Fall 2009 Information

IGNITING YOUR WRITING taught by Nikki Donaldson

Igniting Your Writing! is truly a fun and easy way to get your child writing. Entertaining assignments engage writers of all levels using incremental steps that build on each other. Each lesson includes three levels: Start-up, Intermediate, and Advanced. Lessons will help writers experiment with words, use strong language, expand creativity, and enjoy writing.

Just a small sample of what will be covered:

Word Play – experiment with different word choices; sentence combining, shortening, and stretching.

Parts of Speech – choosing strong words

Mind Quest – capture new ideas, create a character and place

Revising Your Writing

Titles

Dialogues

And more!!

Parents will need to purchase the curriculum at currclick.com. Igniting Your Writing! is on sale through August 19th for $8 (regular price is $16.99). This is an electronic file, so you will need to download it, print it, and put it in a notebook for your student to bring to class.

Class fee: $40 per semester