Poetry Book Writing Workshop for Kids!

December Poetry Writing Workshop!

(FREE book to those who sign up before Dec.1!!!)

Imagine your surprise on Christmas morning (or a day of Hanukkah) to find a beautifully wrapped gift containing a handwritten poetry book by your very own talented child!  No, this isn't 'in your dreams'...(You don't have to settle for feigned admiration over a piece of whittled wood).  

For the first three Saturdays in December, Arden Reading will be offering a weekly poetry class for students ages 7-13.  These students will have the unique opportunity to create their very own poetry book!!  Students enrolled in the class will not only learn to write various forms of poetry, but will be illustrating their works as well.  Not only will this book make a fabulous gift for a loved one, but it will springboard your child into a love of writing. Poetry gives those reluctant writers who “don’t know where to start” a comfortable framework and in which to express themselves.  Students exposed to writing poetry are more successful in communicating their thoughts in subsequent writing genres.

Saturdays 1:00PM - 3:00PM 
(Dec.7^th, 14^th,& 21^st)

*Cost: $65, if register before November 29th.

($70 after Nov. 29th deadline)

Space is definitely limited... Register today to secure a spot!

***To register, simply send an e-mail to: ardenreading@gmail.com. with "December Poetry" in the subject line.  Simply provide your child's name, your name, and your contact information; an e-mail confirmation will be sent to you as soon as possible.

*** Attention World Elite gymnasts: the upstairs classroom will be open before and after the poetry class to have a snack, lunch, etc. after your gym practice... Pack a sack lunch!  :) 

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Congratulations to Arden Writing Student, ABBY DOUGAN!

Congratulations to Arden Reading Academy student, ABBY DOUGAN!!!!! 

Abby won the GRAND PRIZE in the Aquarium of the Pacific's Story Writing Contest for her story about a fun-loving penguin named Tux and his animal-loving owner named Todd.

Abby has worked so hard this past year on her writing skills and her improvement is evident. Congratulations, Abby!!! We are so proud of you!!!

For her Grand Prize win, Abby has won the following:

* A family 4-pack of tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific

* A penguin meet and greet with one of our Magellanic Penguins

* A Field trip for your whole class to the Aquarium of the Pacific (50 people max, bus and admission included)

Milena Acosta
Outreach Supervisor
Aquarium of the Pacific

To see her adorable story, simply click below. (She even typed it herself!) So proud of this special student!!!

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/otterpoetry/Walk_in_Brazil.docx www.aquariumofpacific.org

Aquarium of the Pacific | Penguin Chick Story-Writing Contest

The Aquarium of the Pacific invites students from Orange County to compete in a story-writing contest about penguins. Contest winners will receive four free tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Story-Writing Contest Prizes

GRADES 3 – 5
One winner from this grade category will receive four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific and a behind-the-scenes encounter with a penguin.

GRADES 6 – 8
One winner from this grade category will receive four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific and a behind-the-scenes encounter with a penguin.

GRADES 9 – 12
One winner from this grade category will receive four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific and a behind-the-scenes encounter with a penguin.

Meet Heidi, our newest Magellanic Penguin

Heidi hatched at the Aquarium in June and spent her first month behind-the-scenes. Now that Heidi has replaced her downy newborn feathers with water-tight adult feathers, she has joined her parents and the other penguins in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat. Heidi will eventually grow to be two-and-a-half feet tall and weigh between six and fifteen pounds. Magellanic Penguins, like Heidi’s parents Roxy and Floyd, spend their time on rocky and sandy beaches, like those on the coast of Brazil, where Roxy was rescued. They dive into chilly water in search of squid, fish, and krill. At the Aquarium, you can watch our penguins waddle around their rocky habitat and swim gracefully through the water. You can also see them on our live penguin webcam and see how they spend their days.

Story Contest Guidelines

Are you inspired by Heidi, her parents, and all of our Magellanic Penguins? If so, tell us your penguin story. Below are suggestions on what components make a good story:

• a beginning, middle, and end
• a central event, like a conflict or discovery
• characters who change or learn a lesson
• illustrations that help tell the tale

Stories must be original pieces, have a penguin theme, and be no longer than 500 words. Stories must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. PST on October 19, 2013. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Winners will be notified via e-mail by November 1, 2013.

Judging

Our panel of judges will select the most creative, well-written, inspiring, and compelling penguin stories. All decisions are in the judges’ complete discretion and are final.

For More Information: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/penguincontest

What I Learned at Arden Summer Camp Writing Class

Join us at Arden Summer Camp

Week 1: Perfect Paragraphs

June 24th-28th

Students will be introduced to paragraph writing, including learning how to write a topic sentence, supporting details, and influential conclusions.  Emphasis will be placed on paragraph organization with the use of graphic organizers.

Summer Writing Camps: Early Registration

Students will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with a credentialed writing specialist in a low teacher-student ratio classroom. Space is limited (only 8 seats available). Register Today!

