IELP 051 - IELP Advanced Writing

Credits: 1-5
Course focus is on organizing and presenting information to serve a specific purpose. Graphic organizers are routinely used to generate ideas. Students use a variety of sentence types and transition words to organize ideas into logical paragraphs with main ideas and supporting details. Students work on editing skills and observe writing conventions of grammar, spelling and sentence structure. This course includes daily discussion, individual and group writing activities, examinations and homework. This course is designed to prepare students for a successful transition to college-level courses and to develop the behaviors and values relevant to success in higher education and the labor market. This course is in accordance with College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education.