Elite Academic/Analytical Writing Intensive Camp G7-G11
✍️ Elite Academic/Analytical Writing Intensive Camp (Grades 7–11)
Build unshakable foundations for top-tier academic writing!
This intensive camp helps students strengthen structure, logic, theme development, and argument refinement —the core skills needed to excel in top grades, AP courses, and Ivy-level college admissions writing.
Students Will Gain
- Master the 5-paragraph essay and advanced structural frameworks.
- Learn to craft specific, original, debatable claims.
- Practice bridging evidence and analysis into powerful arguments. Develop logical flow and cohesion across essays.
- Gain speed and confidence in both critical reading and timed writing.
💡 Perfect for ambitious students seeking to elevate their academic writing from good to elite.
🎯Award-Winning Curriculum and Instructor –
👨🏫 Mr. Hunter Tharpe
- Mr. Tharpe holds a Master’s in English Education from the University of North Carolina. He led North Iredell High School’s English program from the state’s bottom 10% to #1, outperforming over 2,200 peers. His student-centered approach empowers learners to achieve exceptional growth in reading and writing.
🗓️ Elite Academic/Analytical Writing Intensive Camp Schedule
• Grades 7–11
10/5 – 12/7 · SUN (10 lessons · $600)
🕘 10:00–11:00 PM ET
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM PT
👨🏫 Instructor: Mr. Hunter Tharpe
🗓️ Elite Academic/Analytical Writing Intensive Camp B Schedule
• For Grades 7–11 students who have completed AW100
11/2 – 12/7 · SUN (6 lessons · $360)
🕘 10:00–11:00 PM ET
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM PT
👨🏫 Instructor: Mr. Hunter Tharpe
💻 Live Zoom Classes with Recording
👥 Small Group Lessons, 6–10 students
📝 Individually Graded Homework
🚀Write Smarter. Think Sharper. Win Bigger!
Whether you’re aiming for top grades, elite summer programs, or international essay competitions like the John Locke Global Essay Competition, this is your gateway to clarity, persuasion, and academic impact.
Elite Analytical Writing Intensive Camp Syllabus
Lesson 1: Foundations of Analytical Writing
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Overview of the 5-paragraph essay structure.
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Red vs. Blue exercise: Distinguishing personal opinion vs. textual analysis.
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Identifying thesis vs. topic.
Lesson 2: Crafting Strong Claims
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What makes a claim specific, original, and debatable.
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Examples of weak vs. strong claims.
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Mini-workshop: students draft their own claims.
Lesson 3: Evidence and Analysis
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Identifying credible evidence in literary and informational texts.
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Bridging evidence and argument.
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Practice: writing 1–2 body paragraphs with embedded analysis.
Lesson 4: Structuring Paragraphs with Purpose
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Topic vs. concluding sentences.
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“Relationship Game”: Ensuring logical flow within paragraphs.
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Group editing session of sample paragraphs.
Lesson 5: Upgrading Claims & Writing with Speed
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Techniques to deepen basic claims into nuanced arguments.
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Strategies for faster, more effective writing.
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Reading critically for analysis (not just comprehension).
Lesson 6: Asking Better Questions, Writing Better Essays
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Using inquiry to generate thematic insights.
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From surface question → deeper analytical lens.
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Practice: develop essay prompts into thematic statements.
Lesson 7: Themes, Thematic Statements, and Motifs
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How to extract themes from literature or history.
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Writing strong thematic statements.
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Motifs and symbolism as analytical tools.
Lesson 8: Flow vs. Content Patterns
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Case study reading: All the Light We Cannot See (excerpts).
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Identifying content vs. flow patterns in analytical writing.
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Workshop: revising essays for rhythm and coherence.
Lesson 9: Cohesion & Balance — Logic in Detail
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Strategies for connecting paragraphs into a unified argument.
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Balancing analysis with evidence.
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Peer review exercise: check cohesion in each other’s drafts.
Lesson 10: Leveling Up Your Flow
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Quick “fixes” to elevate writing style (adjectives, adverbs, and precision nouns).
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Revision clinic: polishing drafts.
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Final reflection: building a long-term academic writing toolkit.
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名师：Mr. Hunter Tharpe
Mr. Hunter Tharpe北卡罗来纳州公认的顶尖英语教师之一。Hunter老师所指导的学生在阅读与写作方面的学术进步，超过了全州2200多名同类学生，稳居全州第一。作为一位擅长课程开发与教学设计的专家，他以学生为中心的创新教学方法，在短短四年内将North Iredell High School英语系从全州倒数10%跃升至全州第一，创造了令人瞩目的教育奇迹。
Hunter Tharpe老师拥有北卡罗来纳大学（UNC）英语教育硕士学位，长期专注于高级阅读与写作教学。他深信每一位学生都蕴藏无限潜力，致力于激发学生的学习热情，帮助他们在学术道路上实现真正的飞跃。