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ELA/Writing/Reading
Intro to Poetry Slam - R3
with Stephenie Stevens
Ages: 13 - 18
In this creative class, we will work on selecting and perfecting student written poetry, the elements of good poetry performance, and finalize by practicing competition form. Look for our demonstration at the Spring showcase! Can be chosen to receive 1/2 transcript credit in Performing Arts or general elective with a letter grade.
THE Zine Project - R3
with Sarah Akers
Ages: 13 - 19
What’s a zine? It’s more than just a mini magazine… it’s an amazing tool for self-expression, storytelling, and connection. In this class, we’ll explore the radical history of zines, study all the different forms they can take, and, best of all, create our own zines every week. Our focus is on creativity, activism, and collaboration. At the end of the course, we’ll celebrate with our own little zine fest! Whether you’re into art, poetry, politics, comics, or just want to tell your own story, this is your space.
Reader's Theatre - R4
with Melissa Platero
Ages: 8 - 11
Reader's theatre is a form of drama where participants read from a script to tell a story. Unlike a traditional play, actors do not memorize their lines and the performance is minimal, using little or no props, costumes, or sets. The focus is on vocal expression and interpretation to convey the story and characters to the audience.
Victorian Gothic Novel - R4
with Stephenie Stevens
Ages: 13 - 18
No books present Gothic better than Frankenstein, Dracula, and their Victorian ilk. We will read and discuss these novels as well as the changes in the world that made this period so prolific for this genre. Homework will primarily consist of the reading, but for a 1/2 ELA transcript credit, additional homework will be required.