your student writers? This course provides you with plenty of strategies that are sure to improve your students' writing skills. You will be provided with effective ways to teach students how to write successful narrative essays, persuasive essays, and informative essays. The course also focuses on teaching students a step-by-step process for writing research reports. Technology is another area of focus addressing digital research, information literacy, digital storytelling, and iPad apps. You will also learn ways to help struggling writers as well as motivate reluctant writers. Finally writer's workshop is introduced within the context of the writing process. This course is worth 3 ⅓ semester units/5 quarter units from UC San Diego Extension. For detailed information on university credit, click here.
"This course was fantastic. The course content was excellent. I like how there is a breakdown that makes sense for teaching writing." - Jason Green
Enrollment Options
Course Registration Only $120 with the discount
Course Plus Credit from UC San Diego Extension Only $304
Required Resource Book: This course has a modestly-priced required resource book (available in both new and used versions) that can be purchased through Amazon using the following link. Note that you can begin and participate in your course before the book arrives.
“Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact Low-Stakes Writing” by Ralph Fletcher
If you are registering for multiple courses, use the following link to access the book list for all PDI courses with direct purchase links through Amazon. PDI Course Resource Book List
Topical Outline / Click here to request a copy of the detailed syllabus
PDI Course Number: 42T02
UCSD Course Number: EDUC41465
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