About the Course

This e-course is intended to help teens obtain various writing skills and tools and build their confidence in writing.  

The course covers many writing techniques required for effective writing, ranging from word choice to sentence variety, from writing process to smooth transitions between ideas. It also offers tips on how to gather writing ideas from daily life to enrich the writing content. 

The course is meant for independent study at students’ own pace. There are twenty lessons in total. Each lesson is around 5 to 12 minutes long and the materials are readily digestible. They also come with PDF writing exercises for students to apply techniques in their writing. 

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lesson 1 - Qualities of Good Writing

    • Lesson 1 - Qualities of Good Writing

  • 2

    Lesson 2 - Word Choice: Verbs

    • Lesson 2 - Word Choice: Verbs

    • Lesson 2 Assignments_Word Choice_Verbs
  • 3

    Lesson 3 - Word Choice: Adjectives

    • Lesson 3 - Word Choice: Adjectives

    • Lesson 3 Assignments_Word Choice_Adjectives
  • 4

    Lesson 4 - Word Choice: Nouns

    • Lesson 4 - Word Choice: Nouns

    • Lesson 4 Assignments_Word Choice_Nouns
  • 5

    Lesson 5 - Sentence Length

    • Lesson 5 - Sentence Length

    • Lesson 5 Assignments_Sentence Length
  • 6

    Lesson 6 - Varying Sentence Beginings

    • Lesson 6 - Varying Sentence Beginings

    • Lesson 6 Assignments_Varying Sentence Beginnings
  • 7

    Lesson 7 - Parallelism and Appositives

    • Lesson 7 - Parallelism and Appositives

    • Lesson 7 Assignments_Parallelism and Appositives
  • 8

    Lesson 8 -Avoiding Unnecessary Shifts in Sentences

    • Lesson 8 -Avoiding Unnecessary Shifts in Sentences

    • Lesson 8 Assignments_Avoiding Unnecessary Shifts in Sentences
  • 9

    Lesson 9 - Showing Emphasis in Sentences

    • Lesson 9 - Showing Emphasis in Sentences

    • Lesson 9 Assignments_Avoiding Redundancy in Writing
  • 10

    Lesson 10 - Avoiding Redundancy in Writing

    • Lesson 10 - Avoiding Redundancy in Writing

    • Lesson 10 Assignments_Showing Emphasis in Sentences
  • 11

    Lesson 11 - Transitions Between Ideas

    • Lesson 11 - Transitions Between Ideas

    • Lesson 11 Assignments_Transitions between Ideas
  • 12

    Lesson 12 - The Writing Process

    • Lesson 12 - The Writing Process

    • Lesson 12 Assignments_The Writing Process
  • 13

    Lesson 13 - Sensory Language

    • Lesson 13 - Sensory Language

    • Lesson 13 Assignments_Sensory Language
  • 14

    Lesson 14 - Figurative Language

    • Lesson 14 - Figurative Language

    • Lesson 14 Assignments_Figurative Language
  • 15

    Lesson 15 - Personal Narrative

    • Lesson 15 - Personal Narrative

    • Lesson 15 Assignments_Personal Narrative
  • 16

    Lesson 16 - Writing a Good Lead

    • Lesson 16 - Writing a Good Lead

    • Lesson 16 Assignments_Writing a Good Lead
  • 17

    Lesson 17 - How to Write Dialogue

    • Lesson 17 - How to Write Dialogue

    • Lesson 17 Assignments_How to Write Dialogue
  • 18

    Lesson 18 - Expository Writing

    • Lesson 18 - Expository Writing

    • Lesson 18 Assignments_Expository Writing
  • 19

    Lesson 19 - Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing

    • Lesson 19 - Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing

    • Lesson 19 Assignments_Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
  • 20

    Lesson 20 - Gathering Ideas for Writing

    • Lesson 20 - Gathering Ideas for Writing

    • Lesson 20 Assignments_Gathering Ideas for Writing

About the Instructor


Dr. Lorna Ye is a writing coach, a freelance writer, and a blogger. She holds Ph.D. Degree in Communications.  She founded Bright Learning, LLC, where she teaches English writing and public speaking. She created website www.brightspeaking.com to share tips and strategies on various aspects of English communication. Her book Expand Vocabulary for Writing: 50 Overused Words and What to Say Instead is available on Amazon.

She has taught and coached hundreds of K-12 students on writing and public speaking. Her students have won local and national awards. This e-course is developed based on her years' experience of working with students for improving their writing skills. 

Testimonials

"Dr. Ye has an excellent step-by-step approach to teaching students how to write well and improve their writing skills. She starts from an overview of grammar and usage of vivid action words. Dr. Ye then teaches students how to be descriptive yet focus on the topic, how to prepare and conduct research before writing, and how to revise once a draft is completed. "

"Through specific examples, Dr. Ye explains and analyzes word choice, sentence patterns, and article structure for improving the accuracy and vividness in writing. This is really helpful to me."

FAQ

  • Is there a specific start date?

    No, there is no specific start date. This e-course is a self-paced course. All the course materials will be available to you within 24 months from the date of purchase.

  • How much does it cost?

    The cost of this e-course is $99.

  • Does this course include teacher's feedback?

    This is a pre-recorded, self-paced e-course. You won't get the feedback from the instructor on your writing.

  • What is the refund policy?

    Due to the nature of the video class format, we are not able to offer refund. Please do your research and make sure this e-course is for you before making the purchase.

  • What is the age group this course for?

    The suggested age for this e-course is 12-16. However, it depends on students' current writing levels and interests. Other age groups may also benefit from the course materials.

  • Can I share your course content with others?

    The content of this e-course is restricted to those who have signed up to our course. Sharing the course content without our permission is illegal.

Disclaimer

The material in our e-course is aimed to enhance the understanding and use of various writing techniques and is not intended to replace the regular grade schools’ English lessons. The material in this e-course is by no means complete or exhaustive and therefore does not apply to all conditions.