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2011 Summer Stretch Catalog24K705: English Grammar/Writing/Vocabulary ImmersionWeek (including all-day/lunch supervision and Fridaytrip to The Summit for a celebratory lunch)Three classes (see above for descriptions: SAT Intro/Prep, Intensive VocabularyStudy, and Essay Composition), including all-day/ lunch supervision and Fridaytrip to The Summit for a celebratory lunch.Save money and enroll your student in a full week of English immersion! Essentiallyan English camp, this option allows both struggling students andthose who excel a focused opportunity to hone their language skills for a fullweek in preparation for the coming year.Instructor: W. Clark Pollitt, KCD Middle School English TeacherDate: July 25 – 29 and/or August 1 – 5 Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pmGrades: Entering 6 – 9 Min/Max Students: 5/15Registration Deadline: July 15Tuition: $575K706: Grammar Boot Camp for Rising 9th Graders, witha particular focus on sentence structure and verbalsNow that grammar has become a distinct element of the SAT, and, since propersentence construction and punctuation will certainly enhance your score on theSAT’s new essay section, perhaps the time has come to hone your grammaticalabilities. KCD’s grammar guru returns to Summer Stretch to assist studentsin making their subjects and verbs amicable and in properly positioning theirprepositions. A veteran of 25 years in the English curriculum, Alyce Pollitt fullyunderstands the grammar skills necessary for success in the Middle School, therigorous expectations of the Upper School, and the types of questions and skillsthat the SAT will demand. Targeting the differing backgrounds, abilities, andrequirements of the various grade levels, she is offering three different sessions,one each for students rising to grades 7, 8, and 9 (see below). Work on thoseconcepts you didn’t understand, review the year’s work, or solidify your foundationto start next year off with a bang.Instructor: Alyce Pollitt, former KCD Middle School English TeacherDate: July 25 – 29Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmGrades: Entering 9 Min/Max Students: 4/12Registration Deadline: July 15Tuition: $205K707: Writing BasicsIn this course, students will look at the writing as a process.Students will look at the pieces of this process: brainstorming,outlining, thesis statements, and drafting. Studentswill look at responsive essays, analytical essays, and researchprojects as well. During the week, at least one analyticalessay will be produced so that students can look at their product throughthe eyes of a teacher and the rubrics that are used. Students will also review howto use textual evidence clearly and effectively. Additionally, students will haveMLA citations reinforced. Make sure to bring your laptop.Instructor: Pat Mulloy, Upper School TeacherDate: July 26 – 30Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pmGrade(s): Entering 9 – 12 Min/Max Students: 5/15Tuition: $200K708: Cleverly Crafting CompositionsThis week teaches students the most basic skills necessary for strong, lively writing.Through a structured composition process, students learn the importanceof such concepts as focused subjects, action verbs, subject/verb agreement, consistencyof tense, and logical arrangement of details—crucial elements in allgenres of writing. Constantly brainstorming, editing, and rewriting, they willwork to energize their written efforts and make their writing spring to life.Additional Supplies Necessary: hardback composition book, pens or pencils,scissors, tape, pocket folderInstructor: Alyce Pollitt, former KCD Middle School English TeacherDate: July 256 – 29Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pmGrades: Entering 8 – 9 Min/Max Students: 3/12Registration Deadline: July 15Tuition: $205Register by May 15 and get a 10% discountKentuck y Country Day School