LANGUAGE ARTS 2024 – 25

Classic Literature 

Taught by:

Tanya Robinson

PARENT REVIEW

Assiduously and innovatively, Mrs. Robinson equips the students to grasp numerous literary devices and to write analytical essays.  Throughout the course, students dive deeply into comprehending and analyzing various writing styles of classical literature. Assessments are soundly structured. Assignments are designed so that students have ownership and pride of their learning. Mrs. Robinson is extremely knowledgeable of the content, always available for her students and the parents, and passionate about her profession.   Joyce 5-20-2021

PARENT REVIEW

My daughters had so much fun in this Classic Literature Class with Ms. Tanya Robinson. The level of difficulty of this class was just right for my girls. The class was so engaging that the literatures were brought to life with the way that Ms. Robinson handled the class. Even at home,  my girls were so excited to talk about the literatures that they learned and they would give so much feedback and comments that showed how much they enjoyed the class. I also appreciate how Ms. Robinson encouraged her students to contribute to their discussion of literatures by sharing their thoughts and opinions. I also like that they do a lot of writing in this class. Over all, it was a great experience for my girls and I highly recommend this class. 
Thanks,
Lovell

Tuesdays

12:00 – 1:00 

PARENT REVIEW

Tanya’s class covers many period writing pieces. Her projects are creative and they get the students to do a little more than just read a book and write a report. For example, she had my daughters class write a murder mystery story while they were reading Sherlock Holmes. My daughter loved working on that project. It forced her to research how to create characters and develop them through a story, On her own she learned about story arcs and pacing. It was a highlight of the year for my daughter.  Tanya also had them draw “propaganda” posters when they read Animal Farm. Drawing in an English class is unheard of, and she’s not going to draw as a career, but she did do a pretty good job for never having drawn before, now my daughter realizes that she did something she didn’t think she could do. 
Tanya is super creative and has her students thinking outside of the box when it comes to English assignments. Her class projects are forcing the students into areas that they may not be familiar with,like drawing or story telling, but they learn about the process and about what they are capable of doing.  
THAT IS PRICELESS…
Eric Clopein
Dad to Lisa Clopein

 

Classic literature is filled with excitement, philosophy, and beauty! Reading works of literature which have stood the test of time develops critical thinking skills, expands one’s vocabulary, and helps a person see the grander scale of life. This class will expose you to great classic works through reading, discussion, and writing. (1 year High School English credit) The class is intended for students in grades 9-12, but middle school students with good reading skills and who can handle the themes are welcome.

(1 year High School English credit) The class is intended for students in grades 9-12, but middle school students with good reading skills and who can handle the themes are welcome.

Required Resources:

  • Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • King Lear by William Shakespeare
  • Emma by Jane Austen
  • Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Poetry and
  • Short Stories by assorted classic authors (Dickinson, Poe, Tennyson, etc.), which I will provide

Cost:

  • Cost: $325 per semester, plus a $20 registration fee (ask about discount if paying out of pocket) I am able to accept most charter school students

Please contact me at robinson5tanya@gmail.com for more information and/or to register.

About Me:

Before becoming a parent, I received my B.A. and Teaching Credential in English and taught in a private high school. While there, I taught all four grade levels, ranging from basic English classes to specialized literature courses. The book For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay introduced me to Charlotte Mason’s philosophies and I incorporated many of her methods into our homeschooling. I educated my children at home for all of their school years (K-graduation) and now that my children are in college and/or their careers, I am excited to use my experiences to help other students develop their skills.

 

PARENT REVIEW:

My son Victor Maldonado took his English class with Mrs. Robinson. I just want to let you know that her class, in my opinion as a Mom, is very good. I really love seeing my son reading excellent books. She’s always communicating with us the parents letting us know how our kids are doing. Mrs. Robinson is well organized.
Because I considered her a great teacher, my son will be taking English the next school year with her for his senior year. She already sent me the list of books they are going to be reading, and I ordered and received them last month.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review and opinion about Mrs. Robinson.
Blessings,
Araceli Maldonado

A Window into Eight Fascinating Lives 

A Reading and Writing Course for Junior and Senior High

Taught by Lilli Witczak

Thursday

12:00 – 1:00

CLASS BEGINS:  September 5, 2024

COURSE DURATION:  1 school year, from September 2024 through May 2025

 Students will read eight biographies and autobiographies, they will gain an understanding and appreciation for these fascinating men, women, and families from various walks of life. Students will learn about the background of each person, cultural and historical contexts, and the internal and external challenges each faced. They will be given the opportunity for a great deal of discussion. We might watch a biography or an autobiography to compare the type of information presented in a book versus a film. Writing assignments will include summaries, mini-biographies, historical approach papers, and more. Additionally, students will be provided with tools to strengthen their writing skills. The class will be meeting in person at EIE. We will have a couple of amazing parties that students will remember, with a smile, well into adulthood.

