Do you love learning about historical figures?
In this class, students will explore real-life stories through biography reading and then turn the spotlight on themselves by writing their own autobiographies.
Using popular middle-grade biography series like Who Was…? Students will be amazed at how ordinary people can do extraordinary things—and learn how to tell their own stories in meaningful ways.
Each week, students will choose an read at their own pace different biography from our library.
They should be ready to discuss the interesting facts they have learned with the class the following week, focusing on key moments, challenges, and accomplishments in an historical figure’s life.
They’ll learn how authors organize real-life stories, build strong paragraphs, and highlight important details. Then, students will apply those same techniques to writing their own autobiographies.
Through fun prompts, guided writing, and creative projects, students will reflect on their own experiences, interests, and goals, inspiring children to write about themselves.
What to Expect:
Read and discuss engaging biographies of historical and modern figures
Learn how real-life stories are structured (beginning, middle, end)
Weekly guided writing to build your own autobiography
Fun activities like timeline creation, “All About Me” pages, and memory mapping
Sharing and celebrating each student’s story in a supportive environment
Skills Developed:
Reading comprehension and discussion skills
Personal narrative and writing organization
Self-reflection and storytelling
Confidence in sharing ideas and experiences
Vocabulary and descriptive writing
Sample Activities:
Create a life timeline with important moments
Write about a challenge you’ve overcome
Design a “future chapter” about your dreams and goals
Compare your life story to someone you’ve read about
This class is perfect for curious readers and creative writers who want to learn about inspiring people—and discover how their own stories matter too!
WHAT YOUR KID NEEDS TO BRING TO CLASS:
All books be provided.
10yo+ WHO WAS?....Book Club (WED 2:00)
HOW TO SIGN UP :
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3. If you are paying with charter funds, they won't be available until August. So click “pay offline” or “pay in person” when checking out. If you plan to pay with your own funds, you could also pay later. You could also set up a monthly payment plan. Sometimes families use both charter and private funds.
OUR POLICIES:
4. You can change and cancel classes until Friday, August 28. After this date, there is a $75 per-class cancellation fee. Charter schools do not cover this fee.
5. The first two weeks of classes (Sep 7-18) could be a tryout period. If you decide to change a class, there is no fee. If you decide to drop it, we will reimburse your money, minus a $75 tryout fee for those 2 weeks. Charter schools cover this since your kid will be taking the classes
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