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G7-8 inspirED Reader & Writer: Essentials of Essay Writing Academic essays are an inevitable part of high school, yet students often struggle with how to develop a thesis, structure one’s points, and write in the appropriate register. This course will teach the essentials of essay writing to help students develop good techniques and habits. Dates Time June 19-22 4:00pm - 6:00pm July 9-13 4:00pm - 6:00pm July 30 - August 3 4:00pm - 6:00pm inspirED Reader & Writer: Hong Kong on Location Explore our home city with a fresh perspective. This course will blend skills in history and writing to discuss cultural events that have shaped Hong Kong as we know it today. Students will take trips to culturally and historically significant Hong Kong sites. Dates Time July 3-6 4:00pm - 6:00pm July 23-27 4:00pm - 6:00pm August 13-17 4:00pm - 6:00pm G7-9 inspirED Reader & Writer: How Not to Be Fooled by Fake News Every day, we are bombarded by articles, tweets, podcasts, and many more sources of news. How do we know which to trust and which to doubt? Learn how to read texts efficiently, generate and test interpretations, and develop media literacy that allows for a holistic grasp of political and social narratives. 19 Dates Time June 25-29 11:00am - 1:00pm July 16-20 11:00am - 1:00pm August 6-10 11:00am - 1:00pm