Great news for 2022!

I will teach two IN-PERSON writing classes that will run January-May. Registrations are accepted until January 21. See the details below:

Mondays at Lapeer Free Methodist Church

1:00-1:50 pm IEW Writing (gr 8-12) $160 (handouts included, no book needed)
2:00-2:50 pm Research Writing (gr 9-12) $130 (handouts included, no book needed)

Each class will require a copy packet. That fee is $10 and is included in tuition. Please pay that $10 fee immediately after registering to hold your spot. (Paypal, Venmo, Credit Card, or Check)

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START DATE

Classes begin on January 24 at the Lapeer Free Methodist Church, 1621 N. Saginaw St., Lapeer.
IEW – January 24 to May 16 (15 weeks – we will not meet 3/28, 4/18. Makeup days if needed 2/21, 5/23)

Research Writing – January 24 to May 2 (12 weeks – we will not meet 3/28, 4/18. Makeup days if needed 2/21, 5/9)

Class minimum is 8 students. Maximum will be 22.

IEW Introductory Course (grades 6-10) 1:00 – 1:50 pm

In this basic writing course, students will soon realize that the writing process is not as overwhelming as they imagine. Students learn practical techniques to improve sentence structure and word choice, creating a more polished composition. The concept of writing as being “too hard” changes because students now have the tools for success! Over the course of 15 weeks, students will learn how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction topics. Students need no prior writing experience (with or without IEW). We will cover 7 of the 9 IEW units in this foundational course.

Research Writing (gr 9-12)  2:00 – 2:50 

College success depends on excellent composition skills. Does your child have the necessary skills to write the research papers that will be required in college? Students will explore the process of academic research from the pre-writing stage to the revision stage. This class will walk students through the planning, development, and composition of a research report, step by step. Students will learn how to plan, develop, draft, and revise a research paper, as well as properly research the topic and document the facts in MLA format. Students will end the class prepared to write reports and research papers for high school and college assignments.

This class is recommended for all high school students at least once during their high school career, Students will benefit from repeating this class more than once in high school to ensure that both the research and writing processes are mastered.

This is not a “learn to write” class. Students must already be able to write a coherent paragraph. Students will need to bring a laptop to several class sessions. Students must have access to a printer.

Learning Expectations: Students will choose a topic, take notes from multiple sources (both online and print), compile research into an analytical paper, and use MLA style to format the paper and document sources.

Academic goals: Note-taking, research skills, analytical writing, composition

WHAT IF THESE CLASSES AREN’T RIGHT FOR YOUR STUDENT? Please contact me. If there is enough interest, I can add an Advanced IEW course or an elementary course or something else. I am also available for private individual or group tutoring by appointment.

ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK: https://https://forms.gle/2xbJLwjr5VU35o1SA
At least 8 students must enroll to ensure the class will be held. A maximum of 22 students will be accepted per class.

HOMEWORK WILL BE REQUIRED EVERY WEEK; plan to spend between 2-4 hours on writing homework each week. Note: My classes are taught from a Christian perspective. (I will wear a mask while teaching. Students are not required to be masked.)

PAYMENT INFORMATION: Class fees are due two times throughout the semester 50% on January 17 and 50% on March 7. You may also pay the entire fee on the first day of class. IMPORTANT: Once paid, class fees are NON-refundable – even if you drop the class. I do not offer refunds under any circumstances. I will work with you on a payment plan if necessary, but I will rely on you to follow through on your agreement to pay since these classes pay my bills. At least 8 students must enroll to ensure the class will be held. A maximum of 22 students will be accepted. AFTER REGISTERING, please send your $10 copy fee which must be paid ahead to hold your place in class.

Cash, checks, credit card, Venmo or Paypal accepted.

Please pay $10 after registering to hold your spot and ensure that you have a packet on the first day of class.

Payments may be mailed to PO Box 179, Dryden MI 48428 or pay in person. To pay with credit card or paypal, please contact me for an invoice. 

If you have any questions, please email lisaquing@gmail.com, lisa@wagnerwriting.com or call/text 810-706-6293.

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