Live instructors guide students (ages 8–11) through lessons in reading, analyzing, and creating a range of original pieces.
This course is recommended for students entering Grade 3 or 4. We recommend that students enroll in Language Arts courses at grade level.
In this course, students build their reading and writing skills by studying the works of picture book masters. Each day in class, students begin by reading and discussing a picture book addressing an advanced Language Arts topic. Then, they try their hand at writing with a unique assignment based on the daily topic. In the final days of the course, students will have the chance to apply what they’ve learned as they write and illustrate a picture book of their very own.
Each lesson includes a balance of lively discussion, independent writing time, and games to get the creative juices flowing!
Students must purchase the required book(s) before the start of the course.
Our instructors hold classes virtually, in a small-sized (10-16 students) videoconferencing classroom. With a small class size, teachers can give individualized attention to each student, providing real-time verbal and written feedback and supporting students' growth as writers.
Our Language Arts summer courses do not include homework. Students receive frequent feedback on their writing and present their work throughout the course.
If you drop a summer course before the start of your first class session, we'll issue a full refund for the course tuition. No refunds will be issued for withdrawing from a summer course after the start of your first class session. We do not accept Language Arts book returns, since they are purchased from a third party.
Our summer course offerings meet five days a week, Monday through Friday. We offer this course in two timing formats. Both cover the same course material.
“Peter really appreciates the classes you offer. Especially in these pandemic times your program helps kids to connect and grow and as parents we are very grateful for this.”
– mother, Irina B.
