Yearly Co-ops
If you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, join Ms. B. live and in person in Roseville or in St. Michael, MN. Classes meet weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays at YEAH or Wednesdays in St. Michael at WEST.
Yearly Webinar Co-op Classes occur on Thursdays for students who live everywhere!
2011-2012 Calendar
Fall: September 6 through December 19, 2011
Spring: January 12 through April 25, 2011
WRITING FOUNDATIONS LEVEL ½ – Grades 5-7
90 minute class
2 semesters, 15 weeks each
Prerequisite: none
Level ½ covers outlining, stylistic techniques, journals, fables, summaries (1¶ reports from 1 source plus bibliography), narratives (3-part stories), short essays, grammar lessons, vocabulary, games, and a portfolio project at the end of the year.
Fourth grade students may enroll in Level ½ with full parent attendance. Contact Ms. B. for details.
Level ½ may also be considered for older students who are not ready for the academic challenge of a high school class. Contact Ms. B. for details.
WRITING FOUNDATIONS LEVEL 1 – Grades 7-9
90 minute class
2 semesters, 15 weeks each
Prerequisite: none
Level 1 covers outlining, stylistic techniques, journals, fables, narratives (3-part stories), summaries (1¶ reports from 1 source plus citations and bibliography), personal 5¶ essays, SAT-style timed essays, grammar lessons, vocabulary quizzes, games, and a portfolio project at the end of the year.
WRITING FOUNDATIONS LEVEL 2 – Grades 8-10
90 minute class
2 semesters, 15 weeks each
Prerequisite: a full year of Level 1
Level 2 covers stylistic techniques, flashbacks, summaries review, fusion (1¶ reports from multiple sources plus citations and bibliography), persuasive essays, research reports, ACT-style timed essays, grammar lessons, vocabulary quizzes, games, and a portfolio project at the end of the year.