Short Story Explorers (12+)
Thursdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
12 Available Spots
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Short Story Explorers Thursdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Teacher: Joy Tanksley Course Cost: $80-305 (sliding scale, see below) Course Duration: 12 weeks Ages: 12+ Course Description: From creepy thriller classics like “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe to thought-provoking and relatable coming-of-age narratives like “The Party” by Pam Muñoz Ryan, short stories provide a rich, diverse literary landscape for tweens and teens to explore. Learners will journey through a wide selection of short stories from the 20th and 21st centuries using a variety of methods for engaging with the text, including whole class discussion, small group activities, journaling, dramatic reenactment, and more. Our short story odyssey will build language arts skills in vocabulary, comprehension, inferencing, and literary analysis, while also fostering social connections and self discovery. NOTE: please read the following, reflect on your current financial situation, and choose a price for my classes that makes the most sense for your family. I offer a sliding scale because I believe in maximizing accessibility and being a part of economic justice. $80 -unable to meet basic needs* -no car or can’t afford gas -unemployed/underemployed -unstable housing situation -qualify for gov’t assistance -no access to savings -limited access to support systems -no expendable income** $155 -meeting basic needs* is stressful but usually doable -usually have access to some form of transportation -employed or underemployed -stable housing situation -access to basic health care -might have access to a small amount of savings -limited expendable income** $255 -basic financial needs are regularly met -own or lease a car -own a home or rent a higher-end property -employed or do not need to work to meet needs -access to full health care -access to some savings -some expendable income** $305 -all items from the previous box are true -have the resources to pay this amount without financial strain * food, housing, transportation ** money to buy a cup of coffee at a coffee shop, a movie ticket, a new item of clothing, etc.
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If, for some reason, a class, camp, or workshop you have signed up for is canceled by LEAD or by the instructor prior to the start of class, you will receive a full refund of your Tuition and Fees.