Reading Comprehension
Engage in discussion and activities that strengthen your critical thinking and reading comprehension skills. Through short stories, 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.
Tuesdays at 5pm PST
April 16 - June 18
$500 (10 sessions)
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.
Tuesdays at 6pm PST
April 16 - June 18
$500 (10 sessions)
Reading Comprehension & Essay Writing Clinic
Students strengthen critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, such as identifying main ideas and finding evidence to substantiate their essay claims. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8.
Wednesdays at 6pm and 7pm PST
$500 (10 sessions)
Wednesday Writers
Students engage in activities that hone their skills and foster their love of writing as storytelling. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8.
For the spring session, the areas of focus are Sentence Fluency and syntax with the goal of cultivating a variety of complex sentences that engage and delight the reader.
Wednesdays
5pm PST (grades 3 - 5)
6pm and 7pm (grades 6 - 8)
April 17 - June 19
$500 (10 sessions)
“Going to Mrs. Russell’s class is like immersing yourself in a new world where anything can happen! It’s full of life, magic, and laughter. By the end, you’ll be creating your own unique world that you never want to leave.”
“I love to go to Mrs. Russell’s class because it’s where I get to write about anything I want! It’s enjoyable and you learn a lot. It is very fun and you get to work with your peers sometimes. I am sure you will love this class! :)”