Historical Literature: Twice Towards Justice – Civil Rights – Grades 6-9 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
On March 2, 1955, an impassioned teenager, fed up with the daily injustices of Jim […]
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Grammar Detective! Capitalization, Punctuation and Parts of Speech – Grades 2 (mature) – 5 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
Remember those boring rules. Yup. Those are the ones! In this 10-week class, we are […]
Our Nation’s First Ladies – Grades 4 – 7 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
“A position where I can do the most good…” (Eleanor Roosevelt) Did you know […]
To Hope and Back The Journey of the S.S. St. Louis Combining Literature with History – Grades 5 – 8 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
Can you imagine reaching out to the president of the United States about a ship […]
Profiles from History – Session Three – Heroes of America’s Growth and Freedom – Grades 3 – 5 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
The greatest connection we can have throughout history is the human one. Together, in Profiles […]
Literature Circle: When They Call You a Terrorist – Grades 7 – 10 – Spring 2022- 10 Weeks
Patrisse Khan-Cullors’ and asha bandele’s instant New York Times bestseller, When They Call You a Terrorist is now adapted […]
Wonders of the World: Combining Reading, Geography, History and Creativity – Grades 2 – 5 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
Pack your bags. Get ready to set off on a trip around the globe. PASSPORTS […]
Starting at the Very Beginning: A Jump Start to IEW Writing – Grades 3-7 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
Are you looking for a SOLID jump start for whatever writing classes you choose for […]
Beyond Worksheets Grammar, Punctuation, Editing – Oh My! – Grades 6 – 10 – Spring 2022 – 10 weeks
Who remembers the dreaded WARRINER’S GRAMMAR textbook that almost every high school student used? Yup […]
The First Steps with IEW Writing: People and Places – Grades 1 – 3 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
You have asked me for it over and over! Here it is! A writing class […]
You Can’t Spell TRUTH without RUTH – The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg- Grades 6-9 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that […]
Breaking the Rules: Defiant Women in United States History – Grades 6 – 8 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
Well-behaved women seldom make history. In this Breaking the Rules, we will meet 10 defiant […]
You Can’t Stop Them! Strong Females in Literature – Grades 5 (mature) – 8 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
Leadership! Courage! Empathy! Passion! Esperanza, Marcy, Charlotte, Davey, and Joan had it all. Together, in […]
Profiles from History – Session Two – Stories of Those Who are Worthy of Remembrance – Grades 3 – 5 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
The greatest connection we can have throughout history is the human one. Together, in Profiles […]
Just Mercy – Grades 7 – 10 – Winter 2022- 10 Weeks
Unfairness in our Justice System is a major topic in the country today. In this […]
If the Shoe Fits: Cinderella’s from Around the World – Grades 2 – 5 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
Cinderella. Cinder-Elly. The Golden Sandal. Abadeha. Moss Gown. Smoky Mountain Cinderella. Domitila. The Salmon Princess. […]
Perspectives: A Journey into Short Stories for Middle School Students – Combining IEW Writing with Literature – Session Two – Grades 6 – 9 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel […]
Geeking out on Greek Mythology – Grades 4 – 7 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
What do you call a musician petrified by Medusa? A rockstar. Who did Artemis invite […]
Adulting 101 – Grades 9 – 12 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
Balancing a checkbook? Understanding your first lease? When do you need to do oil changes? […]
I am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World – Grades 6 – 9 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
In this class, we are going to study about Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize Winner’s […]
Middle School Writing with Eva – IEW – LIVE – * B Week – Wednesday * – Full Year – Grades 6-9
This fast paced, interactive class begins preparing your student for high school and (eventually) college […]
All About Essays Writing – LIVE – * B Week * – Full Year – Grades 8 – 11
It is imperative that students, with the goal of attending college, can write basic essays […]
Middle School Writing with Eva – LIVE – * B Week – Monday * – Full Year – Grades 6-9
This fast paced, interactive IEW Writing class begins preparing your student for high school and […]
Essays Intensive with Eva – LIVE – Fall 2021 – Grades 8 – 11
