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Word & Story Play

A language-rich class using wordplay, games, jokes, and puns to explore meaning, structure, grammar, vocabulary, and English prose more deeply.

This class

  • Students explore how language works through jokes, puns, word games, playful writing, and close attention to meaning
  • The class can use wordplay as an entry point into structure, grammar, vocabulary growth, and style
  • Students also examine how English prose creates tone, rhythm, clarity, and effect
  • The goal is to make language more vivid, memorable, and intentionally used

What families should know

  • This class is not only about grammar rules in isolation; it connects rules to writing, reading, and expression
  • Depending on the session, students may respond through short writing, discussion, or language challenges
  • Materials and example texts vary by session and are shared before kickoff
  • No advanced writing background is required unless a future session says otherwise

Registration

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