Essay Writing Made Easy - Writing Workshops for Kids in RSM

Creative Writing Narratives for Kids 4th-6th Grades

Saturdays 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Class Size: 4-6 Students
Class Fee: $70.00

This course is intended for elementary students who  have mastered the ability to plan and construct a narrative and expository essay with limited instruction.  The class motivates young writers by engaging them through the writing process as they answer specific writing prompts. 
   

Homeschool Essay Writing for Kid's 3rd-6th Grades

Mondays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Size: 4-6 Students
Class Fee: $70.00

This course is for homeschooled students needing direction in the writing process.  Students will learn how to write a proper response to literature, personal narrative, narrative fiction, and expository essay.  They are taken step-by-step through the steps of the writing process (pre-writing, planning, drafting, editing, rewriting, revising) while working on the inclusion of proper syntax, grammar, organization, sequencing, word choice, dialogue, creative introductions, and strong conclusions.

Multiple Paragraph Essay Writing for Kid's 3rd-5th Grade

Wednesdays 4:00 PM
Class Size: 4-6 Students
Class Fee: $70.00

This class is designed for students embarking on essay and narrative writing.  Students are taken step-by-step through the steps of the writing process (pre-writing, planning, drafting, editing, rewriting, revising) while working on the inclusion of proper syntax, grammar, organization, sequencing, word choice, dialogue, creative introductions, and strong conclusions.   

Available Reading Groups for the Month of April

Homeschool Reading Group (4th - 6th grade)

Mondays at 8:00 AM 
2 -3 students per group
Hourly Fee: $25.00 | Monthly Fee (4 hours): $95.00

Book Title: Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables (1908) is a bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written as fiction for readers of all ages, since the mid-twentieth century, the literary classic has been considered a children's novel. It recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl sent to a middle-aged brother and sister who have a farm on Prince Edward Island, and who had intended to adopt a boy to help them. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school and the town.

Create Your Own Reading Group

Mondays at 5:00 PM, Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, Saturdays at 10:00 AM
2-3 students per group
Hourly Fee: $25.00 | Monthly Fee (4 hours): $95.00


Choose you own book title or allow us to choose one for you. All you need is 2 or more students and we can create a reading group just for you. Come join the fun.

New Saturday Writing Workshop!

Learning how to write well is all about practicing the art of writing.  Just as a pianist will not achieve musical success without practicing the piano, a writer will not achieve writing success without practicing writing.  The more a student is exposed to structured writing lessons, the more the student will improve in their writing process. To help give students another opportunity to practice their writing, we have created a new writing workshop on Saturdays! 

The workshop starts this Saturday, from 12:00-1:00 PM, and will include work in the following areas:

*Planning, Drafting, Editing, and Revising for Expository Essays 
*Planning, Drafting, Editing, and Revising for Narratives
*Planning, Drafting, Editing, and Revising for Responses to Literature
*Planning, Drafting, Editing, and Revising for Summaries

This class will be geared to the student who can already form a paragraph and is ready to work on writing multi-paragraph essays, stories, and summaries.  Lessons will rotate, so students can enter the workshop at any time.

Writing Workshops are $70 per month... spaces fill quickly... only 4-6 students per class.

Come check out the fun!!!

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Available Reading Groups in Rancho Santa Margarita

Third - Fourth Grade Reading Group

Mondays 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

2 -3 students per group

Hourly Fee: $25.00 | Monthly Fee (4 hours): $95.00

Book Title: Beezus and Romona

Book Summary: Beezus and Ramona is a character driven 3rd grade chapter book that focuses on Beezus Quimby, the 9-year-old sister of 4-year-old Ramona Quimby.  The book is essentially a series of vignettes depicting the relationship between the two sisters, in which Ramona’s mischief features prominently.  The book is different from the other books in the Ramona series in that Beezus is the protagonist instead of Ramona.  Thus, the book is essentially a portrait of a young sibling relationship—especially its challenges—from the perspective of an older sibling. 

Forth - Fifth Grade Homeschool Reading Group

Mondays 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

2 -3 students per group

Hourly Fee: $25.00 | Monthly Fee (4 hours): $95.00

Book Title: Anne of Green Gables

Book Summary: Anne of Green Gables (1908) is a bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written as fiction for readers of all ages, since the mid-twentieth century, the literary classic has been considered a children's novel. It recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl sent to a middle-aged brother and sister who have a farm on Prince Edward Island, and who had intended to adopt a boy to help them. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school and the town.

Forth - Sixth Grade Homeschool Reading Group 

Mondays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

2 -3 students per group

Hourly Fee: $25.00 | Monthly Fee (4 hours): $95.00

Book Title: Voyages of Dr. Dolittle

Book Summary: The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Being the History of His Peculiar Life at Home and Astonishing Adventures in Foreign Parts (1920), written and illustrated by Hugh Lofting, is the first of his Doctor Dolittle books, a series of children's novels about a man who learns to talk to animals and becomes their champion around the world.