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Course Syllabus

GKT103: General Knowledge for Teachers – Essays

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Find the Errors! Fix the Errors!

1.1: Identifying Common Grammar Mistakes

1.2: Making Sense of Syntax

1.3: Creating Clarity through Correction

1.4: Test-Taking Skill 1: Understanding the Test

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Revise for Context

2.1: What Is Context?

2.2. Revision vs. Editing

2.3: Revising an Essay

2.4: Paragraphing

2.5: Test-Taking Skill 2: Pre-Writing

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Supporting Writing

3.1: Stating and Supporting Your Ideas

3.2: Using Support Effectively

3.3: Is It Relevant?

3.4: Test-Taking Skill 3: Organizing Ideas

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Writing the Essay

4.1: Using a Rubric

4.2: The Source-Based Essay

4.3: The Argument Essay

4.4: The Parts of an Essay

Unit 4 Assessment

Course Feedback Survey

Certificate Final Exam

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