WRITING FOUNDATIONS

LIVE ONLINE WRITING CLASSES

$0.000

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TAKE THE MYSTERY AND MISERY OUT OF LEARNING TO WRITE!

 

There are so many grammar rules and hundreds of confusing punctuation rules, not to mention myriad spelling rules and the need for functional typing skills!

Underneath all that, students need to think of what to say, decide how to say it, figure out how to organize it all, and even how to end it!

Is it possible for parents to provide step by step, consistent, skill-building practice that will truly give their children the writing skills they need – and even enjoy it? 

Yes! Yes it is! You can build your student’s writing skills and prepare them for high school and beyond!

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

 

• During the September – May school year (32 weeks), students meet ONLINE with Ms. B. once a week for 70 to 90 minutes, depending on class size.

• We use Adobe Connect for our online meeting room.

• During class, Ms. B. demonstrates how to follow a strategic writing process of brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising.

• Students can see Ms. B. and her hilarious hats and props.

• Students respond and participate in games via the chat box.

• Spelling never counts in the chat box, and your child will actually look forward to each class!

• Miss Zoe assists in the background by uploading examples, displaying handouts, providing tech support, and keeping students on task in the chat box.

• Parents can listen along and help their student as needed.

• Ms. B. assigns homework each week that the students complete and upload before the next class through our private student portal (no data tracking here!).

• Parents have full access and control over their child’s account.

• We provide thorough feedback on every paper with lots of suggestions for revising.

• We address it all – grammar, punctuation, style, structure, vocabulary – and we provide handouts for everything!

• Students and parents can easily contact us via phone, text, email, and social media for assistance anytime.

• Want to see some recordings of past classes? Click here!

HOW WILL WE BENEFIT?

 

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, YOUR STUDENT WILL:

• Laugh out loud at Ms. B’s silly hats, amusing stories, and hilarious jokes.

• Receive supportive feedback and encouragement in the moment during our 90-minute weekly classes!

• Work in groups and make friends with other students from around the world in a safe, supervised learning environment!

• Know the joy of attending class in their pajamas and the peace of a consistent weekly schedule!

IN OUR PRIVATE STUDENT PORTAL, YOUR FAMILY WILL:

• Enjoy 24/7 access to each week’s class recording, notes, and handouts!

• Easily keep track of completed homework and scores.

• Never have to worry about data mining or information sharing! Our portal is completely private and self-contained and only accessible by you and Ms. B.

DURING THE WEEK, YOUR STUDENT WILL:

• Receive positive, encouraging feedback and personalized editing and scoring on 3 assignments per week.

• Learn how to use basic technology and desktop publishing skills, and how to successfully and safely interact with others in an online setting and through emails.

• Earn prize points during class games and on homework assignments for purchasing prizes that arrive via real live mail service!

• Laugh, have fun, and grow in confidence as they learn stylistic techniques, tackle writing assignments that used to be challenging, and develop foundational writing skills that are essential to any high school, college, or career!

• Create a substantial writing notebook full of handouts that they will refer back to time and again throughout high school, college, and beyond!

ULTIMATELY, YOU WILL:

• Proudly watch your student’s skills grow!

• Enjoy the extra margin in your family’s schedule.

• Relax as Ms. B. and Miss Zoe teach the lessons and provide the editing, scoring, and record keeping for you.

• Rejoice in knowing that your investment will set your children up for success throughout the rest of their lives!

GREAT! HOW DO WE GET STARTED?

 

Students who are new to Writing Foundations will start at Level Half or Level One, depending on their age and previous writing experience.

Level Half generally serves 5-7th graders while Level One serves 7-9th graders.

If you are unsure about which level will be the best fit for your child, just let us know. We’ll find the perfect place.

 

 

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS:

1. Enroll your student.

2. Provide an up-to-date computer with the Adobe Connect app.

3. Facilitate your family’s schedule so that your child can regularly attend class and complete the assignments.

4. Proofread your student’s papers for the basics (name on the paper, capital letters, periods) each week.

We’ll provide the handouts, demonstrate the lessons, give guiding feedback, and so much more!