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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:
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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 your student prepares for high school, you want them to feel confident in their critical thinking and writing skills. This course helps by guiding your student through a series of fun analysis exercises and essay projects.
Students in this course focus on writing thesis-driven five-paragraph essays. They start by exploring Aristotle’s concepts of logos, ethos, and pathos. Then, students conduct research, develop opinions, and compose an essay on a topic of their choice. From there, they think critically about the development of a character from their favorite book and analyze how the events of the story impacted that character. Then, they compose a second research essay on a topic of their choice and focus on the importance of distinguishing between credible and non-credible sources.
The course concludes with a final portfolio presentation that lets students reflect on the growth they’ve experienced throughout the semester. They now know how to appeal to logic, emotion, and reason through writing—and they’re ready to take those skills to high school.
Course Details
Recommended Grade: 8th
Prerequisites: None
Estimated Weekly Hours: 4
Format: Live
Credits: 0.5
The Perfect English Grammar Workbook by Lisa McLendon
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
What matters to me?
What can I learn from stories?
How do I construct effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays?
How can I distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources of information?
How have I grown as a writer?
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.
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MST
Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MST
Closed weekends and holidays
1173 S 250 W Ste 107 Saint George, Utah 84770
P. 800-200-6869 F. 435-215-7699
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