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Teacher
My name is Leah Yananton and I am a storyteller and writer-director based in Hollywood, CA. I have been working with children all my life, and teaching and tutoring since 1999 where I began teaching summer school at Atlantis Preparatory School in Manasquan, NJ and served as the director of Curriculum Development for summer elementary school classes. I also tutored high school students in Harlem, NYC when I was an undergrad at Columbia University. My teaching philosophy is grounded in creative education, working with children to lead them to learn how to harness their innate talents, while also educating based on laws of nature and their lived experiences as a young person in the world. I love teaching with SOAR KIDZ because not only are the students top-notch, but the learning environment and curriculum is also top-notch, inspiring the students to achieve advanced levels and success in their studies, bringing the students to grow their intellects as critical thinkers, astute readers, eloquent debaters, and creative dreamers. I highly recommend the book “Mutant Message Down Under” by Marlo Morgan.
Class Schedules
AP Writing Class: One-Time Special Class
Time: 80 minutes (recording provided after class)
About the Class
This one-time AP Writing Boot Camp is designed to give students a strong introduction to the skills needed for success in AP-level writing. In just one session, students will learn how to approach challenging prompts, avoid the most common grammar errors, and strengthen their ability to write clearly and persuasively under time pressure.
Students will complete a short timed writing exercise, participate in peer review, and revise their own work during class. By the end of the session, they will have a better understanding of what AP readers look for and how to begin developing stronger academic writing habits.
What Students Will Learn
How to analyze texts using SOAPSTone (Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone)
How to structure an essay using Claim – Evidence – Commentary
The Top 5 grammar mistakes that weaken essays and how to fix them
How to write and revise a short AP-style essay paragraph under time limits
How AP essays are scored and what makes writing “sophisticated”
What’s Included
Teacher-led instruction and guided examples
AP-style writing prompt for practice
Grammar practice worksheet and slides
Peer editing checklist and rubric reference
Teacher feedback on submitted writing (short comments returned within three days)
Recording of the class (available for seven days after the session)
Who Should Join
This special class is intended for advanced students in grades 7–10 who are:
Interested in preparing for AP Language and Composition or high-level high school writing courses
Strong readers and writers who want to improve clarity, grammar, and structure
Motivated to experience what AP-level writing looks like in a supportive environment
Review
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Period
Jan 11 - Jan 25
- Schedule Sat 12:00 AM
- grade 7 - 8
- Lesson 3
- Learning 80 mins
- Learners 3 - 8
- Admission Test not required
- Price