Class 2๏ธโฃ
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธInk & Insight:๐ญ๐จ๐ฝ
Stage & Story Through the Arts
Your ELA for the Semester!!
๐ญโ๏ธ Join us this spring for a rich and engaging journey through drama, literature, and the creative arts in our yearlong English course: Ink & Insight: Stage & Story Through the Arts!
In the second half of the year, students will explore power, persuasion, performance, and rebellion through the lens of Shakespeareโs plays and classic contemporary novels. With powerful writing, compelling characters, and creative expression at its heart, this course invites students to dive deep into literature while building their own voice.
๐๏ธ Course Overview
Over the course of 20 in-person class sessions with Miss Terra, students will:
๐ Read & Discuss Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, and Chasing Lincolnโs Killer
โ๏ธ Strengthen narrative, analytical, and creative writing skills
๐ญ Explore drama through performance, script work, and character exploration
๐จ Create visual and theatrical art connected to the themes and characters
๐ฌ Engage in literary discussion, mini-performances, and creative expression
๐ Connect literature to real-world history and social themes
๐ป Each week includes:
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Weekly Google Classroom updates with videos, homework plans, and reminders
๐งซ A 90-minute in-person Class with Miss Terra
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Class Schedule | Wednesday, 10:00-11:30 am
Spring Semester
๐ Davenport Location
๐ผ Weekly Schedule
๐ Class 1: Jan 7
๐ Class 2: Jan 14
๐๏ธ Class 3: Jan 21
๐ Class 4: Jan 28
๐ Class 5: Feb 4
โ๏ธ Class 6: Feb 11
๐ Class 7: Feb 18
๐๏ธ Class 8: Feb 25
๐ Class 9: Mar 4
๐ซ No Class: Mar 11
๐ Class 10: Mar 18
โ๏ธ Class 11: Mar 25
๐ Class 12: Apr 1
๐๏ธ Class 13: Apr 8
๐ Class 14: Apr 15
๐ Class 15: Apr 22
๐ซ No Class: Apr 29
๐ญ Make-Up Classes: In May if needed
๐ต Pricing Breakdown
15-Week Term (90 minutes each):
๐งโ๐ซ Instructional Fee: $281.25 (22.5 hours @ $12.50/hour)
๐จ๏ธ Materials/Printing Fee: $15
๐ Registration Fee: $30 (per student, per semester)
๐ฐ Total: $326.25 per student
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๐โจ Reading List by Grade Level (Spring sem.)
Get ready to dive into timeless classics, powerful themes, and magical storytelling!
๐ High School Book List
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Chasing Lincolnโs Killer by James L. Swanson
โ๏ธ Macbeth โ No Fear Shakespeare: Side-by-Side with Plain English
๐ญ Taming of the Shrew โ No Fear Shakespeare: Side-by-Side with Plain English
๐๏ธ Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
๐งโ๐ Middle School Book List
(Students will read either the Shakespeare play OR the Roald Dahl book in each pair.)
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Chasing Lincolnโs Killer by James L. Swanson
๐ฆ Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
โ๏ธ Macbeth โ Shakespeare for Kids Edition
๐ The Witches by Roald Dahl
๐ญ Taming of the Shrew โ Shakespeare for Kids Edition
๐งช Georgeโs Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
๐๏ธ Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
๐ The BFG by Roald Dahl
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