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Writing Quote of the Month |
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Courage does not always roar.Sometimes, courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." |
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FCS Writing Center News |
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The GRAND OPENING PARTY was a success! Pictures will be up soon!
TEACHERS! Come to the Recommendation Writing Roundtable! Details soon!
SENIORS! Come to the first College Essay Workshop on Wed 9/26!
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What is the Freire Writing Center? |
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Open to all Freire staff and students, a visit to the Writing Center can help you... |
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brainstorm a new personal writing project or get started on a class assignment; |
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organize your thoughts into a logical order; |
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come up with a clear and forceful thesis; |
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find supporting evidence in a text to support a thesis; |
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find and correct spelling, grammar, and mechanical errors in a paper; |
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revise a paper for style and content; |
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revise a short story, poem, or other creative writing project for publication; |
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revise a letter, memo, or other piece of business writing; |
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create or update a resume, cover letter, or personal statement; |
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Freire Writing Center Help Files |
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compose and revise college application essays |
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...and more! Please tell us how we can help you become a better writer. We are looking forward to working with you! |
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Click the files to the left for answers to all your writing questions... |
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Please use the links below to tell us what you think of the Writing Center... or ask us more about it! |
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Each month, the Freire Writing Center will sponsor a Writing Raffle -- every person who submits a piece of writing will be entered to win a prize, and their work will be eligible for inclusion in the Writing Center's quarterly literary journal, "Write the World."
CLICK HERE FOR THIS MONTH'S GUIDELINES! |
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Click the globe to the right to visit the web page of Freire Writing Center's quarterly literary journal,
"Write the World."
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Click here for info on the Freire Writing Fellows program, as well as bios on the Fellows themselves! |
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Freire Writing Center FAQ... |
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Q: Who can use the center?
A: All Freire staff and students are welcome to use the Writing Center.
Q: Who will help me with my writing?
A: Mr. Ted and Ms. Stacey are available during both lunch periods. (Starting 2nd quarter,) Drexel student volunteers and (starting 3rd quarter,) Freire Writing Fellows will also be avilable for peer-editing services.
Q: What happens during a conference?
A: You will meet one-on-one with a Writing Center staff member and receive help with any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final proofreading.
Q: What kinds of writing can the center staff help me with?
A: Anything! Whether it's a one paragraph class assignment or a short story you wrote "just for fun," we are here to listen, read, and help.
Q: When is the center open?
A: The Writing Center is open 4th and 5th pd (during both lunches) for appointments and, when available, "drop-in" service.
Q: Where is the center located?
A: The Writing Center is located in Ms. Stacey's room, B15, which is in the basement of FCS.
Q: Do I need to make an appointment?
A: It's suggested you stop by the center to schedule an appointment. If no appointments are scheduled on a certain day, we welcome "drop-ins" on a first come, first served basis.
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SHARE YOUR WORDS!
Click here for the Freire Writing Center's listing of...
writing contests!
scholarship opportunities!
ways to get published! |
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This many people have visited the Freire Writing Center's web page... enjoy! |
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The Freire Writing Center is a program of the Freire Charter School, located at 2027 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, PA. Contact us at (215) 557-8555 or click on the dragon to visit our web site.
Click the book below to visit Ms. Stacey's English 3 web site. |
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