Novel Prep Practice

Young writers need to start somewhere. Whether it is for a novel or a report or a research paper. Start with a Simple Sentence. Condense the idea into one sentence. What are you going to write about? (once sentence: go!)

Main Outline refers to novel writing. Who is the main character? What is their backstory? In what world, time, location does the story take place?  What is the biug problem/challenge/quest that the main character has to face? What trigger's them into action for this quest to solve the problem? What is the climax? What are all the loose ends you will need to tie up after? How should the story tentatively end?

All of this can change as you write! But this preparation helps get you started.

Fall Writing is HERE!!

September has arrived and school has started. Kickstart the learning with fun writing programs like our Young Writers Program that teaches Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary & Spelling, Grammar & Writing Conventions, and Novel Writing.

Children learn descriptive and persuasive writing skills, learn how to write dialog, and learn how to develop the plot for a story from start to finish. They will write their own short story from start to finish. They will edit this themselves and with peer editing.

Children also build confidence not just with a completed project as big as a story, but from the leadership roles they will take as they interview editors and artists and as a group choose an editor for the anthology they will publish and an artist to design the cover art. They follow this with learning about the publishing world and seeing their stories come together in a final published anthology. Then they investigate locations and decide on a place (making the arrangements themselves with guidance) for their very own Book Launch. They will be coached on how to greet people, how to host, how to introduce colleagues, how to engage their audience and read a selection from their story at this book launch.

This is a TRANSFORMATIVE experience for all students aged 10-17, even for adults who wish to do this program. Students with learning difficulties like Dyslexia and mild ADHD show MARKED improvement in language and learning, focus and concentration, and especially self-confidence.

Contact us if you are interested in this.

Or join us for NaNoWriMo!

Summer and Beyond!

We are well into summer. Are you ready? It is important to have your child evaluated early so you know what their strengths are and what they are struggling with or what they need to improve on over the summer.

We host evaluation exams and specialize in English Language Arts: improving grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing in English.

Our best program is the Young Writers Program which applies all our tutoring knowledge but with the focus of teaching children and teens to write a story from the planning phase to the editing phase (skills they can use in any field of study). The end result is publication in an anthology, learning the publishing process and marketing themselves as they host their own book launch! Life skills that stay with them forever.

Let us know what interest you. or what your needs are.

Exam practice and evaluation:
$100 (by appointment)

English Summer Program:
$50/ half-day (3-hrs 9am-12pm or 1-4pm)
4 days per week (Monday thru Thursday)
2 week sessions:
- July 3-13
- July 17-27
- July 31 - August 10
- August 14-24

Young Writers Program $200/m September through May
* December is free for open writing practice
* June is free presentation practice and book launch

Teaching Through Genres

If you missed our Facebook post, we have posted it here to help inspire you.

Looking for new ways to encourage reading and writing? Try tapping into a fun theme. Star Wars. Harry Potter. Marvel Super Heroes. Look for events around town that are part of your child's/teen's favorite genre.

Example: Maplestone Academy is a Harry Potter themed event that happens once a month for a year where your child could immerse themselves in the world of Harry Potter for that one day each month. There they will be challenged to problem-solve, learn bits of creative science, practice their reading and writing and comprehension... all within the setting of something totally fun!
http://maplestoneacademy.blogspot.ca/

Example: Montreal ComicCon is a huge science fiction/comic.fantasy convention that happens in July. Get your child/teen involved but reading about their favorite characters, learning how to cosplay, meeting actors, artists and writers in person! What a great way to inspire young learners!
http://www.montrealcomiccon.com/

New Year Plan

We hope the holidays were good for everyone. We are preparing for summer, already! Report cards should be coming in very soon. Tutoring is available.

In the Summer, you can expect the exam evaluations to be available once more, as well as a summer writing program in English. Writing and grammar exercises with fun and exciting themes explored through innovative methods to inspire your child and improve their writing.

Young Writer's Program will be gearing up as well for a new round. 

Contact us for more information.