Academic Camps
PREPARING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL READING AND WRITING
Sixth grade is the first big step on the path toward being prepared for Upper
School and college level reading and writing. Because the demands are
different in Middle School than in previous years, this camp will provide
instruction to help students develop a solid foundation in the language arts.
The writing portion of camp will focus on grammar instruction, including parts
of speech, clauses, and mechanics. Over the course of the week, each camper
will write a three-paragraph paper and learn about the components that make
a strong essay: developing ideas, composing a thesis statement, and organizing
the paper appropriately. The reading instruction will focus on reading strategies
and applying them to both fiction and non-fiction texts—time will be dedicated
each day to accomplishing summer reading! In addition to the focus on reading
and writing, there will be instruction about developing good organizational
habits, including working in Google Classroom, efficient management of
individual classes, and communication techniques.
Instructor: Elizabeth Gibson, Steward faculty
Grade: 6
Date/Time:
July 8 – 12; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $375
MIDDLE SCHOOL READING AND WRITING 201
Students who have adjusted to managing a Middle School schedule but who
need to step up their language arts skills will benefit from this camp. Upon
entering Upper School, students need to know how to write well and read
efficiently. To help them prepare, this camp will focus on two areas: writing
and reading. The written work will include grammar instruction, such as a
brief review of parts of speech, an in-depth look at clauses, and lessons in
mechanics; and a five-paragraph essay, developing ideas with solid supporting
evidence, focusing on composing a thesis statement, and organizing a paper
appropriately. The reading instruction will focus on strategies and how to apply
them to both fiction and non-fiction texts, which is often more demanding as
students get older. Each day, time will be set aside to allow students to cross
off some summer reading from their “to-do” lists.
Instructor: Elizabeth Gibson, Steward faculty
Grades:
7 – 8
Date/Time:
July 15 – 19; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $375
Rising sixth-grade students are encouraged to register for Preparing for Middle School
Reading and Writing.
Rising seventh- and eighth-grade students are encouraged to register for Middle
School Reading and Writing 201.
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