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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $450 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 Payment Plan available Curriculum: none Homework: Yes Hours/Week:  1-2 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades: 4 - 6 Exploring Writing: Grades 4 - 6     Rosie's writing classes are lively and interactive and provide the direction and inspiration critical for any student. The program focuses on two major themes: First; building the desire and confidence to write, and second; giving children the tools with which to accomplish the task. These classes provide a non-threatening environment that will stimulate and nurture creative expression. Through the use of lively, interactive games and activities students will explore the beauty and riches of the written word, reaching beyond the mechanics of writing, and delighting in the art of invention.  In the first semester students will focus on Creative Writing. In the second semester we will build upon the skills learned and introduce new topics and themes to explore. Further exposure to the elements, the language and the methods of writing will serve to bring students to the next level. Writing skills will be challenged and refined through classroom instruction, guided practice and at home assignments.   Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a one year course with each semester encompassing 14 weeks. Totaling 7 months.   Biography:  Rosie is a homeschool mother of 3 and has been teaching for over 20 years.  She is a featured convention speaker, both in Florida and now in Texas and is also a representative for Total Language Plus, a literature-based language arts program. Rosie has been serving homeschoolers and private schools as an educational and curriculum consultant. Rosie has a  wealth of knowledge and experience especially in the area of writing and language arts and is the author and producer of the writing program, The Wonder of Words; a program that provides students with the opportunity to embark on a truly unique and enjoyable writing experience.

 

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $450 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 Payment Plan available Curriculum: $75 Homework: Yes Hours/Week:  1-2 Max/Min Students: 12/5 Grades: 7 - 9 Exploring Writing with Literature   This is a comprehensive language arts and literature studies course that will provide opportunities for writing, and cover: vocabulary, spelling, active reading and reflective thinking. Some of the studies will culminate with special Readers Theatre presentations. Students will also explore a wide variety of writing styles and genres, including paragraph and essay writing, working to develop style, technique and form.  Writing skills will be challenged and refined through classroom instruction, guided practice and at home assignments.    We will study the novels, The Bronze Bow and Words by Heart. Required Text Book: Write Source 2000 grade 8. (Available in our store)  Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a one year course with each semester encompassing 14 weeks Totaling 7 months.

 

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Materials Fee: $ 20 Class Fee: $450 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 Payment Plan available Curriculum per semester: $ 50 Homework: Yes Hours/Day: 1-2 Max/Min Students: 12/6 Grades: 4 - 6   Literature based Language Arts Studies    This comprehensive language arts course covers: Vocabulary, spelling, reading comprehension, and writing while promoting active reading and reflective thinking.  The Fall Semester Rosie will cover the award winning books The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Treasures of the Snow.  In the  Spring Semester Rosie will cover the award winning book: Caddie Woodlawn.  This rich, comprehensive language arts course will include daily at home assignments that will require some parent involvement.  Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a one year course with each semester encompassing 14 weeks. Totaling 7 months.

 

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Materials Fee: $ 20 Class Fee: $250 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 40 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 1-2 Max/Min Students:  10/5 Grades:                  7&up   Intro to Speech   This class focuses on the components of a successful presentation, introducing a variety of speaking styles including recitations, expository speaking, persuasive speaking, and impromptu. Students will build confidence as they work on developing physical and vocal expression. This class will provide several opportunities for students to deliver their oral presentations to an audience. This class provides the avenue for students to develop critical, lifelong communication skills. The class will culminate with a competitive speech tournament. Classes are offered for grades 7 and up. Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a one semester course encompassing 14 weeks.  This class is not a requirement for joining the SONT Competitive Speech & Debate Club.

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $210 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 Payment Plan available Curriculum: incl Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 1-2 Max/Min Students:  10/6 Grades:                  4-6   Readers Theater      Readers theater is an enjoyable activity that allows students to experience stories in a supportive, non-threatening environment that nurtures creativity and imagination. Communication skills are enhanced as children become cognizant of voice projection, appropriate inflection, and accurate pronunciation of words. Children are lured into language that is rich with imagery and extend their vocabulary without effort. This unique mode of student involvement in literature provides a venue to increase comprehension, improve writing skills, challenge creativity, build oral presentation abilities, and finally, increase the student's enjoyment and understanding of literature. The higher levels of thinking skills required to create and share readers theater effectively make the process a valuable learning experience. Classes are offered for grades 4 - 6. Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a 14 week one semester class.

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Writing Camp      Rosie's writing camps are lively and interactive and provide the direction and inspiration critical for any student. The program focuses on two major themes: First; building the desire and confidence to write, and second; giving children the tools with which to accomplish the task. These classes provide a non-threatening environment that will stimulate and nurture creative expression. Students will explore a wide variety of writing styles and genres, working to develop style, technique and form.    Class Time: 2 hours per day, 5 days per week Classes will culminate with a special presentation and parents are invited to attend.