This class is INTENSIVE. Let me say that again – INTENSIVE! For students to be […]
Rebel Girls: Women who made a Difference – Grades 5 – 7 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
“The world needs strong women. Women who will lift and build others, who will love […]
Powerful Paragraph Writing – LIVE – * A Week * – Full Year – Grades 5-7
In this “technical writing” (nonfiction) class using the IEW Writing philosophy, students will focus on […]
Geography Matters: Exploring our Fifty States United States Geography – Grades 4-6 – Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 – 20 Weeks
Did you know that about 75 % of graduating seniors admitted to not being able […]
Geography Matters: Exploring the World Geography – Grades 6 – 8 – Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 – 20 Weeks
“In 2002, 89% of Americans aged 18-24 could locate the United States on a map. […]
Profiles from History – Session One – Leaders who Changed Worlds Both Large and Small – Grades 3 – 5 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
The greatest connection we can have throughout history is the human one. Together, in Profiles […]
Historical Fiction: Refugee – Grades 7 – 10 – Fall 2020 – 10 Weeks
Three different kids. One mission in common: ESCAPE. JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in […]
High School Research & More Writing – LIVE – * A Week * – Full Year – Grades 9 – 12
High School Research and More using the IEW Writing philosophy consists of two major components: College […]
Little House in the Big Woods – Grades 2 – 5 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
Can you imagine growing up in a log cabin? Hunting for and growing all your […]
Perspectives: A Journey into Short Stories for Middle School Students – Combining IEW Writing with Literature – Session One – Grades 6 – 9 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel […]
Sprucing up your Study Skills – Grades 6 – 9 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
Good study habits and techniques are critical to help students learn more efficiently, feel more academically confident, […]
Tuesdays with Morrie: An old man. A Young Man. Life’s Greatest Lessons. – Grades 9 – 12 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
An old man. A young man. Life’s greatest lessons. Teenagers often think they have all […]
Introduction to Writing with Eva – LIVE – * A Week * – Full Year – Grades 4 – 7
This is an interactive, introductory IEW based class geared towards middle and upper elementary level students. […]
Yo-Yo Yo-Yo Yo! What Time Is It? It’s Show Time! Hamilton: An American Musical – Grades 6 – 9 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
Do you have a Hamilton: An American Musical fan at home that is craving to […]
Asynchronous – Powerful Paragraph – Full Year – Grades 5 – 7
Please note – this is a PRE-RECORDED – using the IEW Writing philosophy – Asynchronous Class. […]
Asynchronous – Middle School Writing – Full Year – Grades 6 – 9
Please note – this is a PRE-RECORDED – Asynchronous IEW Writing Class. Students will work through the […]
** NEW for 2021 – 2022 ** Literature and Writing Combo Package at a DISCOUNTED Price ** Read Details Below!
This fall, Open Tent Academy is trying something NEW! For 2021 – 2022, we are […]
Asynchronous – All About Essays Writing – Full Year – Grades 8 – 11
Please note – this is a PRE-RECORDED – using the IEW Writing philosophy Asynchronous Class. Students […]
Asynchronous – High School Research & More Writing – Full Year – Grades 9-12
Please note – this is a PRE-RECORDED using the IEW Writing philosophy Asynchronous Class. Students will […]
** NEW for 2021-2022 ** 10 weeks + 20 weeks = 30% off! ** DISCOUNTED PRICING COMBO ** See Details Below!
This fall, Open Tent Academy is trying something NEW! For 2021 – 2022, we are […]
Writing Skills: Pet Peeves – What NOT to do when writing! – Grades 5 – 8
Nails on a chalkboard! Can you associate with that feeling? Teachers feel it, also! There […]
Sprucing up your Study Skills – Summer Edition – Grades 6 – 9
Good study habits and techniques are critical to help students learn more efficiently, feel more academically confident, […]
Writing Skills: Dramatic Openings – Grades 5 – 8
When writing an essay or research paper, immediately catching your writer’s attention is CRITICAL! In […]
Writing Skills: Sentence Openers – Grades 5 – 8
The dog… Spot…. He….. The dog…. Oh my! This makes writing SO BORING. Yes, teachers […]
Writing Skills: Three Clauses – Grades 5 – 8
Finding your voice in writing does NOT come naturally! Students need to learn various tools […]
Writing Skills: How to Brainstorm Correctly! – Grades 5 – 8
Did you know the number one strategy for writing successfully is making sure students brainstorm […]
Summer Writing Intensive – Powerful Paragraph – Grades 5 – 8
In this “technical writing” (nonfiction) class using the IEW Writing philosophy, students will focus on […]