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
There’s something special about seeing your student express themselves with confidence and conviction—and you want to give them the tools to do so throughout their life. This course helps by taking your student’s grasp of the English language to the next level.
In this course, students use writing to explore the relationship between cause and effect, draft a personal memoir, and define and write about personal responsibility. Mentors continue to guide students through daily practice activities that expand vocabulary, improve style, and refine sentence structure. Students also receive feedback that helps them better leverage their strengths and address weaknesses, becoming more comfortable with handling complex ideas in writing.
By the end of this course, students have established their writing voice and applied it to a wide range of topics and genres. They now have a well-rounded skill set that will enable them to tackle thesis-driven essays in future courses with confidence.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, 8 by Lauralee Moss
How can I use figurative language like imagery, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification to enhance my writing?
What are some examples of epic poetry?
How can I organize ideas, concepts, and information to explain something effectively?
How can I use relevant descriptive details and sensory language to convey experiences and events?
How do I research a topic by examining and evaluating multiple perspectives?
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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