Canadian Academy of English
Intermediate 2Grades 9–10

Mechanics of Writing, Intermediate 2

Fridays 4:30-5:30

Mechanics of Writing: Intermediate 2 prepares students for advanced secondary and pre-university writing by focusing on essay structure, argument development, analytical thinking, and revision. Students learn to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively while developing the organizational and technical writing skills expected in academic environments. Through structured writing assignments, guided revision, and teacher feedback, students become more confident and effective writers.

What you’ll learn

  • Write organized and well-developed essays for a variety of purposes.
  • Develop clear thesis statements and central arguments.
  • Support claims using relevant evidence and explanation.
  • Analyze information and communicate ideas logically.
  • Apply effective organizational structures to academic writing.
  • Use varied sentence structures and academic vocabulary appropriately.
  • Revise and edit writing for clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.
  • Produce polished essays that demonstrate critical thinking and audience awareness.

How it Works

Self-paced learning, with real feedback

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Enrol & get placed

Book the course and we confirm the right level for your child.

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Learn at your own pace

Interactive lessons and activities, available anytime on any device.

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Complete authentic tasks

Assessments that show genuine understanding, not memorization.

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Get educator feedback

A real Canadian educator reviews every major assessment personally.

Course outline

Unit 01
Foundations of Academic Writing
Unit 02
Thesis Statements and Essay Structure
Unit 03
Developing Body Paragraphs
Unit 04
Expository Writing
Unit 05
Argumentative Writing
Unit 06
Analytical Writing
Unit 07
Revision and Editing for Academic Writing
Unit 08
Academic Essay Project

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