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2019 Summer Intermediate/Middle School Writing Camps


  • ​Description: These weekly half day workshops/camps are designed for intermediate/middle school students to have fun with classic literature analysis and improve writing ability during summer. The following topics are arranged for each week:
          1. Classic Literature Analysis Workshops, M-F, Week 1 & 2, 5/27 - 6/7 (students can join any of the 10 workshops)
              This lecture series emphasizes comprehension of classic short articles or excerpts of difficult texts, manifested in group
              discussions, short answer guiding questions, and essay analyses. Each session, students will receive a portion of a classic
              work to read for the first hour while answering accompanying questions. The second hour will be spent conducting a
              thorough discussion to ensure comprehension of specific literary devices and challenging vocabulary. In the third hour,
              students will employ their understanding of the text to write an essay to be revised by the instructor. With the completion
              of each session, students will develop the reading skills necessary for understanding difficult works of literature and become
              acquainted with the process of formulating original ideas within the framework of a source text.


          2. Letters About Literature Camp, Week 3, 6/10 - 6/14
              
This camp combines reading and analysis with writing instruction to assist each student in writing a letter to the author of a 
              book, short story, poem, or speech. Students will read their chosen work, research the author (including background and 
              personal views), describe how the work has been impactful, and write a letter to the author that expresses how the author's 
              writing has been personally meaningful. All letters will be correctly formatted and prepared for submission to the Library of
              Congress Letters About Literature contest.


          3. Creative Writing Camp, Week 4, 6/17 - 6/21
             
This camp will enable students to write a fictional narrative with all the components of a compelling short story. Students
              will be instructed on the fundamentals of creative writing, including plot formulation, character development, and style
              expression. Students will then begin to draft their own essays with guidance in all stages of the writing process provided
              by the instructor. At the conclusion of the camp, each student will have a completed work of fiction for submission to the
              Scholastic Art & Writing Short Story contest.


          4. Critical Essay Camp, Week 5, 6/24 - 6/28
              
This camp will instruct students in the process of researching and writing about a topic or issue that is modernly relevant.
              Students will receive instruction on what constitutes a critical essay and its primary components. Then, each student will
              select a topic or issue and begin the process of researching, writing, and refining their views. By the conclusion of the camp,
              each student will have a finalized paper with a brief summary of the topic or issue, correctly cited references, and a cogent
              argument or opinion. Papers will then be submitted to the Scholastic Art & Writing Critical Essay competition.


          5. Kids Are Authors Camp, Week 9 & 10, 7/22 - 8/2
              
This camp combines writing practice with teamwork and communications skills. Students will form groups of three or more
              and work together to plan, write, and illustrate a fiction or nonfiction book. Participants will learn to collaborate and utilize
              the strengths of group members. The illustration component provides an opportunity for students to represent text through
              various mediums. At the conclusion of the camp, students will have a fully written book with complementary illustrations
              for submission to the Scholastic Kids Are Authors competition.


          6. Contest Essay Revision Camp, Week 11, 8/5 - 8/9
              
This camp is focused solely on revision and is offered to students interested in submitting a highly competitive paper to
              the contest. Before the revision week begins, the instructor will review each paper and provide extensive individualized
              feedback and recommendations, which may then be implemented by the students.


          Note:  Materials and activities are arranged with both new students and returning students in mind and all students will have a
​                    lot to learn in the fun environment. 
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  • Date, Time, and Subjects/Activities for each week: ​  ​​
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  • Instructor:  Jason Bond 
     Jason Bond is our main high school English teacher and SAT prep teacher. Jason Bond graduated with honors from Texas A&M
      University with a degree in Philosophy. Mr. Bond's work focuses primarily on the continental tradition of philosophy, including
      19th-century literature, and social and political theories. More than five years of experience teaching a variety of English-related
      subjects, including popular Literary Analysis workshops and highly successful SAT Reading and Writing camps, enables him to
​      effectively instruct students of various ages and backgrounds.
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  • Maximum Number of students each camp:  10
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  • Fees, discounts and refund policies
             •  New students only: one-time non-refundable registration fee: $25. 
             •  Weekly Camp Tuition:  $200
             •  Kids Are Author's Camp: $400

        Refund policy: 
            Full refund: if you withdraw your student one week before the workshop.
               Half refund: if you withdraw your student within a week before the camp.
               No refund: Once camp is started.

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  • Registration
      Step 1 - New students only: please click here to fill out the Student's Information Form. 
       Step 2 - Please click here to register for Intermediate/Middle School Writing Camps.

                      
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  • WORKSHOPS
    • Personalized Math Practice Workshop
    • Intermediate Algebra Workshop
    • Grade 5-6 Literature Analysis and Critical Writing Workshop
    • Grade 7-8 Literature Analysis and Critical Writing Workshop
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    • Personalized English Reading & Writing Lessons
    • Personalized Singapore Math Lessons
    • Personalized SAT Prep Lessons
    • Personalized Subject Tutoring by appointment
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