Distinguished Learners: Summer Writing Bootcamp
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June: Narrative Writing
This writing course is designed for distinguished writers who are ready to deepen their craft and take their personal narratives to the next level.
In the month of June, students will closely examine the elements of a compelling personal narrative through the lens of a high-quality mentor text. They will then generate ideas for their own narrative, centered around a meaningful experience of working toward and achieving a goal.
Throughout the month, targeted mini-lessons will focus on advanced narrative techniques—such as strategic planning with sketch notes, crafting authentic dialogue, enhancing scenes with vivid descriptive details, and more. With an emphasis on voice, structure, and style, students will move with intention through each stage of the writing process—from brainstorming and drafting to revising and publishing—using the mentor text as a guide for excellence.
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July: Opinion Writing
This writing course is designed for distinguished writers who are ready to strengthen their persuasive voice and elevate their opinion writing.
In the month of July, students will analyze the structure and techniques of a sophisticated mentor text to deepen their understanding of effective opinion writing. They’ll then develop their own compelling opinion piece, focusing on the most impactful type of technology in today’s world.
Challenging and focused mini-lessons will sharpen high-level writing skills such as identifying and addressing a specific audience, incorporating strong evidence from reference texts, elaborating with clarity and depth, and more. With a mentor text as their model, students will thoughtfully move through the entire writing process—from brainstorming to drafting, revising, and publishing—crafting polished, persuasive pieces that reflect their advanced writing abilities.
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August: Informational Writing
This writing course is designed for distinguished writers who are ready to enhance their informational writing with greater depth, precision, and sophistication.
In the month of August, students will analyze a high-quality mentor text to examine the key elements of effective informational writing. They will then apply these insights as they brainstorm and develop their own writing piece, focusing on a specific aspect of the solar system.
Throughout the month, advanced mini-lessons will refine essential writing techniques such as conducting focused research, accurately citing sources, incorporating sentence variety for clarity and impact, and more. With the mentor text as a model, students will navigate each stage of the writing process—from brainstorming and drafting to revising and publishing—producing polished, informative pieces that reflect their advanced skills and growing expertise.
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June & July Bundle
Sign up now and get June and July's classes at a 25% discount! This special offer gives you the chance to dive into engaging and educational lessons at a great price, helping your child stay sharp and excited about learning during the summer months. Don't miss out on this limited-time deal—secure your spot today!
$350.00
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June, July & August Bundle
Sign up today and enjoy a 25% discount on June, July, and August’s classes! This special offer gives your child access to three months of exciting, educational content at a fantastic price. Keep their learning going strong all summer long while saving big. Don’t miss out—enroll now and make the most of this limited-time deal!
$500.00