As new middle schoolers, 6th graders are expected to read and write in much more depth. This course gives students a great start down the college prep literary path. Students build on ever more advanced techniques of writing and broaden their exploration of literature.
All California language arts standards are covered. Each class and, to the fullest extent possible (quite a lot ;-) each individual builds up areas of weakness by using areas of strength.
The teacher, Scott Cowan, guides students to deeply develop and explore writing interests in
Essays/Short Fiction/Biography/History/Poetry/Science/Humor/other genres.
Students learn to write, think, read, organize... much more constructively and critically over the semester-long course.
Cost and Payment plans:
Lesson fees vary depending on the course you choose as the best for you.
Private lessons, tailored perfectly to individual needs: ......$90/Hr.
Semi-Privates.....................................................................$75/Hr.
Trios...................................................................................$65/Hr.
Quads and Quints................................................................$50/Hr.
[Ideal for 6th gr. writers' workshops:]
6-8 students.....................................................................$43/Hr.
9-13(max. number in any group).................................$35/Hr.
Since all seats in group courses are reserved for students in the course, and, thus, no one can fill a seat that goes empty, there is, unfortunately, no way to discount the course for those students who are absent on a given date. If a student misses a week and there is room available in another section of the course on another day of the week, the student is welcome to come on a "make-up day" at no extra charge. Students in the course can also take advantage of unlimited private sessions available at a significant discount.
