Language Arts Program
If you want the personal connection of an excellent brick-and-mortar classroom combined with the flexibility of online learning for your student, choose this option. Our signature live online courses are the heart of the Williamsburg program, led by expert mentors who create a deep sense of community between students. Live courses include the following benefits:
In many live courses, we offer both a Classic and Honors format. Students in both versions meet in the same live class sessions, but students in Honors courses have about 30% more readings and assignments, including projects that are more challenging. Students are welcome to enroll in whichever version fits best for them and can switch within the first twenty-one days of the semester. Honors courses are not available in the self-paced format.
If your student works well independently or needs more flexibility to work around other
activities, our self-paced courses are an ideal option and provide a richer, more personal experience than many other asynchronous online courses. Self-paced courses include the following benefits:
In high school Math, Fine Arts, PE, and Electives, we offer independent courses so students can earn academic credit for learning from a third-party curriculum provider. Some students prefer alternative math programs; others put in long hours practicing musical instruments, competing on an athletic team, or participating in internships. Students can earn credit for these and other activities by enrolling in an Independent Studies course, provided they fulfill the course requirements (see the above course links for full details).
Why This Class
As a parent, you know as well as anyone that kids don’t like rules—and also that there are some rules your student needs to follow to be successful in school and life beyond. In a fun and engaging format, this course helps your student learn the rules for success in writing while continuing to build reading skills.
Mentors in this course continue to guide students toward mastering the fundamentals of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and organizing their thoughts in writing. Through live class sessions and in-depth feedback on assignments, mentors help students improve their skills in both technical and creative writing and also introduce them to new literary concepts and genres. In larger projects, students get to invent their own tall-tale and continue to build essay writing skills.
By the end of this course, students have reached a new level of comfort with the writing process and are technically competent enough to begin shifting their focus to strengthening and clarifying their writing voice.
The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, 8 by Lauralee Moss
The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis
Travels With Charlie by John Steinbeck
What are some short poetry forms that allow me to express myself?
What words, phrases, and clauses can I use to clarify my explanations?
How do I engage my readers through developing characters, using descriptive details, and organizing a series of events?
What is the writing process for research-based writing and how can I use it to help me?
Please contact our Customer Support Team at support@williamsburglearning.com if you have questions.
Please note that program and course descriptions, as well as reading and materials lists, are subject to change as we continuously improve our curriculum throughout the year. Book and materials lists for the upcoming school year are published in SIS mid to late June.
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1173 S 250 W Ste 107 Saint George, Utah 84770
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