Enrichment Classes for Gifted and Talented Middle School Students
Reading Comprehension
Engage in discussion and activities that strengthen your critical thinking and reading comprehension skills. Through short stories, articles, writing exercises and discussion, we'll explore how authors convey deeper meaning for greater understanding. Preparatory work and homework provided. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
Reading Comprehension: Non-Fiction
August 5 - 9
1pm PST
$250
Reading Comprehension: Fiction
August 12 - 16
2pm PST
$250
Passionate Writers
Engage in activities that hone your skills and foster your love of writing as storytelling. Areas of focus are Sentence Fluency and Word Choice with the goal of cultivating descriptive language, specifically in employing similes, metaphors and other literary devices. Optional homework activities are provided. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
Passionate Writers
July 22 - 26
6pm PST
$250
Passionate Writers
July 29 - August 2
2pm PST
$250
Presentation Skills
Examine successful presentations and develop one on a topic of your passion! You will learn how to structure your work, create engaging slides, present in a compelling way and field questions from the audience. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Benjamin Morgan
Fridays, July 12 - August 9
1pm PST
$250
Essay Writing
Read sample essays and identify effective/ineffective elements. Explore editorials, personal narratives and persuasive rhetorical devices. Formulate a claim and write essays using details and textual evidence to substantiate your ideas. Receive feedback and revise your essays. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
July 29 - August 2
6pm PST
$250
Vocabulary Institute
Aristophanes said, "By words, the mind is excited and the spirit elated." Join this deep-dive into the world of words for the purpose of expanding your written and verbal vernacular. Preparatory work provided. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Grades 4 - 6. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
August 12 - 16
6pm PST
$250
“Your classes have helped me improve greatly on how I speak my views on or talk about certain topics. You have exposed me to persuasive speeches and expository speeches, and have helped me succeed in giving both.”
Public Speaking Salons
Being comfortable in front of an audience and able to express your ideas concisely are valuable skills to possess. Being able to capture the undivided attention of your audience and keep them in the palm of your hand as you rally them to action are skills that can transform both the audience and the speaker. Learn how to project your voice, gesticulate effectively, end your sentences definitively and engage your audience. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
Public Speaking Salons (Informative)
July 15 - 19
7pm PST
$250
Public Speaking Salons (Persuasive)
July 22 - 26
2pm PST
$250
Writing Clinics
Participate in guided writing exercises with a focus on syntax, vocabulary and grammar. Both creative and essay prompts are presented. Individualized feedback is provided in real time. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
August 12 - 16
1pm PST
$250
“You gave very nice feedback and were very encouraging. I also liked how you gave us examples and made sure the classroom was relaxed.”
Summer 2024 Registration
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