Academic Writing for Secondary Students
Course Description
This course guides students through successfully brainstorming and writing texts aligned to the three most assigned genres of academic writing: research, argument/opinion and informational writing. Learners engage real world artifacts as model texts.
This course is appropriate for all level of writers.
Course Dates:
June 8-12, 2026
All sessions are via Zoom.
This course is offered at two times:
Morning Session 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session 1-3 p.m.
Limited to 12 learners
Includes a 1-1, 30-minute follow-up feedback session after completion of course.
Supplies Needed
To ensure Learners can continue to utilize their learning, we encourage learners to have access to Google Drive as a storage space for writing models.
Strong writers are developed from studying the craft of writing. Learners should be prepared to engage texts from their favorite hobbies whether that be video gaming, anime, fashion, or sports.
What Age Group?
This course is offered at two times:
Morning Session 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session 1-3 p.m.
About the instructor:
Dr. Lanette Jimerson is a writer, scholar and educator with 20+ years of experience teaching writing. She has taught secondary English as well as entry level college reading and composition. To ensure that learners are engaged Dr. Jimerson leverages individual’s interests to develop college level writing proficiency.
Dr. Jimerson earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley
