Webinar: Writing Workshop for AP® English Students by Marco Learning

Marco Learning

About this Course

Do you want to become a better writer in school this year? Join our FREE 8-week workshop to improve on all aspects of your writing, both in and out of school. Several course sessions will focus especially on the skills needed for success in AP English Language and AP English Literature, but all high school students are welcome to register and attend. Teachers are welcome to join as well!

Sessions meet on Sunday evenings at 7 PM ET from September 13 until November 1, 2020. All sessions will be recorded.

Session Topics:

Session 1: Introduction to Great Writing
Session 2: Thesis Statements
Session 3: Paragraphs and Organization
Session 4: Integrating Evidence
Session 5: Style and Sophistication
Session 6: Revision and Editing
Session 7: Fearless Writing
Session 8: Writing About Yourself

Meet The Teachers

John Moscatiello

John Moscatiello is the founder of Marco Learning. He has been a teacher, tutor, and author since 2002. Over the course of his career, John has taught more than 4,000 students, trained hundreds of teachers, written content for 13 test preparation books, and worked as an educational consultant in more than 20 countries around the world.
Alayna Vernon

Since 2004, Alayna Vernon has passionately educated and mentored students. Working at the Princeton Review, Alayna honed her expertise in standardized testing—from the SAT® to the GMAT®. At Marco Learning, Alayna has worn many hats: instructor for subjects like AP® Psychology and AP® Calculus AB, mentor, content and curriculum developer, writer, actor, and now Director of Teacher and Student Programs. With both parents as teachers, Alayna deeply values educators’ dedication and champions them daily.
Heather Garcia

Heather Garcia has been teaching since 2004, and has taught English courses ranging from 9th grade remedial to AP^® English Language and AP^® English Literature. She has taught public speaking, Dual Enrollment Skills for College Success, and has also taught English Composition at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a professional development leader in her district, running annual new-teacher trainings and is now the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist for her district for grades 6-12. She has been an AP^® Reader and was a presenter for AP^® English Literature at the 2019 AP^® National Conference in Orlando, and her specialty is helping students build their skills in analytical reading, critical thinking, and insightful writing. Heather has a BA in English, and an MA in English, and an MA in Writing. She lives in Florida with her husband and two young children, and spends her spare time writing young-adult fiction.
Katie Upton

Katie Upton has been teaching for 15 years, helping students become college and career ready. She has taught English courses ranging from 7th grade English Language Arts to Composition I at the college level. In the past three years, she has quickly become an expert in AP® Language and Composition and a leader of the AP® Capstone program. Katie has a plethora of experience in educational professional development. She has led professional development at the building, district, area, and even global level, focusing on helping teachers blend 21st century learning with educational practices that have stood the test of time. Beginning her career in Oklahoma, Katie has also taught in Kansas and now calls Texas her home. A former basketball coach herself, Katie spends her free time cheering on her two boys in all that they do and supporting her husband, a head girls’ basketball coach.
Michelle Lindsey

Michelle Lindsey has been teaching high school for 9 years. She has taught or currently teaches a variety of courses including Debate, Speech, Intensive Reading, 9th- 11th English- both Honors and Remedial, AICE Literature, AP Seminar, AP Research, and now AP Literature. She has been a presenter at the FCTE conference for Florida English teachers and is now the head of the English department for her high school. She has a BA in English and an MA in Writing. She spends her free time hiding from the Florida heat reading books or writing fiction while enjoying the company of her two fur-babies.
Kara Brittain

This course has 8 sessions.

Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 9/13 7PM ET

Sunday, September 13, 2020 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 9/20 7PM ET

Sunday, September 20, 2020 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 9/27 7PM ET

Sunday, September 27, 2020 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 10/4 7PM ET

Sunday, October 4, 2020 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 10/11 7PM ET

Sunday, October 11, 2020 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 10/18 7PM ET

Sunday, October 18, 2020 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 10/25 7PM ET

Sunday, October 25, 2020 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Writing Workshop for AP® English Students - 11/1 7PM ET

Sunday, November 1, 2020 · 7:00 PM EST

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