Rhetoric Rockstars

Elevate Your English Skills in our Summer Enrichment Program!

 

Join us for an unforgettable summer experience where you'll transform into a Rhetoric Rockstar! Our English Enrichment Summer Program is designed for ambitious high school students who want to elevate their writing, reading, and critical thinking skills. Dive deep into the art of persuasion, hone your rhetorical techniques, and get ready to rock your way to college success!

 

Let us match your child with an BES Writing Coach today!

Why Choose the BES English Enrichment Program?

The BES English Enrichment Program, developed by a former Director of College Writing Programs and a Harvard English Professor, is designed to prepare high school seniors for college-level work. Leveraging their extensive expertise and experience, our BES coaches play a crucial role in enhancing both the academic and personal growth of our students. As students prepare for graduation and transition to higher education, they receive tailored guidance and insider insights from college faculty to ensure their writing skills will meet and exceed the expectations at the college level. In just a few weeks this summer, the BES English Enrichment Program, will give your student the skills and confidence they need to excel in their academic pursuits and beyond.

 

ELA workshop

Over the course of several weeks, the BES writing coaches will take their students through 8 Learning Modules, culminating in a final project.  While the curriculum remains consistent for all, the program will adapt to each student's individualized proficiency level. Each student will be given tailored guidance in the areas they need most, along with reinforcement of the concepts they have  mastered. While the program typically spans eight sessions, flexibility is maintained to accommodate individual pacing.

 
introduction
Module 1: Introduction to Academic Writing
  • Understand the differences between high school and college writing expectations.
  • Learn about the various modes of academic writing (narrative, expository, persuasive, argumentative, genres).
  • Apply the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing).
  • Establish Proper Language Use and Conventions (grammatical skills including punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, narrative modes, writing style, audience awareness, rhetorical strategies, creating fluency).
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Module 2: Deep Reading Strategies
  • Learn how to interpret and analyze writing prompts and assignments.
  • Develop strategies for approaching different types of assignments.
  • Enhance critical thinking and reading skills.
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Module 3: The Rhetorical Triangle
  • Understand the basics of the rhetorical triangle and its components.
  • Recognize the importance of ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive writing.
  • Apply rhetorical strategies through an analysis of speeches and advertisements.
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Module 4: Research Skills & Information Literacy
  • Develop effective research strategies.
  • Evaluate sources for credibility and relevance.
  • Identify academic databases and libraries.
  • Create an annotated bibliography.
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Module 5: Thesis Development & Argumentation
  • Understand the components of a strong thesis statement.
  • Create a plan of development style thesis.
  • Formulate topic sentences.
  • Learn how to develop and support arguments effectively.
  • Apply rhetorical appeals.
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Module 6: Organizing and Structuring Essays
  • Learn various organizational structures for essays.
  • Formulate effective outlines.
  • Create cohesive and coherent paragraphs.
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Module 7: Integrating Evidence & Citing Sources
  • Integrate evidence into writing.
  • Differentiate between paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting.
  • Understand the importance of proper citation to avoid plagiarism.
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Module 8: Revision and Editing Techniques
  • Assess writing for clarity, coherence, and correctness.
  • Understand the difference between revising and editing.
  • Use revision and editing strategies effectively.
  • Develop strategies for self-editing and peer review.
project
Capstone Assessment Module: Bringing It All Together
  • Create a culminating essay reflective of the ability to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create within the context of academic writing.
  • Understand how to tailor writing to specific audiences and purposes.
  • Receive specific assessment and feedback from your Coach.

 

Prepared for Success

Graduating from high school is merely the beginning of a student's college and professional journey. Most of what they have learned about rhetorical skills has come from a high school level perspective. Yet, with the guidance of our exceptionally trained college professors and writing coaches, our students will become equipped with the skills essential for the transition to college academics while building the confidence for success in this next phase of learning.

Get started with a BES Writing Coach, and prepare for success. Start your journey today!

Meet the BES Writing Coaches

Jennifer

Jennifer Georgia

Rachel

Rachel Kraushaar