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Fall Reading & Writing Classes

Classes are a hybrid of
In-person and virtual attendance
Limited Class Size of 4-12
Depending on class

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Weekly Reading & Writing
Classes - 1 HOUR

Only Pre-Reading & Writing 1-6
$ 40
00
/Class
  • Limited Class Size (4-8) For Maximum Impact
  • Students Will Work On Their Writing and Receive Immediate Feedback Weekly
  • Weekly Classes With Zero Contract
*Students should expect around 1 hour of weekly homework.
This will include writing practice, vocabulary practice, and some outside reading.*

Weekly R & W
Classes - 1.5 HOURS

Only PRW 7-9 & BRW 1-3
$ 55
00
/Class
  • Limited Class Size (4-10) For Maximum Impact
  • Students Will Work On Their Writing and Receive Immediate Feedback Weekly
  • Weekly Classes With Zero Contract
*Students should expect around 1 to 2 hours of weekly homework.
This will include writing practice, vocabulary practice, and some outside reading.*

Weekly R & W
Classes - 2 HOURS

All Other Classes
$ 70
00
/Class
  • Limited Class Size (4-12) For Maximum Impact
  • Students Will Work On Their Writing and Receive Immediate Feedback Weekly
  • Weekly Classes With Zero Contract
*Students should expect around 1 to 2 hours of weekly homework.
This will include writing practice, vocabulary practice, and some outside reading.*

Weekly Reading & Writing Classes

Beginning Readers & Writers
Developing Readers & Writers
Intermediate Readers & Writers
Emerging Readers & Writers
Advanced Readers & Writers

Pre-
readers & Writers

September 21 – December 14, 2024

Pre-Readers & Writers 4

Writing to Communicate 1: (Recognizing Parts of Speech)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Saturdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades K-1

Materials Provided:
• Reading Materials: Non-Fiction Leveled Readers
• Grammar: Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation

This class is full

Beginning
readers & Writers

September 12 – December 12, 2024

Beginning Readers & Writers 2

Writing Foundations 2: (Constructing Cohesive Paragraphs)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Thursdays
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 2-3

Materials Provided:
• Beginning Children's Literature: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory OR James & the Giant Peach
• Non-Fiction Texts: Mistakes that Worked
• Grammar: Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation

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September 11 – December 11, 2024

Beginning Readers & Writers 5

Introduction to Opinion Writing: (Communicating Your Own Ideas)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Wednesdays
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 2-4

Materials Provided:
• Opinion Texts: National Geographic Chapter Books
• Grammar: The 100+ Series Grammar Grades 3-4

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September 14 – December 14, 2024

Beginning Readers & Writers 7

Building Reading & Writing Stamina
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Saturdays
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 3-4

Materials Provided:
• Children's Novel: Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage
• Grammar: The 100+ Series Grammar Grades 3-4

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Developing
Readers & Writers

September 15 – December 15 2024

Developing Readers & Writers 1

Crafting a More Developed Narrative Writing:
(Creating a More Detailed Story)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Sundays
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 4-5

Materials Provided:
• Reading: Novel: Breakout Student's Choice: The New Kid, American Born Chinese, Holes
• Grammar: Grammar Rules Grades: 4 - 6 (Time for Kids)

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September 13 – December 13, 2024

Developing Readers & Writers 3

Introduction to Rhetoric:
(Beginning Persuasive Techniques)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Fridays
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 4-5

Materials Provided:
• Reading: Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing
• Grammar: Grammar Rules Grades: 4 - 6 (Time for Kids)

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September 10 – December 10, 2024

Developing Readers & Writers 2

Expositive Essay Writing:
(In the Social Sciences)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Tuesdays
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 4-5

Materials Provided:
• Reading: No Better Friend, Kids on Strike!
• Grammar: Grammar Rules Grades: 4 - 6 (Time for Kids)

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September 10 – December 10, 2024

Developing Readers & Writers 6

Introduction to Analytical Thinking & Writing:
(Critically Analyzing Short Stories)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Tuesdays
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 5-6

Materials Provided:
• Reading: Flying Lessons & Other Short Stories
• Grammar: Grammar Rules Grades: 4 - 6 (Time for Kids)

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Intermediate Readers & Writers

September 12 – December 12, 2024

Intermediate Readers & Writers 1

Introduction to Research & Essay Writing:
(How to Successfully Complete the Research Process)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Thursdays
6:00 PM-8:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 6-7

Materials Provided:
• Reading Materials: How to Write a Great Research Paper, Everything You Need to Ace Science
• Grammar: Grammar Workbook Tip Top Education

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September 14 – December 14, 2024

Intermediate Readers & Writers 2

Rhetoric in Media:
(Analyzing How Ads & Commercials Persuade Us)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Saturdays
12:00 PM-2:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 6-7

Materials Provided:
• Reading Materials: Mad for Ads: How Advertising Gets (and Stays) in Our Heads
• Grammar: Grammar Workbook Tip Top Education

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September 11 – December 11, 2024

Intermediate Readers & Writers 3

Analyzing Short Stories:
(How to Develop an Argument)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Wednesdays
6:00 PM-8:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 6-7

Materials Provided:
• Reading Materials: Fresh Ink
• Grammar: Grammar Workbook Tip Top Education

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September 13 – December 13, 2024

Intermediate Readers & Writers 7

More Complex Research & Essay Writing:
(Using Databases and More Advanced Sources)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Fridays
6:00 PM-8:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 7-8

Materials Provided:
• Reading Materials: How to Write a Great Research Paper, Everything You Need to Ace World or American History
• Grammar: Grammar Workbook Tip Top Education

This class is full

Emerging
readers & Writers

September 14 – December 14, 2024

Emerging Readers & Writers 1

Mastering Research in the Social Sciences:
(How to Use Varied and Credible Sources in Our Writing)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Saturdays
10:00 AM-12:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 8-10

Materials Provided:
• Research Writing: Writing a Great Research Paper (101 Easy Tips & Tricks to Make Your Work Stand Out)
• Grammar: The Best Grammar Book Ever

This class is full

Advanced
readers & Writers

September 15 – December 15, 2024

Advanced Readers & Writers 1

Analyzing Language & Literature:
(Exploring Literature and Language for the APs)
Teacher: Brad Shiery
Sundays
10:00 AM-12:00 PM (PST)
Recommended for Grades 10-12

Materials Provided:
• Literature: Shakespeare, Students' Choice: (Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Amy Tan, Thoreau, Heart of Darkness and Things Fall Apart)
• Poetry: 100 Best-Loved Poems (Dover Thrift Editions)

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