SPECIALTY CAMPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATIVE WRITING Age 6-10 with Lekha School of Creative Writing www.lekhaink.com Campers will learn the time-tested methods to overcome writer’s block. As they do so, they will write short stories, poems, and short skits. Students will also be introduced to the different methods of getting past writer’s block. All instructors are published authors with experience teaching. 10.370
M-F
9am-12pm
6/11-6/15
$177 / $197 NR CAB
10.374
WRITING CONVENTIONS NEW Age 6-8 with Lekha School of Creative Writing www.lekhaink.com The art of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar will be taught through interactive lessons. Composition will be introduced through paragraph structure. Students will be taught to use these conventions to enhance the readability of their writing. All instructors are published authors with experience teaching. 10.371
M-F
1-4pm
6/11-6/15
$177 / $197 NR CAB
NARRATIVE ESSAY WRITING NEW Age 8-10 with Lekha School of Creative Writing www.lekhaink.com Students will learn to write the narrative essay, which focuses on developing a student’s ability to write in the first person and to follow a linear narrative structure. Students will write three to five paragraph essays, which is the structure favored by most school teachers. They will also learn how to plan and outline their essays properly before writing, as well as how to revise their essays. All instructors are published authors with experience teaching. 10.372
M-F
1-4pm
6/11-6/15
$177 / $197 NR CAB
STORY WRITING NEW Age 6-10 with Lekha School of Creative Writing www.lekhaink.com The five elements of story writing will be the focus during this week. Campers will take home a portfolio of short stories in various genres. All instructors are published authors with experience teaching. 10.373
M-F
9am-12pm
6/18-6/22
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READING COMPREHENSION NEW Age 6-8 with Lekha School of Creative Writing Students will be taught different reading strategies to enhance comprehension of a given text. They will use these tools to interpret, summarize, analyze text, and text structure. They will also learn how to monitor their comprehension levels and how to fix any problems in their comprehension. All instructors are published authors with experience teaching.
$177 / $197 NR CAB
M-F
1-4pm
6/18-6/22
$177 / $197 NR CAB
PERSUASIVE ESSAY WRITING NEW Age 8-10 with Lekha School of Creative Writing Students will learn to write the persuasive essay, which focuses on developing a student’s ability to support a stated opinion. Students will write three to five paragraph essays, which is the structure favored by school teachers. They also will learn how to plan and outline their essays properly before writing, as well as how to revise their essays. All instructors are published authors with experience teaching. 10.375
M-F
1-4pm
6/18-6/22
$177 / $197 NR CAB
LITERARY EXPEDITIONS NEW Grades 2nd-5th with Synapse School Make the book come alive. Write and publish your own fantasy story! Inspired by Joseph Campbell’s writings, students will explore the elements of mythology through an experiential and integrated arts approach to learning. They will read and share about myths and fantasy stories with peers. Socially-oriented activities will enrich the appreciation of fiction with creative approaches to reading, conversations, and writing. Imaginative fiction will be explored as metaphors that connect to everyday experiences. Students will interpret literary experiences and form personal insights about life and living in the 21st century. The program culminates with original stories written and designed by the participants. Location: Synapse School 3375 Edison Way, Menlo Park, 94025 10.376
M-F
www.redwoodcitycamps.org
1-4pm
7/9-7/13
$250
Synapse School
650.780.7311
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