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The Reluctant Reader Pre: Co: Elect: Intermediate Grade Students (Grades 5-6) will increase their phonic skills, sight vocabulary and comprehension ability through a variety of lessons developed around meaningful literature. All of these skills and more will be addressed and you will discover how much fun reading can be. Employing small group instruction as well as individual in- class assignments, students will develop the necessary skills to make their "Learning to Read" stage blossom into a "Readng to Learn" stage Class limited to 12 students, agees 10-12.
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Native American Crafts and Culture (6-8) Pre: Co: Who were the "Indians"? Through interactive projects and activities, we will get acquainted with the first inhabitants of our country whose rich culture continues to influence us. Listen to the wonderful sounds of flute and drum music, write your own legends, and design colorful, beaded jewelry. You will gain an appreciation for the true spirit of the Native American. A $10 materials fee must be paid to the instructor the first week.
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Be a "Crafty" Reader Pre: Co: Elect: Do you like reading and listening to wonderful stories? Do you like to make crafts such as puppets, masks or clay sculptures? Come have fun exploring favorite children's literature! We will also be participating in an art project to accompany each story. Look for each child to bring home their own book, published by the class. Reading is fun! Come have fun with us. Class limited to 12 students, ages 5-7.
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Native American Crafts and Culture II Pre: Co: Elect: If you have already taken and complete part I of this dynamic duo, come prepare to explore another fascinating facet of the Native American culture. If you haven't taken part one, don't be afraid to jump right in here. In this course, we will begin to think of who we are and what we may grow to be through self-reflection and art projects. Make a ghost shirt, personal shield, sand painting, prayer stick and medicine bag. Write a poem or two for self expression. Learn to make Native American foods such as pemmican and nut buters. have fun and learn more about the Native American culture and yourself, as we create and learn together! Ages 9-14.
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How to Get An A! Pre: Co: Elect: The course is a creative alternative for 10-14 year old students to who parents want them to succeed in school but feel more practice at the same material will not be enough. Thus the course focuses on: creating a climate for learning, learning styles, notetaking, memory tricks, problem solving and the creating of a personal prescription for success. The program targets underachievers, resistent and frustrated students.
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Master Piece Theatre Pre: Co: Elect: This unique course offers the student opportunity to experience three exciting areas in the performing arts. These include drama, theatre games, recycled dramatic art including murals and puppets and creative movement. This course will give the student the opportunity to explore, expand and enrich their creative side. Come be a part of creating our masterpiece. Wear loose clothing and sneakers to be comfortable. Class limited to 12 students, ages 8-12.
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Animation (ages 10-14) Pre: Co: Join us as we learn and practice the secrets of sequential drawing, showing movement with several pictures. Our drawings will be magically set in motion and made even more realistic when sound effects are added. Bring home your own videotape.
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Once Upon a Book (ages 7-9) In this course students will write and publish their own books. Student authors will improve and sharpen their skills, as they learn the processes of pre-writing, draft- ing, revising and editing. Among the types of books they will create are: Foldout, Person, Accordion, Step and Instant books. The authors and illustrators of classic children's books will serve as models and inspiration for our amateur writers. Subject areas such as science, social studies and social skills will be integrated into the writing workshop.
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Dance Like Papelbon (8-12) Pre: Co: Step out and clog with a dance that traveled from Ireland to the Appalachian Mountain region to you. Like Papelbon, dance celebratory rhythms, and to light rock, country rock, and country music. This dance adds a country twist to Irish step dancing and tap. Low-heeled tap shoes and comfortable clothing required. Tap shoes can be purchased at any dance store, Payless or "A Change of Pace" thrift store.
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The Fiction-Kitchen Connectioin This course will stir up a fresh batch of enthusiastic readers, using favorite children's literature and no-bake recipes. Children will learn to make connections between literature, hands-on cooking experiences, writing, and even math. Stories about seeds, making mud pudding complete with worms, dogs and people biscuits, friends and fruit salad, and clouds and nutritious milk shakes are only a few of the hands-on adventures we will experience. If you like to read or listen to stories, create your own snacks, make new friends and have lots of fun, this course is for you! Class limited to 12 students, ages 6-8.
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