Writing struggles are exhausting for students, teachers, and parents. This class guides students through the process of navigating important concepts that play directly into why writing seems unattainable. Practical advice is shared and students have access to a video reminder of what was discussed. Every student can conquer their writing challenges.
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
Classes start with a short survey to kickstart thinking about why writing activities are challenging. Students explore different topics that they may have never considered in the past. A short writing assignment is started during class time.
Students who did not complete their assignment during class may need up 15-30 minutes to complete it.
This class is well-suited for Gr. 9-12 students.
Texts are made available in the classroom. If your student connect from a small scree device, then print the text before the start of class.
A variety of ball point or gel pens of differing weights and thikness.
Loose Leaf Paper.
1" Binder
Is your student a budding wordsmith who dreams of weaving tales but struggles to put pen to paper, or a writer who inspires? This transformative summer writing camp was designed to ignite the spark of imagination and empower all participants to find their unique voices and brilliance..
This class includes a grammar review.
This class meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday for eight consecutive weeks, constituting 24 meetings.
Course Highlights
1. Creative Exploration
- Engage in a series of dynamic and imaginative writing exercises that break down creative barriers.
- Topics connects students to their own narrative and explore their interests while learning how to think how to succeed academically. Students are prepared with superior tools and techniques for the upcoming semesters.
2. Expressive Storytelling
- Dive into the art of storytelling with interactive sessions that focus on character development, plot construction, and building compelling narratives.
- Unleash the power of descriptive language to bring stories to life, captivating readers from the very first sentence.
3. Confidence Building
- This class foster a supportive and encouraging environment where hesitant writers can build confidence in their abilities.
- Receive personalized feedback from experienced instructors to celebrate strengths and address areas for improvement, nurturing growth in a positive way.
4. Inspiring Writing Guiding Questions
- Overcome writer's block with a curated collection of inspiring texts and prompts, designed to stimulate creativity and encourage self-expression.
- Develop a toolbox of techniques to overcome common writing challenges and build resilience in the face of creative obstacles.
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
Students work from source texts that are supplied for every class over three consecutive days. Techniques of how to evaluate the source, think about the content, extract information, manipulate it, and then write about it forms the foundation of this class.
Every week has a specific assignment that are completed during class time. Individual written feedback is provided on all submitted assignments. A general glass feedback on all assignments are also provided.
Video assistance are available for every concept and students have unlimited access to their classroom on the Learning Management System and asynchronous support with their teacher.
Class time is 85 minutes over three consecutive weekdays.
For those in the Gr. 3-5 class, there is a five minute break after the first forty five minutes of the class.
All assignments can be easily finished during the class. Some students who need more time to complete their assignments will spend additional time outside the class to complete their assignments.
This class is for Gr. 9-12 students and meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday for eight consecutive weeks, constituting 24 meetings.
Print any class texts that are posted in the classroom
Loose leaf paper
2" Binder
4 tabs/dividers
This eight-week course provides foundational skills for academic success. Students are often expected to perform well but rarely receive training in how to attain it. In this short course students are introduced to strategies that include a mindset adjustment, critical thinking, listening, and planning skills that are practiced during every lesson as a class project.
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
Students are seldom taught how to learn. Since a growth mindset plays a major role in achieving academic success, skill sets that contribute to the overall outcome are taught. Dispelling myths about how long it takes to learn a skill and become proficient in it as well as supporting techniques are covered as a practical in-class assignment.
Class duration: 1 hour
Students have access to multimedia and additional text relating to topics covered during class.
The weekly topics covered are listed below:
Week 1: Information Skills
Week 2: Dissecting Texts
Week 3: Hierarchical and Graphic Organizers Part I
Week 4: Hierarchical and Graphic Organizers Part II
Week 5: Maps and Visual Language
Week 6: Feynman Technique
Week 7: Concept and Mind Maps
Week 8: Working with Multiple Sources
The class project packet is available for download and printing.
One composition book
Pens, pencil, color pencils, and highlighters
11" X 17" Sheet of paper
This eight-week course provides a foundation for academic success. Students are often expected to perform well but rarely receive training in how to attain it. In this short course students are introduced to strategies that include a mindset adjustment, critical thinking, listening, and planning skills that are practiced during every lesson as a class project.
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
Students are seldom taught to learn. Since a growth mindset plays a major role in achieving academic success, skill sets that contribute to the overall outcome are taught. Dispelling myths about how long it takes to learn a skill and become proficient in it as well as supporting techniques are covered as a practical in-class assignment.
Class duration: 1 hour
Students have access to much multimedia and additional text relating to topics covered during class.
The weekly topics covered are listed below:
Week 1: Mindset Calibration
Week 2: How do we learn?
Week 3: Organizing information
Week 4: Critical listening and thinking
Week 5: Different Techniques
Week 6: Digital and traditional tools
Week 7: Organizing the environment and schedule
Week 8: Study journals and final project
The class project packet is available for download and printing.
One composition book
Pens, pencil, color pencils, and highlighters
11" X 17" Sheet of paper