Language Arts Enrichment

Spring 2012 Semester
Catagory Language Arts
Course Name Preschool Literature Hour: When I Grow Up...
Teacher Olson
Description All children love to be read to, and what better place to do it than Preschool Literature Hour? We will be learning about occupations through the eyes of Mr. Small, a series of books written by Lois Lenski. Each week we will read the entertaining books and participate in different activities and a craft related to what Mr. Small did in the book. Sometimes we'll even have a snack related to the theme of the day. Listening comprehension is a very important skill that should be developed early, and we'll do it through the Willy the Wisher stories. The children will enjoy predicting what comes next in the stories and thinking through different scenarios.
Tuition: $55.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 8
Class Maximum 12
Age Minimum 4
Age Maximum 6
Required books or supplies None
Prerequisities None
Room # 15
Time 11:00 AM
Catagory Language Arts
Course Name American Girl Reading Club: Kirsten 1854
Teacher Bruck 
Description The year is 1854, and the immigrants are pouring into America.  Kirsten and her family have traveled from Sweden to settle in a new land of promise, Minnesota.  Join our Reading Club this semester to learn more about coming to America, travel in the 1800’s, and starting a new life in a new land.  We’ll explore through book discussion, geography, crafts, and drama.  If you love American Girls and reading, this is the class for you!
Tuition: $75.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 6
Class Maximum 13
Age Minimum 6
Age Maximum 11
Required books or supplies There is an outside reading requirement for this class.  We will read through all 6 books in the Kirsten series over the 12 week semester.  No need to purchase the books; they are available at any library!
Prerequisities The child should be able to read sufficiently enough to read the books, unless the parent is planning to read the books aloud.  We do some writing in class but only a small amount.
Room # 25
Time 11:00 AM
Catagory Language Arts
Course Name New Millennium Girl’s Character Creation Creative Writing 
Teacher May
Description Much like the beloved American Girls, but with a Christian twist! This is a wonderfully fun class where the student will learn the basics of creative writing: character development, setting, and plot. We will create a Princess character then write a faith filled story about her. The fun continues as we create her as a paper doll and design her clothing. We end the semester with a tea party-fashion show with their paper dolls and clothing that the girls designed. My new books will be the basis for this class: Creative Writing Made Easy, Introducing Isabel and Isabel's Closet. Beginners welcome.  
Tuition: $75.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 6
Class Maximum 11
Age Minimum 8
Age Maximum 12
Required books or supplies spiral notebook and pencil
Prerequisities NONE
Room # 24
Time 12:30 PM
Catagory Language Arts
Course Name Creative Writing and Publishing for Children II
Teacher May
Description This class is for the experienced fiction writers. We will write and publish another anthology on Lulu Press. We will develop an action -fantasy story much like that of Lord of the Rings or if the student prefers, I will lead them through publishing their own book-it must be at least 20 pages, type written. Light writing homework will be assigned.  
Tuition: $75.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 6
Class Maximum 11
Age Minimum 10
Age Maximum 14
Required books or supplies Spiral notebook and pencil.
Prerequisities This is not a class for beginners. Must have prior writing experience or have been in one of Mrs. May's classes. Student must be able to submit their work in typewritten form at the end for publication.
Room # 24
Time 10:00 AM