This unique course will provide middle school students with an environment where they can test out their understanding of complex ideas, gain confidence in sharing their opinions in front of a class, and think freely on a multitude of topics—all without fear for their grade. Students will learn to read actively, speak intelligently, and write coherently on a range of subjects. Through lessons on how to read a text, discuss it with other students, and express ideas about it in writing, students will form disciplined reading and writing habits. By the end of the course, students will have gained insight into their own academic strengths and weaknesses and honed the skills that will bolster their academic success.
