Language Arts

Beyond Book Reports Middle School (Ages 10-13) Instructor: Jordana Luck This middle school literature class takes students beyond reading to write a book report and into the true meaning of the work; not just what the author says, but what Read More ...

Book Club Elementary (Ages 6-10) Instructor: Danielle Phillips We will study a new children’s novel over the course of three or four weeks; each novel will be selected because it is canonical and has an accompanying film (that they could watch Read More ...

Creative Writing Elementary (Ages 6-9) Instructor: Danielle Phillips Creative writing will teach children to create imaginative stories through tools such as story cubes, roll-a-story, storyboards, hands-on charts, etc. At the end of the school year the children will have produced Read More ...

Early Literacy and Kindergarten Skills Preschool and Elementary (Ages 4-6) Instructor: Kacy Fischer This course is focused on early childhood skills at the Pre-K/Kindergarten level, with a focus on phonemic awareness and beginning literacy skills. Each week, students will gather Read More ...

Poetry and Paint Preschool (Ages 3-5) Instructor: Elizabeth Haughton In this course, students will focus on enjoying the art of poetry with age-appropriate pieces from well-known writers such as Shel Silverstein, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Shakespeare, and more. Read More ...

RSA Newsroom and Yearbook Middle School and High School (Ages 13-18) Instructor: Deborah Lawrence This class will work together to cover RSA classes, performances, and special events, all with the goal of producing our printed yearbook! Along the way, students will learn team-building, working Read More ...

Socratic Circle Literary Criticism High School (Ages 14-18) Instructor: Jordana Luck This high school-level literature course will teach students the art of discussion and questioning as we study, evaluate, and interpret literature. Students will cover some classic works as well Read More ...

Speech Masters Middle School and High School (Ages 10-18) Instructor: Kristin Stephens Public speaking is an important part of life, and the more we practice it, the easier it gets. This class will be a safe and encouraging place to Read More ...