Summer Writing Programs 2010 - Intensive | Twice Weekly | Individual Tutorials

We offer a range of writing programs to suit the different needs of our summer students. Please note the location of the program you are interested in, as we have different venues which offer different courses.

Our daily two-week and three-week courses are intensive programs for students who need to develop their writing and who may be diagnosed with specific learning differences associated with planning, organization, and transfer of thoughts onto paper.

Our twice-weekly writing classes are designed to increase skills over the summer months and boost emerging writing skills.

Our individual tutorial sessions are designed to improve skills while fitting into busy summer schedules.

Does your child express thoughts verbally, but have trouble writing them down? Is your child struggling with math concepts?

This course provides concrete strategies and techniques to improve writing. Students learn the mechanics of editing, proofreading and polishing written work. Graphic organizers and templates are used to sequence ideas. Paragraph formation is taught in a step-by-step manner.

Additionally, this is a hands-on interactive math class, in which students learn through effective multisensory methods and fun activities. Students develop a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and improve their basic skills and confidence. They also work on improving accuracy and speed of their mathematical computations.

Skills covered include:

FOR WRITING:	FOR MATHEMATICS:
Organizing/sequencing ideas Sentence structure Paragraph development Grammar Handwriting Editing/proofreading Word processing	Math facts: + , - , x , ÷ Word problems Fractions Numerical relationships Math vocabulary Math patterns Place value Critical thinking

 

Study Smarter, Not Harder with Written Expression #H5

LOCATION:
TEMPLE BETH-EL Education Center*
70 Orchard Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02906

*DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT THE HAMILTON SCHOOL AT WHEELER, WE HAVE MOVED DOWN THE STREET TO THIS ALTERNATE AIR-CONDITIONED LOCATION FOR 2010

Grades	Dates	Time	Price
H5 Entering 6 - 8	August 2 - 13	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	$ 570

Is your middle schooler disorganized? Does your child struggle with taking notes, studying for tests and expressing thoughts clearly on paper?

This course helps students learn "how to learn" and manage the demands of school. Students learn "active" study strategies to help them retain morei nformation and increase their independence. Students participate in activities that help them uncover their learning styles and understand how best to use their strengths to overcome their difficulties. They learn step-by-step methods to apporach their assignments and meet deadlines, easing homework anxiety.

Additionally, this course provides concrete strategies and techniques to improve writing. Students learn the mechanics of editing, proofreading and polishing written work.

Skills covered include:

FOR WRITING:	FOR STUDY SKILLS:
Organizing/sequencing ideas Sentence structure Paragraph development Grammar Essays Editing/proofreading Word processing	Specific study strategies Following directions Textbook reading skills Outlining/note-taking Highlighting techniques Test-taking strategies Organizing longer assignments Time management

 

Reading for Meaning with Written Expression and Study Skills
#SA1, SA2, SA3

LOCATION:
ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL
63 Federal Road
Barrington, Rhode Island 02806

Grades	Dates	Time	Price
SA1 Entering 4 - 5	July 26 - August 13	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	$ 855

SA2 Entering 6 - 7	July 26 - August 13	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	$ 855
SA3 Entering 8 - 9	July 26 - August 13	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	$ 855

The reading portion of this course is for students to learn how to extract information from text. The emphasis is on improving reading comprehension and fluency. Children are taught key comprehension strategies, such as making connections, questioning, visualizing, inferring, determining importance, and synthesizing information.

The writing portion of the course provides concrete strategies and techniques to improve written expression. Students learn the mechanics of editing, proofreading and polishing written work. Paragraph formation is taught in a step-by-step manner. Older students also work on different types of essays.

The study skills portion of this course (mainly for 6th - 9th graders) helps students learn “how to learn” and manage the demands of school. Students learn “active” study strategies to help them retain more information and increase their independence. Students participate in activities that help them uncover their learning styles and understand how best to use their strengths to overcome their difficulties. They learn step-by-step methods to approach their assignments and meet deadlines, easing homework anxiety.

FOR READING:	FOR WRITING:	FOR STUDY SKILLS:
Advanced word attack/decoding Prefixes/roots/suffixes Vocabulary development Guided reading Fluency Comprehension	Organizing/sequencing ideas Sentence structure Paragraph development Grammar Essays Editing/proofreading Word processing/Keyboarding	Specific study strategies Following directions Textbook reading skills Outlining/note-taking Highlighting techniques Test-taking strategies Organizing longer assignments Time management

 

Individual Tutorials:
Orton-Gillingham, Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics, and Study Skills

LOCATION:
RITES LEARNING CENTER
334 East Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

OR

LOCATION DETERMINED BETWEEN THE TUTOR AND THE FAMILY

Grades	Dates	Time	Price
Entering 1 - 12	All summer	Flexible: 1-hr sessions	$ 55/hr

These sessions are individual multisensory tutorials designed to engage each student and specifically meet his/her needs. Scheduling is flexible to fit into your summer plans. Students typically meet once or twice a week for one-hour sessions. No application needed - to schedule, just call (401) 723-4459, x143.

All curriculum descriptions and forms are the creation of RITES and are proprietary materials, which may not be recreated by any other party.