The K-12 Writing Programs is a comprehensive curriculum designed to help students from Grade 3 through Grade 12 develop a strong foundation in writing and progress to advanced skills. The program equips students with the tools to excel in sentence construction, paragraph writing, essay development, and creative expression. Combining the expertise of human and AI instructors, it offers a blend of lectures, interactive practices, and homework assignments. The program is divided into three parts, catering to different age groups and writing levels.
Writing for Grades 3-6 is a writing program that helps Grades 3 to 6 students to improve their writing skills from the fundamentals of sentence writing to paragraph writing. Our teacher meticulously evaluates each student's understanding, grades their writings, and offers actionable feedback. This means constant, tailored support, ensuring your child gets the specific help they need.
The program includes 10 units:
Unit 1: Sentences vs. Fragments
Introduction to Sentences vs. Fragments: Explanation, Examples, and Comparison
Practice: Identify Sentences and Fragments in a Text; Convert Fragments into Sentences
Homework: Write a paragraph and identify the sentences and fragments in it
Unit 2: Subjects and Predicates
Introduction to Subjects and Predicates: Explanation and Examples
Practice: Identify Subjects and Predicates in Sentences; Create Sentences with Given Subjects and Predicates
Homework: Write a short story and underline the subjects and predicates in each sentence
Unit 3: Subject-Verb Agreement
Introduction to Subject-Verb Agreement: Explanation and Examples
Practice: Correct Sentences with Incorrect Subject-Verb Agreement; Create Sentences that Demonstrate Correct Subject-Verb Agreement
Homework: Write a brief essay and highlight the verbs that agree with their respective subjects
Unit 4: Capitalization
Introduction to Capitalization: Explanation and Examples
Practice: Correct Sentences with Incorrect Capitalization; Rewrite a paragraph with proper capitalization
Homework: Write a letter using appropriate capitalization
Unit 5: Comma and Semi-colon Placement
Introduction to Comma and Semi-colon Placement: Explanation and Examples
Practice: Insert Commas and Semi-colons in the Correct Positions in Sentences
Homework: Write a brief narrative and correctly place commas and semi-colons
Unit 6: Compound Sentences
Introduction to Compound Sentences: Explanation and Examples
Practice: Convert Simple Sentences into Compound Sentences; Write a Story Using Compound Sentences
Homework: Write a narrative paragraph using compound sentences
Unit 7: Words Often Confused
Introduction to Commonly Confused Words: Explanation and Examples
Practice: Correct Sentences with Misused Words; Create Sentences using Correctly the Commonly Confused Words
Homework: Write a short essay avoiding the use of commonly confused words
Unit 8: Paragraph Structure
Introduction to Paragraph Structure: Explanation and Examples of Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Concluding Sentence
Practice: Identify Elements of a Paragraph in a Sample Text; Create a Paragraph with Clear Topic, Supporting, and Concluding Sentences
Homework: Write a descriptive paragraph about a favorite place or activity, ensuring to include a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
Unit 9: Cohesion in Paragraphs
Introduction to Cohesion in Paragraphs: Explanation and Examples of Transitional Words and Phrases
Practice: Identify and Use Transitional Words and Phrases in a Sample Paragraph; Revise a Provided Paragraph for Improved Cohesion
Homework: Write a process paragraph (how to do something) using appropriate transitional words and phrases to ensure cohesion.
Unit 10: Paragraph Types
Introduction to Paragraph Types: Explanation and Examples of Descriptive, Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive Paragraphs
Practice: Identify Paragraph Types in a Sample Text; Write Different Types of Paragraphs on a Given Topic
Homework: Write a set of paragraphs each representing a different type: one descriptive, one narrative, one expository, and one persuasive, all based on a common theme or topic.
- 10 Sessions $250.0
- 5 Sessions $135.0
- 1 Session $29.0
- 30 Minutes Trial Session $9.9
Middle School Writing is a writing program that helps Grade 6, 7, and 8 students to improve their writing skills from the fundamentals of writing to paragraph writing, and eventually to advanced essay writing.
The program is divided into 3 levels.
Middle School Writing Level 1 focuses on .boosting the basics. at the middle school level. It teaches the fundamentals of writing such as: sentences vs. fragments, subjects and predicates, subject-verb agreement, and capitalization. It also teaches the technical parts of writing such as comma and semi-colon placement, compound sentences, words often confused, and capitalization. These are the areas where many young and creative writers often need reinforcement.
Middle School Writing Level 2 focuses on paragraph writing and simple essay writing. In this phase, students work on developing clear and precisely written paragraphs on a variety of topics. They create topic sentences, details, and closing sentences. They write expository, narrative, and descriptive paragraphs. Then students learn structures that help them express themselves in writing narrative and expository essays. With writing assignments such as .please describe the most exciting trip that you.ve ever taken., this phase of the "Middle School Writing" program will strengthen student.s ability to write a well structured effective essay.
