Essential writing skills used in college and career!
Writing for Adulthood is a self-paced writing course for teens who want to strengthen the kinds of writing skills they’ll use throughout high school, college, work, and everyday life—without losing creativity or voice in the process.
Through twelve weeks of pre-recorded video lessons, students will learn how to communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and confidently across a wide range of real-world writing situations. Each week includes a video lesson, guided activities, a writing assignment, and personalized feedback from a real instructor.
Students will practice skills like professional email writing, resumes and cover letters, persuasive writing, personal statements, argument and opinion writing, interview preparation, research-based writing, and clear communication for academic and professional settings. Lessons also focus heavily on tone, audience, organization, clarity, and learning how to adapt writing for different situations.
Rather than approaching writing as a rigid set of rules, the course emphasizes communication, confidence, and flexibility. Students learn how to sound professional without sounding robotic, how to advocate for themselves effectively, and how to organize their thoughts in ways that feel natural and readable.
Because the course is self-paced, students can complete lessons on their own schedule while still benefiting from meaningful instructor feedback and structured guidance. The prerecorded format also allows students to revisit lessons whenever they need a refresher on a particular skill.
This course is ideal for teens preparing for high school, college applications, first jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, leadership positions, dual enrollment programs, or simply the growing independence that comes with becoming an adult.
By the end of the twelve weeks, students will leave with stronger communication skills, greater confidence in professional and academic writing, and a practical toolkit they can continue using long after the course ends.
Topics
-Writing to argue in a professional way -Writing to request a raise -Writing to request a donation/resources -Writing a letter of complaint -Writing a resignation letter -Writing to follow up after a meeting -Writing a cover letter -Things you shouldn't do in writing -Writing to apologize -Writing a thank you note or letter of appreciation -Writing to decline a request/to say "no" -Professional writing in email/text form
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6–12.1 — Argument and Opinion Writing
Students practice persuasive writing, argument construction, and opinion writing — learning how to advocate for themselves effectively, support claims clearly, and adapt persuasive technique to real-world contexts like cover letters, personal statements, and professional communication.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6–12.2 — Informative and Explanatory Writing
Students develop skills in research-based writing, clear explanation, and organized communication — practicing how to convey ideas accurately and readably for academic and professional audiences.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6–12.4 — Production and Distribution of Writing
Students produce writing appropriate to a wide range of real-world tasks, purposes, and audiences — including professional emails, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and academic writing — developing flexibility and intentionality across multiple formats.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6–12.5 — Strengthening Writing Through Revision
Students refine writing through guided activities and personalized instructor feedback throughout the course — focusing on clarity, organization, tone, and audience awareness as key revision priorities.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6–12.10 — Range of Writing
Students write consistently across 12 weeks in a wide range of functional formats — building confidence and fluency in real-world writing situations they will encounter throughout high school, college, and career.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6–12.3 — Knowledge of Language
Students develop the ability to adapt language, tone, and style to different situations — learning how to sound professional without sounding robotic, how to match register to audience, and how to communicate with clarity and confidence across contexts.
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