Class Description: 
This years class theme is”...it isnt what we say or think that defines us, but what we do” - Sense & Sensibility

 

What is a Pre-Scholar? Pre-Scholar is a naturally curious phase where a student naturally wants to learn, ask questions, and discover. They’re beginning to want to know more about a topic. Usually around age 9-13

 

 From the gardens of Pemberley to the spooky halls of Northanger Abby we will journey into the early 1800s of Regency England. We will meet fun characters. Can you tell who is a villain, hero, or heroine? The writings of Jane Austen are packed with literary complexity. Through her use of irony and word play she infuses wit and riddle throughout her adventures. She also makes observations and judgments about the class systems and roles of varying professions and genders.

 

What we will be doing: The class accomplishes these goals through project based learning, discussion, journaling, acting, asking questions, and researching answers. We will be reading and writing together. It’s okay if they are still developing these skills since we can accomplish this at varying levels all together. This class will be very interactive. We pack in a ton of crafts and activities, and even acting! We will have snacks and do most of our writing together in class. First semester they will do an “I Know” presentation. Where they teach us something they are passionate about. Second semester They will also do one “I Wonder”. Which means they ask a question, research the answer, and present it to the class.

Requirements : 1 presentation each semester (give them points for certain elements:ie visual, sensory, story, resource) I Knows -something to share that you know, I Wonder -something to study and learn that you didn't know (with their parent) Read 7 books(discuss on the first if each months) Journaling each week and in class together

 

We encourage the naturally curious phase of love of learning to go deeper. To look at themes and morals beneath the obvious. To do research and begin to write. We’ll also develop social and physical skills together to become accomplished Lords and Ladies

Required materials that are NOT included in the class fee:
Everything is included in our class fee. We include the complete box book set of Jane Austen early readers plus a journal and audio books. We will use the remainder on rewards, crafts, projects, and a party each semester where we will get to watch one of the Jane Austen movies!