Classes for 6th Graders
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Does your child love to read and write? Do they hate writing and you want to help them improve their writing skills? Maybe your child thinks reading is boring. If you’re a parent seeking to help your child take their writing more seriously or develop a love a reading, then you’re not alone. Our online writing intensives and semester long book clubs are designed to help your 12 year-old take the next step in their academic journey.
Exploring Explanatory and Compare & Contrast Essays
In this 55-minute class, students will complete 2 essays. This class focuses on writing an Explanatory Essay and a Compare & Contrast Essay using a 5 paragraph essay. Unlike many writing classes this is not a lecture course! Less than half of our time in class is spent on instruction. Students will have about 30 minutes of in class writing time and are encouraged to use their time wisely. This class is very hands on and the instructor provides individual feedback to students to help them better understand teacher feedback. Our goal is to help students feel more in control of their own writing process and more informed regarding teacher expectations.
Book Club: Action Adventures
This book club features a collection of swash buckling adventures that withstand the test of time. Reading adaptations (shortened versions) of American classics, your kiddo will gobble up each book with enthusiasm. Following our reading time, students will discuss the story before extending our conversation using drawings, creative writing, or Kahoot.
*If your child is Dyslexic special adjustments can be made to ensure your child’s successful engagement. Please contact us prior to registration. To discuss your child’s needs.
Book Club:The Dark and Twisted Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Learners will read short stories written by Edgar Allan Poe and explore the morals for society cloaked in his murder and mystery. After analyzing the story of the week, students will expand the conversation through either creative writing or Kahoot.
*If your child is Dyslexic special adjustments can be made to ensure your child’s successful engagement. Please contact us prior to registration. To discuss your child’s needs.
Blogging & Web Design
Blogging can open doors for achieving many goals in life. Students will write weekly blogs that will showcase their interest. Like to draw? A blog showcasing your artwork can provide an opportunity to share with friends, build a group of fans, and build a portfolio for future college submissions. There are many types of blogs available. Some blog ideas are: cooking, music, travel destinations, makeup, fashion, comics, or just the day in life of being a teen. Students will use their original content in addition to material that they search online, to create their blog posts.