Private Writing Instruction
Many students will benefit from the specialized attention of one-on-one instruction. Through private tutoring, your student's needs can be assessed, and an individualized plan of action set for working at a pace that will best serve your child.
For more information about private tutoring, contact Katie.
Group Writing Instruction
To register for a group class or obtain additional information, contact Katie.
Virtual classes will meet via Zoom for 30 weeks beginning on August 30, 2023. All classes will be live, interactive, include visual aids, and expect student participation. The number of students per class will not exceed ten. During class time we will review, then discuss the new lesson, complete the KWOs, and play games when time permits. At the start of the year, I will provide a syllabus, covering the tentative schedule for the year.
Students will be expected to complete a weekly assignment and submit it as a Google Doc through Google Classroom. After each class, I will email the assignment, and it will be broken into 'daily tasks,' helping students plan and manage the workload. I will evaluate and provide personal feedback on all written assignments in a timely manner. (Editing of the student’s rough drafts will be necessary by parents or older siblings.) Any assignment that does not earn a 100% may be resubmitted. I like to emphasize the vocabulary, and extra credit will be given to students for using the words in their compositions. Also, there will be four to five vocabulary quizzes. Grades will be distributed per semester and be based on points earned on the weekly assignments, vocabulary quizzes, and class participation.
2023-2024 Courses
Following Narnia Volume 2: Aslan’s Country
Wednesdays at 10:30 -11:30 EST
This course is geared for students in 8-10th grade with IEW experience. While diving into the world of Narnia, students will advance their writing skills and literary understanding. Advanced stylistic techniques and several literary devices will be taught, and students will be expected to incorporate them into their own writing. An in-depth vocabulary study will be included in the lessons. Volume 2: Aslan's Country centers on the last four novels in the Chronicles of Narnia series - Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle. Those not familiar with the first three books in the Narnia series, should read or listen to them over the summer.
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30 EST
Cost: $500
Materials:
- Following Narnia Volume 2: Aslan's Country
- The Chronicles of Narnia series - Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle
- Thesaurus (such as The American Heritage Desk Dictionary And Thesaurus)
- 3-ring binder with divider tabs and loose-leaf notebook paper
- highlighters, pencils, pens
Fix It! Grammar Level 4: Mowgli and Shere Khan
*if you are interested, please let me know ASAP (class must meet minimum enrollment)
Wednesdays immediately after Following Narnia, approximately 11:30 EST
The fourth level in Fix It! Proceeds at a faster speed than the previous levels, focusing on advanced punctuation rules, essential/nonessential clauses, complex sentence patterns, transitional prepositional openers, and more. Each week we will review and study the Learn It page, then complete the editing for Day 1 together. The remaining days will be assigned as a weekly homework. *class needs 4 students to meet
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 11:30-12:00 EST
Cost: $150
Materials:
- Fix It! Grammar Level 4
- Dictionary
US History-Based Writing Lessons and Fix It! Grammar 3: Robin Hood
Wednesdays at 12:30 -1:45 EST
This course is geared for students in 6-9th grade, either new to IEW or with IEW experience. Younger or older students may be permitted with approval. Through fun and clear lessons centered on US history, students will develop a solid base of Style and Structure writing, as well as enhance their understanding of stylistic techniques. We will work through IEW Units 1-9, covering note taking, inventive writing, reports, research papers, and MLA documentation. Additionally, Fix It! Grammar Level 3 will be taught. Each week we will study the Learn It page, then complete the editing for Day 1 together. The remaining days will be included in the weekly assignment.
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 12:30-1:45 EST
Cost: $500
Materials:
- US History-Based Lessons
- Fix It! Grammar Level 3
- Thesaurus (such as The American Heritage Student Dictionary)
- 3-ring binder with divider tabs and loose-leaf notebook paper
- highlighters, pencils, pens
- Box to store vocabulary cards (such as Index Card Holder) OR pencil pouch to keep inside binder Pencil pouch for vocabulary cards (to store the cards - not pencils)
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales
Wednesdays at 2:00 -3:15 EST
This course is geared for 4th - 6th graders with little to no IEW experience. Younger or older students may be permitted with approval. Through adventuresome classic stories, students will be introduced to the structure of writing and use of stylistic techniques. We will work through IEW Units 1-7, covering note taking, inventive writing, factual reports, and analytical essays. Additionally, Fix It! Grammar Level 1 will be taught. Each week we will study the Learn It page, then complete the editing for Day 1 together. The remaining days will be included in the weekly assignment.
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 2:00 -3:15 EST
Cost: $500
Materials:
- Fables, Myths, and Fairytales
- Fix It! Grammar Level 1
- Thesaurus (such as The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary )
- 3-ring binder with divider tabs and loose-leaf notebook paper
- highlighters, pencils, pens
- Box to store vocabulary cards (such as Index Card Holder) OR pencil pouch to keep inside binder Pencil pouch for vocabulary cards (to store the cards - not pencils)