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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-08-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260421T194607
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SUMMARY:Kickstart to University Application Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session introduces grade 11 students to the writing components for Canadian applications. \nThe session will include a presentation that outlines the university application essay genre and provides brainstorming\, research\, and writing tips. An interactive simulation will provide students with an understanding of how admissions decisions are made and better prepare them for their own writing tasks. Students will also be given time to brainstorm ideas and engage in practice writing exercises while Options Solutions writing coaches provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. Beginning the application process early will give students the opportunity to make the most productive use of their summer and enter grade 12 with more clarity and direction. \n*Please bring a laptop to the session.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/5986/
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T140000
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UID:6401-1597759200-1597766400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T194607
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UID:6306-1597759200-1597770000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T194607
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SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe session will include a presentation that outlines the main components of video interview requirements\, as well as a practical guide for successfully completing those videos. During the session\, students will learn how to answer typical interview questions and have the opportunity to tackle some  sample questions as a group. They will then practice in pairs and give each other feedback\, as well as record their responses for analysis. Programs that require the video interview include commerce at UBC\, the University of Toronto\, and York University\, as well as engineering at the University of Toronto and Waterloo. \nThe guide covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts\n\n*Students are encouraged to bring recording devices (e.g. smartphone) with them t0 the session
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-3/2020-08-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T194607
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UID:6402-1597845600-1597852800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T140000
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SUMMARY:Post-Secondary Send Off Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Options educational consultants recommend this session to ALL students entering university in the fall! This session focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success from an academic and non-academic perspective. \nBefore you get there: \n\nManaging expectations\nHandling the post-secondary bureaucracy\nWhere to go for what (ie. services available to you)\n\nAcademic: \n\nMotivation and how to be an independent learner\nUnderstanding how to learn/active listening/the learning cycle\nHow to prepare for class and how to read and study from notes and\ntextbooks\n\nNon-Academic: \n\nGoal setting and managing your time (i.e. how to construct an effective\nstudy plan)\nFinding a school/life balance\nHandling everyday post-secondary situations\nBeing financially responsible
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/post-secondary-send-off-workshop/2020-08-19/
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T170000
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UID:6307-1597845600-1597856400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T194607
CREATED:20200415T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163915Z
UID:6403-1597932000-1597939200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200820T170000
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UID:6308-1597932000-1597942800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T194607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T211829Z
UID:6309-1598018400-1598029200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-08-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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