Hope Chinese School



I. ABOUT THE INTENSIVE ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP

This workshop provides students with focused instruction in writing the types of essays most required by colleges and standardized tests such as SAT, magnet school prep, etc. Students practice all steps in the writing process to brainstorm, draft, and refine expository, evaluative, and argumentative essays. Student produce polished prose which reflects their development as writers who have created texts for a specific audience.

Benefits of attending the Intensive Essay Writing Workshop

1. Rigorous curricula grounded in proven writing instruction methods

2. Individualized goal setting and focused feedback to help students reach their writing goals

3. Prize-winning essays as models for structures, features, and purpose

What is in the workshop

Types of essays included:

1. Narrative

2. Description

3. Process Analysis

4. Comparison/Contrast

5. Classification/Division

6. Definition

7. Cause and Effect

Also included are specific instruction in writing compelling sentences, paragraphs, introductions, and conclusions.

II. HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNET PREP

This prep class is designed and structured to help student pass the admission tests to the Magnet schools in Montgomery county. This course covers math, verbal, essay writing and reading comprehension. Also included are three practice tests that aim to enhance students’ test taking skills and strategies.

Benefits of attending Magnet Prep

1. A very competitive learning environment where students can develop their potentials

2. Extensive coverage of materials and practices that provides 8th grade student a great opportunity to review Algebra 1/Geometry, vocabulary and reading comprehension

3. Frequent simulated practice tests enhance students the critical test taking skills and strategies

4. Structured curriculum and exclusive data bank that aims to provide students a competitive edge in test taking

5. Help students in taking standardized tests such as SAT, SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test), ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination), or Johns Hopkins University CTY qualification test

III. SAT/PSAT PREP

SAT is the most important test required in college application. A high SAT test score provides students advantages in application selection process. This prep class is designed to prepare student all test taking skills, strategies, and practices needed to score high on SAT.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING MAGNET PROGRAMS

1. Detailed instructions and rigorous practices

2. Proven track record: APLUS students raised an average of 265 points after completing SAT prep class

3. Three full-length practice tests, including written essays, enhance students the critical test taking skills and strategies

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