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This course aims to enhance students' reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills through a variety of fun and challenging activities. Students will explore diverse literary genres, develop effective writing techniques in fiction and non-fiction, and build a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. With personalized attention and tailored instruction, each student will have the opportunity to improve their confidence and proficiency in English.

The course curriculum is highly adaptable, and can equip students with the skillset to participate in internationally-renowned writing competitions such as the John Locke Essay Institute Writing Competition and Harvard International Review Essay Competition.

English Reading and Writing

The Course Covers:

Classics

Students will delve into reading excerpts from famous authors, allowing them toappreciate different writing styles and perspectives.

Grammar

We will conduct grammar exercises to strengthen their understanding ofsentence structure, punctuation,and usage.

Personal Writing

A key component ofthe class focuses on encouraging students to write personal narratives, persuasive essays, prose, and other mediums both during class and as assianments.

Instructors

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Instructor

Alex Wang

Quill and Scroll 2025 Column Writing First Place

Scholastic Writing Awards 2025 Regional Gold Key

Harvard International Review 2024 Silver Medalist

John Locke Essay Contest 2023 Theology Distinction

National English Honor Society President

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Instructor

Chaewon (Ida) Joung

New York Times Summer Reading Contest Runner-up

Harvard International Review Contest 2024  Bronze Medalist 

Scholastic Art & Writing 2025 Regional Gold Key + National Silver Medal

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Instructor

Jaxon Xie

John Locke 2022 High Commendation

John Locke 2024 Merit Award

Published Research Paper on AEMPS

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