Using Journeys in Writing, students sharpen their writing skills while exploring varied topics such as the Constitution, Niagara Falls, and the symphony. Using IEW’s Structure and Style® method, students learn to plan, organize, and polish their compositions.

Throughout the course, students practice outlining, summarizing, note-taking, and sentence variety while steadily building strong vocabulary and clear paragraph structure. Step-by-step lessons guide them through each phase of the writing process so they can grow in both confidence and competence.

This course includes lessons in research and writing from sources, as well as literature critiques using short story masterpieces. It is appropriate for middle schoolers and 9th graders who want to develop strong writing skills for high school work.

Students will have an assignment to complete before the school year begins.

Grades: 6-9

Duration: Year long

Monthly Fee: $60/mo

Additional one-time material fee: $25

Materials: Journeys in Writing – Student Book a binder to keep papers in, pen/pencil.

Homework: Weekly writing assignments. Students should expect to spend 1-3 hours a week on homework. In most cases, parental supervision/help is essential to student success.

Min/Max Students: 4/12

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Please Note: This price includes the first month’s tuition, the one-time materials fee, and a 3% credit card fee.