Fort Wayne TFT Cottage Classes Starting in Jan 2012

Training for Triumph Class Descriptions for Fort Wayne Classes

TFT Cottage Classes will be held in Fort Wayne on Mondays at First Assembly of God. CQLA classes run for sixteen weeks; composition classes run for twelve weeks.

NOTE: These are the true classes; pen in on the registration form anything that is not listed there but is listed below.

Registration form and schedule may be obtained at http://tfths.com/docs/FortWayneRegistration.pdf

CQLA Level A: $15/week for 2 to 3 hour class (depending on enrollment) plus book; invoiced monthly

For Students at a 4th through 5th grade writing level; complete language arts, including copy

work, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, grammar, usage, editing, prewriting, editing,

composition, creative writing, and dictation. Class is limited to eight. Taught by Donna Reish and Joshua Reish.

CQLA Level B: $15/week for 2 to 3 hour class (depending on enrollment) plus book; invoiced monthly

For students at a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade writing level; complete language arts, including copy

work, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, grammar usage, editing, prewriting, editing,

composition, creative writing, and dictation. Class is limited to eight.

CQLA Level C: $15/week for 2 to 3 hour class (depending on enrollment) plus book; invoiced monthly

For Students at a 9th through 12th grade writing level; complete language arts including copy

work, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, grammar, usage, editing, prewriting, editing,

composition, creative writing, and dictation. Students may count each semester as one

semester credit for high school English/ Comp. Class is limited to eight.

Research Reports for High School; $10/week plus book

For students at an 8th-12th grade writing level. This class will focus on four research report of incrementally more difficult skills. MLA citation method will be taught. This course uses Meaningful Comp: Five Research Reports.(Samples at website.) Taught by Donna Reish

Junior High Composition: $10/week plus book

This class will contain many writing projects, including, but not limited to, Key Word Outline projects, Checklist Challenge, essays, reports, stories, and more. Students in grades 6 through 9 writing level are welcome to attend. Projects will range between four paragraphs and eight paragraphs in length. This course uses Meaningful Comp 6 I: Long and Strong. Taught by Joshua Reish/Donna Reish.

Leo TFT Cottage Classes Starting Jan 2012

Training for Triumph Class Descriptions for Leo Winter/Spring 2012

Training for Triumph will be offering Cottage Classes again during the second semester in Leo, Indiana. Classes will run from January 5, 2012  for twelve weeks, excluding the FWAHS drama week, through the first part of April (ending date will depend upon weather; classes will meet for twelve weeks).

NOTE: Some of these are not listed on the registration form--pen them in as these are the real offerings as long as we get a good enough turn out for each one.

Intermediate Creative Writing—8:30-10:00; 7^th-10^th grade level; $10/week plus book

Various types of creative writing: essays, timelines, what if, stories, Key Word Outlines with descriptive

and literary techniques, advanced short story writing techniques, various outlining techniques, and

Checklist Challenge taught. Final papers will be six to twelve paragraphs in length. No MC or CQLA

experience needed. Uses MC 7 II: Completely Creative. (See samples at website.) Taught by Joshua Reish.

Elementary/Middle School Speech—8:30-10:00; 4^th through 8^th grade level; $10/week plus book

This class will introduce upper elementary/middle school students to public speaking through a variety of fun speech projects, including introductions, 5 W, re-telling, biographical, dramatic, informative, and more. Taught by Cami Reish Gross.

Middle School Composition—10:00-11:30; 4^th through 6^th grade level; $10/week plus book

This class will focus on all types of composition at the beginning writing level for middle school students. Students will learn the Key Word Outline approach, TFT’s Checklist Challenge, essay writing, report writing, story writing, and more. This is a good course for the middle school student who is ready to move beyond one or two paragraph writing up to six paragraph projects with sources. This course will use Meaningful Composition 5 I: Writing for Real. (See samples at website.) Taught by Joshua Reish.

Speech and Debate—10:00-1:00; 7^th through 12^th grade level; $15/week plus book

This three-hour weekly course covers public speaking and basic debate skills in a fun, safe

environment. Kids will give speeches dozens of time, practice debate skills with interesting, fun, and

relevant topics, and more! Students in seventh through twelfth grade levels are welcome. Worth one

credit of public speaking and one credit of debate for high school credits. Taught by Cami Reish Gross and Joshua Reish.

World History II—1:00-2:30; 7^th-12^th grade level; $10/week plus handouts

Beginning with the Fall of the Roman Empire (500 AD or so). Taught with beautiful, extensive, detailed

PowerPoint presentations and handouts by a history graduate, Joshua Reish.

Research Paper—2:30-4:00; 10^th through 12^th grade level; $10/week plus handouts

For upper level high school students who have had extensive writing experiences. Student will write one

twenty to thirty page research paper (including front and back matter) using ten to twenty sources with

MLA citation approach Uses MC 12: The Research Paper. (See samples at website. Taught by Joshua Reish.

Registration Form and Schedule: http://tfths.com/docs/GrabillRegistration.pdf

Meaningful Composition book samples: http://www.tfths.com/samples.php

Notes:

* Classes will be held at Troy and Bonny Reimschisel's home (directions will be emailed to participants)

* Half tuition and registration form secures your student's spot; call if registering after Dec 15^th to be sure there are still openings n classes you desire (260-597-7415)

* Make checks payable to TFT/ Checks are not cashed before January 1st