Course Details:
- Tutor: Katie Kirk (online), Ben Ramey, Pravin Wilkins (online), Sara Berliner (limited placement)
- Grades: (rising) 9 – 12+
- Type: Group (TBC) and independent options available
Course Description:
Sitting down with a book and a cup of coffee or tea is one of life’s often-forgotten pleasures. Dig through challenging texts, both for school and for leisure. Learn that every text is doing something, whether showing, asking, or exploring. Move beyond the narrative and explore figurative and literary elements of works. Practice your critical reading skills in a low-pressure, discussion-seminar-style class with no wrong answers, just new paths to explore.
The tutor will guide the free-choice book options; school-choice book options will be available once Pittsburgh area schools release summer reading lists.
Skills:
- Critical reading & analysis
- Discussion skills & self-expression
- Creative thinking
- Reading for learning
- Time management
- *Collaboration (in group classes)
Timeline:
- Prerequisite: Students must complete a reading interest survey two weeks before the course and complete Book #1.
- Week 1: Discuss the text; practice critical analysis.
- Week 2: Create a project proposal and timeline; begin drafting the project.
- Week 3: Check-in date #1 – Reading deadline 1; project phase 1 check-in; draw literary connections.
- Week 4: Check-in date #2 – Reading deadline 2; project phase 2 check-in; develop literary connections.
- Week 5: Check-in date #3 – Reading deadline 3; project phase 3 check-in; deepen literary connections.
- Week 6: Check-in date #6 – Final reading deadline and project presentation.
Costs and Session Details:
- Six sessions per course; please inquire about extended courses.
- Supplemental materials may be required for certain projects. Please inquire for further details.
- NEW STUDENT DISCOUNT: Save 2.5% each on each Creative Course registered for and paid for in full before June 5.
- DOUBLE COURSE BONUS: (All Students Eligible) Pay in full for TWO CREATIVE COURSES before June 5 to receive a 5% discount on your package!
- Limitations may apply. Please inquire for details.
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