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From Sentences to Paragraphs: Building Strong Writing Foundations
with Audra Eckes
Ages: 8 - 12
This course helps students become confident, creative writers by mastering the building blocks of great writing - sentences! Students will review and expand upon how to write different types of sentences, improve grammar and clarity, and use strong details. As the course progresses, students will work on how to organize thoughts into well-structured paragraphs. Through engaging lessons, fun writing prompts, and collaborative activities, students will grow their writing skills one sentence at a time. Students need to already know how to form a variety of basic sentences and should be ready or almost ready for paragraph writing. There will be homework and access to a computer and Google account at home will be necessary. Students will have the use of computers/Chromebooks in class. ELA 1 prior to or with this class would be beneficial to the students and is strongly encouraged.
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World Building
with AJ Eldred
Ages: 13 - 18
World Building is a class designed with fantasy writers in mind! In this class we will discuss the various aspects of creating a believable fantasy world. Each student will create their own fantasy world using the World Anvil website to stay organized. Each student will work on their world over the course of the semester. The last day is reserved for presentations where the students will be able to show off an aspect of the world that they've created. Instructor Bios
AKC Breeds
with AJ Eldred
Ages: 8 - 12
In this class, we will be covering select breeds recognized by the AKC. The aim of the class is to create knowledgeable and responsible future dog owners. Select breeds will be discussed in depth including history, appearance, temperament, grooming, and health issues. We will not shy away from hard facts nor will we forget to pause and enjoy the delights a dog can bring. There is light homework in this class, a worksheet to be filled out each week between classes, due at the beginning of each class.
Please Note: Lunch is required for all who have 2nd & 3rd period classes. Please add the correct lunch to your cart before checking out. If we notice that it is not added, we will add it as a separate invoice to you.
High School English
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 13 - 18
This 1.5 hour class will cover writing and literature based on a mix of the various high school English subject matter from current and classical books and learning to write essays.
Co-teaching: Stacy Lyerly and Audra Eckes
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