Required Books:

  • Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything – Aly Raisman
  • Farewell to Manzanar by Houston and Houston
  • Cheaper by the Dozen – Gilbreth and Gilbreth Carey
  • The Story of My Life – Helen Keller
  • The Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank
  • Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination – Neal Gabler
  • Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words – Michael Pack and Mark Paoletta
  • Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell- Jason L. Riley

 

This above book list is a minimum goal. Yes, some of the books are easier to read than others. Not everything need be difficult and just because a work is not difficult, does not mean that it is not worth reading.

Fees: $250.00 per semester ($275 if a charter student) plus books.

Miss Lilli is a vendor for: Sky Mountain, ILEAD, Excel Academy, Sage Oaks, Golden Valley, Gorman, Inspire, and more.

For questions and/or registration forms please contact Lilli Witczak by text at (626) 232-7932 or email at lilli.witczak@gmail.com

Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons

For Students grades 6 through 8

Taught by:  Lilli Witczak

Thursday

11:00 – 12:00

CLASS BEGINS:  September 2024

COURSE DURATION:  1 school year, from September 2024 through May 2025.

In this Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons Themed course, students will learn about the Ivan the Terrible, the American and French revolutions, the invention of the telegraph, and more while IEW’s structural units and elements of style are introduced gradually.

 During the course, students will learn to take notes, summarize narrative stories, write from pictures, compose creative essays, and more. Additionally, with the activities, games, and parties, there will be enough silliness and fun to keep the atmosphere light while students learn.

 The goal of the course is NOT to receive a good grade or compare one student to another. The goal is to develop a love for and interest in writing. We are looking for progress. With realistic expectations, progress is determined by comparing a child’s writing in September to his/her own writing in January and in June.

 COST: $250.00 per semester ($275 if a charter student) plus books, etc.  Miss Lilli is a vendor for: Sky Mountain, ILEAD, Excel Academy, Sage Oaks, Golden Valley, Gorman, Inspire, and more.

THE ULTIMATE COLLEGE PREP WRITING CLASS

Advanced Speech and Writing

Traditional and Online

College Prep English Class

Taught by: Denis

For an introductory video with the teacher and Marty please click on the link below:
MEET THE TEACHER EIE VIDEO

For a quick video by the instructor about his class please click on the link below:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drm-bTrC4eU

MONDAY 11:00 – 1:00

ON-LINE ONLY

Contact Denis

VENDOR WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARTERS:

  • Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • California Enrichment Academy
  • Excel Academy
  • Golden Valley
  • Gorman
  • iLead
  • Inspire
  • Sage Oak
  • Sky Mountain

Online classroom is always open. 
Open enrollment during semester.

COST: 

  • $350 per semester for Charter students.
  • $300 for non charter school students.

    This class is offered online as well as in a classroom setting. 

This course covers advanced English communications for students of any age who can handle college preparatory material and is designed to prepare students for university studies and for SAT, ACT and TOEFL exams. Emphasis is placed upon innate language acquisition through immersion and emulation as well as an understanding of grammatical principles.

Writing and speaking skills and techniques are covered and works of the masters of spoken and written English arestudied. The list is flexible depending upon class enthusiasm but has in the past included Shakespeare, Swift, Dickens, Austen, J.S. Mill, Wilde, Shaw, Grahame, Wodehouse, Franklin, Jefferson, Paine, Lincoln, Twain, Fitzgerald, Churchill, King, Buckley, Baldwin and many other surpassingly brilliant but less well known writers and orators. (It is worth noting that one finds among these greats a disproportionately large percentage of homeschoolers.) All works are provided or linked to in the online classroom. College prep skills practiced will include note-taking, research and report writing, advanced vocabulary, language usage, comprehension and grammar. Students will write college admission essays, persuasive essays, SAT essays and reports and will prepare and deliver lectures and persuasive speeches. The class uses the one-room schoolhouse paradigm (See Advantages of the one-room schoolhouse approach to teaching). Please see our Writing Skills Playsheets for a taste of class content and style. Course includes personal instructor attention, traditional classroom/online video sessions, online text, extensive resources, graded compositions, moderated discussion forums and chatrooms.

Online text: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, College Prep English Practice by K. Titchenell.
Many text, audio, and video recording resources will be used and provided free of charge.

CONTACT: K. Titchenell (323) 432-7128
or email: eieclass@abacus-es.com