Reading and Creative Writing

Creative writing is one of the most important skills with benefits in all walks of life. And we feel this is a skill that has seen the most dearth of attention in the school systems.

Our program will coach your child on structuring their thoughts into carefully planned narratives, using superior language styles that make the simplest of scenes come alive.

There are plenty of neuroscience research suggesting that when students engage in creative writing, it activates the same cognitive abilities tied to invention and problem solving. It also increases their patience and persistence in driving towards long term goals vs driving towards immediate gratification.

These competencies will be strong differentiators in a fast changing world where your kids will have to be problem solvers in scenarios where the problem itself may not be clearly defined. Our program is designed to build their ongoing confidence and develop them into superior thinkers and problem solvers

In Reading Comprehension, students will cover multiple genres including Fiction (multiple facets), Informational, Poetry, Biographies etc. Reading level and progression customized for each student.

Level 1 : Grades 1st - 3rd

Level 2 : Grades 3rd - 5th

Level 3 : Grades 5th - 8th

Level 4 : PSAT + Creative Writing (Grades 7+)

Level 5: SAT + College Essay Writing (Grades 8+)

We maintain small class sizes and our classes are full of discussion and idea generation!
Unit Structure for Levels 1 - 3 (subject to minor variations)

	Reading	Writing	Grammar
Week 1	Fiction	Fiction Narrative
Week 2	Fiction	Brainstorm high level idea
Week 3	Fiction	Character development chart
Week 4	Fiction	Plot development chart Logic and Inference activities
Week 5	Fiction	Start writing introduction Logic and Inference activities
Week 6	Fiction	Finish introduction Logic and Inference activities
Week 7	Fiction	Start writing main body & conclusion
Week 8	Fiction	Continue Main body & Conclusion
Week 9		Finish Main Body & Conclusion
Week 10		Deep Editing / Peer Review
Week 11		Deep Editing / Peer Review
Week 12		Present
Week 13			Grammar
Week 14			Grammar
Week 15			Grammar
Week 16			Grammar
Week 17	Non Fiction	Informative / Persuasive Writing Introduction
Week 18	Non Fiction	Structure & Components
Week 19	Non Fiction	Short Writing
Week 20	Non Fiction	Longer Prompt Planning
Week 21		Draft 1 Writing
Week 22		Draft 1 Revision
Week 23		Draft 2 Writing
Week 24		Draft 2 Revision
Week 25		Draft 3 Writing
Week 26		Draft 3 Revision
Week 27		Present
Week 28			Grammar
Week 29			Grammar
Week 30			Grammar
Week 31 – Week 42 (Summer)	New Topics in Reading and Writing following the above schedule

Unit Structure for Level 4 - PSAT 8/9/10 (subject to minor variations)

Evidence Based Reading

Grammar / Evidence Based Writing

Creative Writing

Fiction, Persuasive, Informative

Unit Structure for Level 5 - SAT (subject to minor variations)

Evidence Based Reading

Grammar / Evidence Based Writing

College Essay Writing

Purpose and Audience.
Different types of college essay.
Style fundamentals and Alternative Flow Structures (sequential, flashbacks, cascades, etc.)
Language Styles
Ingenuity, depth of thought and voice

Pricing - All Levels (per 4 weeks)

One hour a week: $135

Levels 1 - 4 Eligible for: Pay for 2 programs, attend all 4 programs (Coding & Tech, Math, ELA, Public Speaking).

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