All ongoing middle school courses meet once a week in 1.5-hour classes. Class size is limited to six students. Contact us for a schedule today.
NOT JUST A BOOK CLUB
6th Graders
Reading:
Sixth graders are encouraged to explore their curiosity and learn to read slowly and actively
Novels, short stories, memoirs, and nonfiction are selected from different periods and cultures
All literature includes class discussion
Writing:
Writing is focused on crafting clear sentences and paragraphs
Students respond to a range of prompts
We foster creativity and clear expression with the first stages of essay writing
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary lists are handpicked from the text they are reading
Students learn to discover multiple meanings and parts of speech
Vocabulary is fun and interactive
7th Graders
Reading:
We encourage active reading with detailed annotations
Students read and analyze age-appropriate classics.
Grammar instruction--a fundamental building block for reading and writing--is emphasized, including parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, and correct pronoun use
Writing:
Focus on technical writing in 7th grade.
Students learn to identify and fix errors in their writing.
Students craft strong thesis statements and outline essays.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary is not just about memorization; it’s about application
Students learn different connotations, practice writing their own sentences, and are tested after each unit.
Students display a mastery of the words, including grammatical and content knowledge
READING THE CLASSICS
WORD POWER IS KEY
8th Graders
Reading
Reading lists increase in difficulty and are accompanied by Common Core nonfiction articles
Students learn comprehensive cultural literacy
The 8th grade program prepares students for high school reading and writing, including honors and AP courses
Vocabulary
Students master 500 academic vocabulary words
Students apply this word power to delve into literature and enhance their writing skills
Writing
Students focus on writing a variety of different types of papers
Research papers
Literary analysis
Persuasive essays
Personal narratives
The students develop and expand thesis building
Students learn to find and incorporate evidence and analysis
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