SCOPE Education Services

Wednesday Evenings 7:30 PM ✍️ Wordsmith Workshop: Mastering the Essay Elevate Your Writing – Literary & Informational Essay Skills for Grades 7–12 Ready to take your writing to the next level? In Wordsmith Workshop: Mastering the Essay, students in grades 7–12 will sharpen their skills, boost their confidence, and learn to craft clear, compelling, and powerful essays that stand out—whether for class assignments, state exams, or future college work. Over the course of this engaging workshop, students will explore both literary analysis and informational/expository essay writing, while building a rock-solid foundation in structure, organization, and voice. Through guided lessons, interactive exercises, and peer feedback, students will unlock the tools to express their thoughts with clarity, precision, and style. ✒️ Students Will Learn: How to develop strong thesis statements and introductions Organizing body paragraphs with evidence and analysis Techniques for literary commentary and text-based responses Strategies for informative/explanatory writing with clear purpose Revision tips to strengthen clarity, coherence, and impact Whether you're preparing for high school, college, or just want to improve your writing, Wordsmith Workshop is your go-to course for transforming ideas into exceptional essays.

Thursdays at 6:00 PM World-Wide Cooking: A Global Culinary Adventure A 6-Week Virtual Cooking Journey for Young Chefs at Home Pack your apron and passport—it's time to cook your way around the world! ✈️ In World-Wide Cooking, aspiring home chefs will embark on a six-week virtual adventure, learning to prepare delicious dishes from different countries and cultures each week—right from their own kitchen! At the end of the lesson you will have dinner ready for all to share! Led by an amazing gourmet chef, this interactive cooking class goes beyond the recipe. As students chop, stir, and sauté, they’ll also explore the history, culture, and traditions behind each meal. From savory snacks in South America to sweet treats in Asia, this hands-on experience blends world geography, history, and culinary arts into one unforgettable summer enrichment course. Each Week Includes: A new recipe from a different country or region Step-by-step cooking instruction over Zoom with a live chef Cultural fun facts and stories about the dish’s origin Food-themed games, trivia, and global “taste travel” passports! ✨ No fancy equipment or prior experience needed—just a love of food, curiosity, and a hungry appetite for learning! Perfect for grades 3–8, World-Wide Cooking will inspire creativity, build confidence in the kitchen, and open up a world of flavor—one dish at a time.

Thursdays at 7:30 PM ✨ Draw & Animate! Summer Sketch Lab Virtual Art Adventures in Cartooning, Animation & Creative Drawing for Grades 2–8 Grab your sketchbook and spark your imagination—Draw & Animate! Summer Sketch Lab is where your ideas come to life, one doodle at a time! ?✏️ In this fun and interactive 6-week virtual course, young artists in grades 2–8 will explore the exciting world of drawing, cartooning, and animation from the comfort of home. Each week, we’ll dive into new artistic challenges and techniques, from designing expressive characters and sketching comic strips to learning how to bring drawings to life with simple digital animations! What You’ll Learn: How to draw characters with personality and emotion Cartooning tricks: eyes, expressions, movement & style Storyboarding basics: plan your own mini comic or animated scene Intro to animation using easy online tools (no experience needed!) Weekly drawing challenges, creative prompts & artist spotlights With live Zoom lessons, step-by-step demos, and plenty of time to draw, sketch, share, and shine, this course is perfect for kids who love art, storytelling, and using their imagination. Whether you're a doodler or a future animator, Draw & Animate! is your ticket to a summer full of creativity and fun!