Our language arts program is founded on the belief that children learn best through stories. Each lesson immerses students in engaging narratives and characters.

• In our unit on Animal Farm, students don't just read Orwell's novella; they re-imagine scenes with animal personifications.
• In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn unit, students construct a model raft to explore themes of freedom and resilience, deepening their grasp of symbolism.
• The Elijah of Buxton unit allows students to virtually experience the Underground Railroad by making decisions that illuminate the courage and peril of escaping slaves.
• In the To Kill a Mockingbird unit, students engage in an experiential mock trial, reinforcing the powerful lessons on justice while honing their public speaking and debate skills.

Through these and other literature-based activities, our program nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning that extends well beyond the pages of a book.

The books included cover:

• Biography
• Allegory
• Science Fiction
• Adventure
• Historical Fiction
• Classic Literature
• Dystopian Fiction
• Fantasy
• Poetry

Our Age 12-14 language arts program is designed to develop students' writing skills through a broad range of writing exercises. For instance, 

• In the Abigail Adams unit, students write and perform a one-person play. 
• In the Animal Farm unit, students participate in a letter-writing campaign.
• In the To Kill a Mockingbird unit, students write thoughtful journal entries that draw parallels between the social issues in the novel and modern times. 
• The House of the Scorpion unit challenges students to engage in an ethical debate on cloning, where they craft persuasive essays that explore multiple perspectives. 

Through these varied writing assignments, our program equips students with the tools to express themselves clearly and effectively across a range of genres and styles.

Here are some examples of the writing projects your child will complete.

• Write and perform a one person play
• Craft persuasive letters
• Engage in an ethical debate and write persuasive essays about cloning
• Write imaginative science fiction narratives
• Create and illustrate a short story
• Create a poem using magazine cutouts
• Write essays about societal issues
• Reimagine scenes from a novel into a one-act play
• Participate in debates
• Compose original poetry, such as haikus, limericks, and free verse

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