About Before Epics Come EssaysBefore Epics Come Essays was created at the same time as Before Papers Come Paragraphs. Like that course, it has been taught in both the classroom and online and is level 2 of The Denim Beret Writing Program. The online option is a hybrid model of correspondence and teacher interaction. Using the Google platform, including Gmail, Classroom, Hangout, Meet, and Drive, students study lessons independently, complete assignments, and submit them for grading. They have unlimited teacher access through email, Classroom stream, and instant messaging, and they have regular teacher-student video chats to ensure understanding and progress. |
Is level 2 right for your student?Parents should be aware that Before Epics Come Essays is significantly more challenging and time-consuming than Before Papers Come Paragraphs. I do not reteach any of the level 1 material, so students must be comfortable with the skills taught in Before Papers Come Paragraphs first. In addition, the assignments are longer and more complex, including not only the usual lesson practice exercises but also an editing exercise and a style mini-lesson. In the second half of the course, students also begin reading and responding to published essays from The Seagull Reader: Essays, by Joseph Kelly. All students must purchase this book as part of their supplies for the course. |