Composition II

 Course Description

This composition course is primarily designed to train students to apply the use of a writing sequence, starting with prewriting activities, brainstorming, outlining, and ending with drafting, and editing. Students will be able to properly write a four paragraph essay on unseen topics, consisting of an introduction, three developmental paragraphs and a conclusion.

ِِCourses Aims

1. Students will apply the use of a writing sequence, starting with prewriting activities, brainstorming, outlining, and ending with drafting, and editing
2. Students will be able to properly write a four paragraph essay on unseen topics, consisting of an introduction, three developmental paragraphs and a conclusion 
3. Students will be able to write different types of essays on unseen topics: example essay and the compare-and-contrast essay.

Learning Outcomes

The thesis statement

The different introductions to an essay: a) Turnabout b) Dramatic entrance c)Relevant quotation d)Funnel

 The example essay

The compare-and-contrast essay

Students will be able apply the use of a writing sequence: prewriting activities, brainstorming, outlining, and ending with drafting, and editing.

Students will be able to properly write a four paragraph essay, consisting of an introduction, three developmental paragraphs and a conclusion on unseen topics.

Students will be able to write different types of essays: example essay and the compare-and-contrast essay.

Students will be able to submit assignments in due time

Students will participate in class individually as well as in group work

Students will use the necessary skills to communicate.