XHSC 0911F Essay Writing 3

Credits: .5

Focuses on teaching the elements of form in narrative, definition, expository, and persuasive essays. Applies those elements to critically analyze multimodal compositions and texts. Reviews development of clear ideas and organizational strategies in essays and multimodal texts. Applies key concepts in digital editing.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply the elements of a five-paragraph essay to a digital environment.
Identify elements of multimodal texts.
Apply organizational strategies to a digital text.
Apply grammar rules and MLA formatting to digital texts.
Apply key rhetorical strategies for use in multimodal argument.

Content Outline

Elements of Form
- Narrative essay
- Definition essay
- Expository essay
- Persuasive essay
- Tone
- Figurative language
Multimodal Compositions and Texts
- Linguistics
- Visuals
- Aural
- Gestural
- Spatial
Organizational Strategies
- Google Slides
- Google Sites
- Infographics
- Social media platforms
Proof Reading and Editing Digital Texts
- Correcting grammar, punctuation, and mechanics for target audience
- Quotation, summarize and paraphrase
- Incorporating sources according to MLA guidelines
Rhetorical Strategies
- Analysis of genre, purpose and audiences
- Knowledge of conventions
- Metacognition
- Five modalities of digital composition