Every summer, Emerson School of Palo Alto, grades 2-8, open their doors and offer innovative programs in a camp-like setting to outside students who want to share in the summer learning adventures.
Expository Writing- focuses on the preparation of prose forms used in school assignments, the processes of selecting a topic, outlining the content, and establishing a style, and on writing mechanics (word choice, spelling, sentence structure, etc.). Emerson: 7/11-7/15
Creative Writing- concentrates on a variety of literary forms (e.g., stories, poems, plays, autobiography, travelogues) with emphases on point of view, character, setting, action or plot, and writing mechanics, as well as authentic self-expression. Emerson: 7/18-7/22
Presentation Techniques- develops students' public speaking and analytical skills for a variety of purposes (e.g., class presentations, debates) using age-appropriate supporting tools (e.g., posters, overhead projections, PowerPoint), this year focusing on PowerPoint and poster presentations. Emerson: 7/25-7/29
Media Production- integrates writing skills into a significant individual or team project making use of one or more communication media, (e.g., video, film, website, software, photography, visual arts, performing arts) that will become a part of a student's creative portfolio. Emerson: 8/1-8/5
All courses are directed by the distinguished faculty of Emerson School. Breaks are taken for snacks, lunch, physical exercise, and social interaction. Parents are welcome at afternoon presentations.
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