Summer Camp Announcement!!!
How to Fine Tune Your Writing:
Dates: July 15-19
Time: 9:30- 11:30
Cost: $200
Description:
This week long camp will focus on diction, sentence structure, and organization of essay writing. A writer can have great ideas, but unless they are well worded, no one will want to read or listen. Participants will set out to revise the work of others before turning the mirror upon some of their own work. Focus will also be on thesis statements and topic sentences, particularly how to write sophisticated and strong guiding sentences with transitions. Grammar review will be involved in order to determine best sentence structure. All grade levels can attend.
*A minimum of ten students must register in order for the camp to go ahead. Please email Mrs. Puritis to register by June 7th.
Poetry Powwow
Dates: July 15-19
Time: 1:00-3:00
Cost: $200
Description: This camp will consider and analyze poets of the past and present, even drawing connections between poetry from days long past and lyrics on contemporary radio. Attendees will also write their own poetry in various forms and styles based upon their interests. All grade levels can attend.
*A minimum of ten students must register in order for the camp to go ahead. Please email Mrs. Puritis to register by June 7th.
Dates: July 15-19
Time: 9:30- 11:30
Cost: $200
Description:
This week long camp will focus on diction, sentence structure, and organization of essay writing. A writer can have great ideas, but unless they are well worded, no one will want to read or listen. Participants will set out to revise the work of others before turning the mirror upon some of their own work. Focus will also be on thesis statements and topic sentences, particularly how to write sophisticated and strong guiding sentences with transitions. Grammar review will be involved in order to determine best sentence structure. All grade levels can attend.
*A minimum of ten students must register in order for the camp to go ahead. Please email Mrs. Puritis to register by June 7th.
Poetry Powwow
Dates: July 15-19
Time: 1:00-3:00
Cost: $200
Description: This camp will consider and analyze poets of the past and present, even drawing connections between poetry from days long past and lyrics on contemporary radio. Attendees will also write their own poetry in various forms and styles based upon their interests. All grade levels can attend.
*A minimum of ten students must register in order for the camp to go ahead. Please email Mrs. Puritis to register by June 7th.
"The man who DOES NOT read good books has
NO advantage over the man who CANNOT read
good books." -Mark Twain
Welcome to Language Arts!
What is "Language Arts"? According to Merriam-Webster, art is "something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings." So essentially the study of language arts is the study of using words or signs (language) to explore and communicate important and/or beautiful ideas. How do we do this? Well, it takes a lot.
In order to communicate proficiently we need a lot of tools. These tools include, but are not limited to: vocabulary, grammar (parts of speech, punctuation, etc), spelling, sentence structure, proof reading, reading comprehension (both on a literal and figurative level), and essay composition. Language Arts includes a great deal, but our goal is to become effective readers, thinkers, listeners, writers, and speakers.
"Yea, yea, Mrs. P, that's all well and good, but really, how will this help me in life?" Countless careers center around an interest or degree in English: copy writing, technical writing, marketing, journalism, public relations, teaching, publishing, corporate blogging, video game storyline production, screenwriting, etc. Let's be honest. Many of you don't want to grow up to become writers, at least that is not your plan right now. Even if you want to become a doctor, though, LA is important. Think about it: would you feel confident letting a doctor operate on you if he or she could hardly arrange a sentence properly? I don't think so. If you become your own small business owner, you will have to advertise and communicate a lot, and people will draw conclusions from how you do so. Therefore, LA is important to all of us!
Rules in Mrs. Puritis-Pulley's Classroom
1. Demonstrate respect for yourself and others
2. Work to the best of your ability
3. Ask for help when you need it
NO advantage over the man who CANNOT read
good books." -Mark Twain
Welcome to Language Arts!
What is "Language Arts"? According to Merriam-Webster, art is "something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings." So essentially the study of language arts is the study of using words or signs (language) to explore and communicate important and/or beautiful ideas. How do we do this? Well, it takes a lot.
In order to communicate proficiently we need a lot of tools. These tools include, but are not limited to: vocabulary, grammar (parts of speech, punctuation, etc), spelling, sentence structure, proof reading, reading comprehension (both on a literal and figurative level), and essay composition. Language Arts includes a great deal, but our goal is to become effective readers, thinkers, listeners, writers, and speakers.
"Yea, yea, Mrs. P, that's all well and good, but really, how will this help me in life?" Countless careers center around an interest or degree in English: copy writing, technical writing, marketing, journalism, public relations, teaching, publishing, corporate blogging, video game storyline production, screenwriting, etc. Let's be honest. Many of you don't want to grow up to become writers, at least that is not your plan right now. Even if you want to become a doctor, though, LA is important. Think about it: would you feel confident letting a doctor operate on you if he or she could hardly arrange a sentence properly? I don't think so. If you become your own small business owner, you will have to advertise and communicate a lot, and people will draw conclusions from how you do so. Therefore, LA is important to all of us!
Rules in Mrs. Puritis-Pulley's Classroom
1. Demonstrate respect for yourself and others
2. Work to the best of your ability
3. Ask for help when you need it
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