Courses/Programs offered
event_available LEVEL 1 (Grades 5 & 6)
Introduction to & advanced direction in basic paragraph writing and forming compound thoughts and sentences
Foundational grammar skills: apostrophes, commas, parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, and more
Advanced vocabulary development
Self-editing & proofreading skills
Basic skills for being an engaged reader
Writing for an audience: lessons in public speaking, understanding inflection
Early essay stages: brainstorming, outlining, planning, and essay topic construction
Working with different essay styles: compare/contrast, cause & effect, expository, persuasive
Persuasive essay writing: introductory paragraphs, body paragraphs, and concluding paragraphs
Practical skills in group & individual work, presentation skills, media awareness, study strategies, test/exam writing, and many more!
event_available LEVEL 2 (Grades 7 & 8)
Advanced skills in persuasive essay writing: introductory paragraphs, body paragraphs, and concluding paragraphs
Applying writing skills to forms of public speaking like speeches and debates
Exploration of practical skill application: interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, communicating under pressure, and navigating scholarships and other types of applications
Understanding key components of literary analysis: themes, characters, symbols, and others
Advanced vocabulary development
Using critical thinking skills to apply writing forms to social issues discourse
Advanced skills for being an engaged reader
Introduction to analytical writing forms
Advanced work in grammar and writing syntax including the ordering of adjectives, understanding semi-colons, and descriptive communication
Exploring levels of data analysis
Introduction to poetry, literary devices & poetry analysis
Application of analytical writing forms to literary analysis processes
Practical skills in presentation delivery, media literacy, collaborative & independent work environments, study strategies, test/exam writing, and many more!
event_available LEVEL 3 (High School)
Introduction to & review of analytical essay writing: introductory paragraphs, body paragraphs, and concluding paragraphs
Advanced analytical essay writing skills
Analyzing & writing analytical essays on various media: short stories, poetry, and novels
Advanced vocabulary development
Professional development skills in resume construction, post secondary application preparation, writing cover letters, career profiles, and interview techniques
Honing reading engagement skills
In-depth literary analysis of novel(s) from the International Baccalaureate (IB) reading list
Advanced work with literary elements (e.g. themes, symbols, character transformation, and others) & literary devices (e.g. metaphors, similes, juxtaposition, personification, and others)
Developing critical thinking abilities to connect literary analysis to social issues
Practical skills in citation styles, working with reliable resources/references, media literacy, individual & collaborative assignment work, study strategies, test/exam writing, among others!
