7th Grade: The Art of Writing

Most students don't like writing and find it difficult. But we can change that!

This hands on small group class focuses on understanding and communicating the English language through writing.

We begin by learning the history, structure and artistry of language communication then move on to study the main genres of writing while focusing on the language arts elements that make each unique and beautiful. 

Students will compose original works, imitating the models studied while strengthening their language usage and writing skills.

The art of editing and paraphrasing are areas of focus to help the students develop and refine their unique writing voiceprint.

Wednesday 5:15-6:30 *CLASS FULL

8th Grade: Mastering Word Artistry

Not only comprehending a text's meaning but understanding its unique language is critical to deeply grasping a work of writing.

This small group workshop-style class focuses on understanding the structure and artistry of some of the best crafted works of writing.

We'll study a variety of carefully curated passages to discover the authors' seed idea and how the specific structure, literary devices and language arts elements chosen make the work effective.

Students will deepen their reading skills as they analyze and mark each passage using a whole language, immersion approach. They'll refine their writing as they apply what they've learned to imitate the models they've studied.

Writing variations and editing will continue to be a focus to help students refine and master word artistry and language communication skills.

Mondays 6:00-7:15  *CLASS CLOSED

9th Grade: The Art ofLiterature & Composition

Comprehending and writing about literature and poetry is a focus in high school and college.

This small group workshop-style class focuses on understanding the structure and artistry of some of the best crafted works of fiction writing.

We'll study a variety of narratives, plays and poems to discover the authors' purpose and theme and how the specific structure, literary devices and language arts elements chosen make their work effective.

Students will deepen their reading comprehension skills as they analyze, mark and study each work using a whole language, immersion approach. They'll strengthen and refine their writing as they apply what they've learned to imitate the models they've studied.

Variations, editing and revising will be a focus to help students develop and master word artistry to strengthen language communication skills in both writing and speaking. 

Tuesday 6:30-7:45 *CLASS CLOSED

10th-11th Grade: MasteringAdvanced Style & Composition

Understanding complex texts and writing about them is a critical skill in high school and college.

This small group workshop-style class focuses on understanding the structural argument and style of a variety of the best crafted works of ancient and modern writings.

We'll study carefully curated passages to uncover the authors' purpose and the rhetorical and language arts elements chosen to make their work effective and influential.

Students will deepen their skills in analyzing, comprehending and interpreting as they study each work using a whole language, immersion approach. They'll refine their writing as they apply what they've learned to imitate the models they've studied.

Writing variations, editing and revising will continue to be a focus to help students refine and master word artistry and  language communication skills. 

10th Wednesday 6:30-7:45 *CLASS CLOSED
11th Thursday 6:30-7:45 *CLASS CLOSED

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