Middle School Writing Level 3 focuses on transitioning students from simple, structured essay writing to advanced essay writing. This phase helps students find their voice and produce essays that match style and media. It will teach students such skills as story and logic in narrative and expository essays, sentence variety and strong vocabulary, writing to persuade, writing to inform, blog writing, as well as script writing.
- 10 Sessions $250.0
- 5 Sessions $135.0
- 1 Session $29.0
- 30 Minutes Trial Session $9.9
Mastering Writing: Expository & Persuasive Techniques is a 10-unit program designed to help high school students refine their expository and persuasive writing skills. Starting with the basics, students will learn the key characteristics of expository and persuasive writing, how they differ, and where they intersect.
The program is divided into 12 interactive units, each involving both reading practice and writing practice. The first 4 units focus on introductory expository writing, teaching students how to clearly and accurately convey information. The next 4 units introduce persuasive writing, where students will learn to effectively argue their point of view and persuade their readers.
The program then advances to more complex expository and persuasive techniques in the later 2 units. Students will delve into advanced expository writing, learning to develop complex thesis statements, and incorporating evidence more effectively. They will also explore advanced persuasive writing, learning to build strong arguments and rebuttals and using persuasive techniques effectively.
Each unit includes both reading and writing practices, as well as in-class exercises and homework assignments, encouraging students to apply the lessons learned. There are also peer review (only teacher review for one-on-one classes) sessions for constructive feedback and revision, as well as opportunities for students to present their work, fostering an interactive and supportive learning environment.
By the end of the program, students will have developed a deeper understanding and command of both expository and persuasive writing techniques, equipping them with skills vital for academic and professional success.
Mastering Writing: Expository & Persuasive Techniques is a teacher-led group or one-on-one online program (using WebEx). The one-on-one option of this class has flexible schedule and content as requested by the students; the group class consists of 2-5 students (maximum 5 students) and meets with the teacher once a week at a fixed time.
Here is the unit-by-unit teaching plan (subject to change at teacher's discretion based on student progress):
Unit 1: Introduction to Writing Styles & Expository Writing
- Class Introduction and Ice-Breakers
- Presentation on different writing styles (Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive)
- Introduction to Expository Writing: Definition and Characteristics
- Reading Practice: Analyzing examples of expository writing
- In-Class Exercise: Identify the key elements of expository writing in sample texts
- Homework: Read two additional expository pieces and write a brief analysis of each.
- Review & Discuss Homework
- Presentation on the Structure of an Expository Piece: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
- In-Class Exercise: Draft an outline for an expository essay on a given topic
- Homework: Complete the first draft of the essay. Read an example of a well-structured expository essay.
- Peer Review: Exchange essays and provide feedback
- Presentation on the importance of revisions and editing
- In-Class Exercise: Revise an expository essay based on peer feedback
- Homework: Finalize revisions of the essay. Read another expository essay for class discussion.
- Students present their essays and share their writing experiences
- Group Discussion: Compare the presented essays with the expository essays read for homework
- In-Class Exercise: Analyze the strengths and areas for improvement in the presented essays
- Introduction to Persuasive Writing: Definition & Characteristics
- Compare and contrast with expository writing
- Reading Practice: Analyzing examples of persuasive writing
- In-Class Exercise: Identify the key elements of persuasive writing in sample texts
- Homework: Read two additional persuasive pieces and write a brief analysis of each.
- Review & Discuss Homework
- Presentation on the Structure of a Persuasive Piece: Position, Reasons & Evidence, Counterarguments, Conclusion
- In-Class Exercise: Draft an outline for a persuasive essay on a given controversial topic
- Homework: Complete the first draft of the essay. Read an example of a well-structured persuasive essay.
- Peer Review: Exchange essays and provide feedback
- Presentation on the importance of revisions and editing
- In-Class Exercise: Revise a persuasive essay based on peer feedback
- Homework: Finalize revisions of the essay. Read another persuasive essay for class discussion.
- Students present their essays and share their writing experiences
- Group Discussion: Compare the presented essays with the persuasive essays read for homework
- In-Class Exercise: Analyze the strengths and areas for improvement in the presented essays
- Presentation on advanced techniques for expository writing
- In-depth analysis of complex expository essays
- Reading Practice: Analysis of advanced expository samples with a focus on complex thesis statements and effective use of evidence
- In-Class Exercise: Identify advanced techniques in sample texts
- Homework: Read two additional complex expository pieces and write a brief analysis of each, focusing on advanced techniques used.
- Presentation on advanced techniques for persuasive writing
- In-depth analysis of complex persuasive essays
- Reading Practice: Analysis of advanced persuasive samples with a focus on strong arguments, effective rebuttals, and use of persuasive techniques
- In-Class Exercise: Identify advanced techniques in sample texts
- Homework: Read two additional complex persuasive pieces and write a brief analysis of each, focusing on advanced techniques used.
- 10 Sessions $250.0
- 5 Sessions $135.0
- 1 Session $29.0
- 30 Minutes Trial Session $9.9
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