Critical Reading and Writing 2026 Summer Bootcamp

Led by an experienced English instructor with many years of teaching writing, this program is designed to strengthen students’ analytical thinking, creativity, and academic writing skills in a supportive and intellectually engaging environment.

Middle School Program - Rhetoric, Critical Thinking, and Analysis

Grades: 7–8

Dates: June 8 – July 15, 2026

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays

Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM

This course introduces middle school students to the foundations of effective writing through rhetoric, structured thinking, and analytical reading. Students will explore how arguments are built, how evidence supports ideas, and how language shapes meaning.

Through guided practice and interactive discussions, students will learn to:

• Develop clear and logical arguments

• Analyze texts with depth and precision

• Strengthen paragraph and essay structure

• Improve clarity, style, and persuasive techniques

By the end of the program, students will gain greater confidence in expressing complex ideas and crafting thoughtful written responses—skills essential for academic success in middle school and beyond.

High School Program - Academic Writing Workshop

Grades: 9–10

Dates: June 9 – July 16, 2026

Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM

This workshop is designed to prepare high school students for advanced academic writing. Emphasizing structure, argumentation, and critical analysis, the course guides students through the process of planning, drafting, revising, and refining formal essays.

Students will focus on:

• Crafting strong thesis statements

• Writing analytical and argumentative essays

• Integrating textual evidence effectively

• Developing academic tone and precision

• Strengthening revision and editing strategies

This course is ideal for students seeking to build a strong foundation for honors-level coursework, standardized writing tasks, and future college preparation.