Strong writing. Clear thinking. Academic confidence. Unlock your child’s voice.
ELA classes that spark creativity, sharpen skills, and help students grow step by step from Grades 1–High school.
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English Language Arts Program
Unlock Your Child’s Potential in English Language Arts
Strong reading, writing, and communication skills open the door to success in every subject. Our English program is designed to help students grow from curious young readers to confident, articulate writers ready for every grade, college, and beyond.
Whether your child is just starting to build foundational skills or preparing for advanced analysis and standardized tests, our ELA classes meet them where they are and push them to the next stage.
- A proven curriculum that blends creativity with academic rigor
- Step-by-step progression from Grades 1-12
- Engaging lessons that inspire imagination and critical thinking
- Direct preparation for PSAT, SAT, and ACT success
- Preparation for creative and academic essay writing across subjects and grade levels
- Small-group and one-on-one instruction tailored to student needs
Our programs are designed to develop superior structured writing skills in your child along with reading comprehension and critical analysis. Our strategy to develop your child includes the best curriculum, highly engaging classrooms with the best teachers, and personalized feedback.
Program Levels
* All Level cans be offered as Private upon request *
**Summer classes will focus on creative writing.**
Level 1
Grades 1 - 2
Level 2
Grades 3 - 5
Level 3
Grades 5 - 7
Level 4
Grades 7 - 8
Level 5
Grades 7 - 9
Level 6
Grades 9+
AP Lang
Grades 9+
ELA Level 1: Private Enrichment (Grades 1–2)
Format: One-on-one tutoring, 1 hour per week
Our personalized ELA sessions help young learners build a strong foundation in reading, writing, and communication through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Students will:
- Strengthen reading comprehension through short stories and discussions
- Expand vocabulary with interactive word games and activities
- Practice grammar basics and paragraph writing
- Build spelling skills through review and games
- Develop creativity and confidence in storytelling
Program benefits:
- Tailored one-on-one instruction
- All materials provided digitally for flexibility
- Builds early confidence in reading, writing, and communication
ELA Level 2: Creative Writing (Grades 3–5)
Days & Times: Tue or Wed 6:40–7:40 PM
This program nurtures creativity while reinforcing key language skills, guiding students to grow as both readers and writers.
Students will:
- Learn to craft strong plots, vivid characters, and engaging settings
- Strengthen grammar and expand vocabulary for clear expression
- Improve reading comprehension through close reading and discussion
- Explore a variety of creative writing styles and assignments
Program benefits:
- Fosters imagination and self-expression
- Builds writing skills essential for future academic success
- Equips students with stronger reading, grammar, and communication skills
ELA Level 3: Creative Writing & Literary Skills (Grades 5–7)
Days & Times: Mon or Thu 6:40–7:40 PM
ELA Level 3 takes storytelling to the next level, preparing students for advanced writing while deepening reading and analytical skills.
Students will:
- Write more sophisticated stories with complex characters and themes
- Strengthen grammar and vocabulary for polished essays and narratives
- Analyze and interpret texts to boost reading comprehension
- Develop critical thinking through writing and discussion
Program benefits:
- Bridges the gap between creative writing and academic analysis
- Prepares students for middle school and early high school ELA demands
- Builds confidence in both imaginative and analytical writing
ELA Level 4: PSAT Preparation (Grades 7–8)
Days & Times: Mon 5:30–6:30 PM
Our PSAT program, adapted from our highly successful SAT curriculum, equips middle school students with the strategies and skills they need to excel on the PSAT and beyond.
Students will:
- Master strategies to boost speed and accuracy on reading comprehension
- Practice with passages in fiction, history, social studies, science, and paired texts
- Strengthen grammar and writing skills tested on the PSAT
- Build confidence in tackling SAT-level reading comprehension early
Program benefits:
- Proven methods from our SAT program, where students regularly score 1500–1590
- A strong foundation for future standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
- Early preparation that gives students a competitive edge in high school and college admissions
ELA Level 5: English 1 & 2 – Advanced Writing & Literary Analysis (Grades 7–8)
Days & Times: Wed 6:40–7:40 PM
Our English 1 & 2 program challenges students to sharpen their writing and critical reading skills, laying a strong foundation for high school and standardized exams.
Students will:
- Write in multiple genres: literary analysis, persuasive, expository, and narrative
- Strengthen grammar, sentence variety, and vocabulary
- Practice summary, thesis development, evidence use, and analysis
- Read and respond to short stories, speeches, and poetry
- Learn rhetorical strategies and how to build logical, well-supported arguments
- Analyze texts for theme, tone, symbolism, and character development
- Develop research skills, including finding credible sources and integrating evidence
Program benefits:
- Builds confidence in both writing and literary analysis
- Prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT reading/writing sections
- Provides skills transferable to other writing-heavy subjects
- Equips motivated students with a competitive edge in high school English
ELA Level 6: SAT Preparation (Grades 9+)
Program Focus: Year-Long SAT Prep | Days & Times: Open Slot
Our SAT Prep program draws on proven strategies that have helped students achieve top scores (1500–1590). Weekly sessions give students the tools they need to excel on test day and beyond.
Students will:
- Master strategies to boost speed and accuracy in Reading and Writing & Language
- Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and rhetorical skills for test success
- Build confidence through timed practice and targeted feedback
- Apply skills that transfer to both SAT and ACT
Program benefits:
- Taught by expert instructors with a strong success record
- Provides a competitive edge in college admissions and scholarships
- Equips students with lifelong reading, writing, and test-taking strategies
AP Language & Composition (Grades 9+)
Days & Times: Mon 6:40–7:40 PM
This program supports students enrolled in AP Lang, helping them master the skills needed for both class success and the AP exam.
Students will:
- Practice rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and synthesis writing
- Strengthen close reading skills across nonfiction texts
- Refine essay structure, evidence use, and voice in writing
- Learn strategies to boost confidence on the AP exam
Program benefits:
- Individualized support tailored to AP Lang coursework and exam prep
- Expert instructors with a proven record of AP success
- Builds advanced writing and analytical skills valuable across subjects
Class Schedule
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
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| L4. PSAT 5:30 - 6:30PM |
L4. PSAT 5:30 - 6:30PM |
Level 6. SAT 5:30 - 6:30PM |
Level 6. SAT open slot |
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| Level 3. 6:40 - 7:40PM |
Level 2 6:40 - 7:40PM |
Level 2 6:40 - 7:40PM |
Level 3 6:40 - 7:40PM |
L7. AP Lang open slot |
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| L7. AP Lang 6:40 - 7:40PM |
L5. High School Eng1 6:40 - 7:40PM |
Recommended Long-Term Progression Chart
View the Chart Below to Guide Your Child's Progression with SAT/ACT Prep. This is recommended for a long term learning approach. If your child is in grade 10+, we can start with a diagonostic test followed by a customized plan.
| 1st / 2nd Grade | 3rd - 5th Grade | 5th - 7th Grade | 7th / 8th Grade | 8th / 9th /10th Grade | 90 Days Before SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Enrichment. ELA L1 | ELA L2 | ELA L3 | ELA L4. PSAT | High School English 1 / Year Long SAT Prep / AP Language | SAT Prep Classes |
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Thinking Feet’s main learning center is located in the Ballantyne area in Mecklenburg county. We are just minutes away from nearby Blakeney, Weddington, Marvin, Waxhaw, Pineville, Matthews, Wesley Chapel, Piper Glen and Fort Mill, SC.