Explore My Writing
If you are ages 10-14, like to read, and would like to learn how the craft of writing works, this class just might be for you!
Since no one writes like a reader, each year we carefully choose just four great books for us to read and discuss together, so you still have lots of time to read the other things you love. During class we mix in deep thoughts, great quotes from famous writers, occasional poetry, and random useless information designed to get your creative engines humming. Each class has one focus designed to make us stronger writers, and we practice that skill both in class and as part of our writing that week. You won’t just meet all the requirements of a year-long English class; you’ll also see for yourself how your grammar, vocabulary choices, and many tricks of the trade work together to grab your readers’ attention.
We usually write three very short pieces each week, and they usually range from expository or persuasive to creative writing. As we’re working during the week, we get instant feedback from Mr. George’s EXPLOREMYWRITING app designed to help us along. Each week before class, we have a brief help session for our writing questions. Then we choose one of our pieces to read to everyone each week. Standing up and reading to each other doesn’t just build our confidence and expression; each week we look forward to seeing how others respond to what we’ve written!
This class is designed to be repeatable as you continue practicing and growing your skills. This class has two different reading levels (each with its own writing assignments), and we rotate each one every other year; this means that a student who enters the class at age ten can continue for up to four years. You will get to know and enjoy the writing of other students in the class, and they will get to enjoy yours too!
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Ages: 10-14
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Time: Wednesdays 9:30A.M. - Noon
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Cost: $1800.00
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Materials: laptop or iPad with internet access, paperback novels TBA
Students who are also enrolled in Wednesday-afternoon WonderRoots get a $50 discount at registration…and bring their lunch to eat between classes.
There is a sibling discount of $135.00 yearly ($15/month)
Teachers: George Rietz assisted by Clare Rietz.