If the thought of teaching your child to write sends you into a cold sweat, then this course was especially designed for you.
I remember years ago picking up a middle school English curriculum and being stunned by the quantity of information needed for each lesson--so many guides and long checklists. Whew! It was intimidating for me--someone who likes this language arts stuff.
I had two struggling writers to teach and not a lot of time to figure out how to do it. So I asked myself, what do they really need to know? And that's what I taught them. The essentials. What they need to be prepared for college and for life. And that's what I'm bringing to you in this course.
By the end of this course, you'll be ready to teach your homeschooler valuable writing skills.
--you'll know what the writing process is and exactly how to teach it
--you'll learn how to teach assignments similar to the ones students are asked to write in college composition classes, so you can be confident you are teaching relevant skills
--you'll learn how to evaluate or grade student writing
Imagine the freedom that comes from being able to teach this subject yourself—knowing that you won’t have enroll your child in expensive online courses or pay even more money for an in-person tutor. Nor will you have to “just hope” that your child learns to write well enough to get by. This course takes out all the guesswork and equips you to be a confident writing instructor.
Course Curriculum
Hi, I’m Ruth Winn, a veteran homeschool mom with a Master's degree in English and tons of experience in teaching kids to write. I have been a college writing instructor as well an English teacher in public and private schools. Most of my recent experience has been in teaching my own children to write as well as students in homeschool co-op groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child hates to write?
This is a very common problem. Often, students dislike writing because they lack confidence. One of the best ways to overcome this problem is with journal writing. In this course, I’ll show you exactly how to have your child keep a journal in a way that involves very little work on your part, but yields great results.
Can I really teach my child to write if I don’t have good writing skills myself?
Absolutely! You are probably a better writer than you give yourself credit for, but even if writing isn’t part of your skill set, this course provides you with simple, step-by-step instructions for each writing assignment along with a specific plan for grading it. Just follow the script!
Will this course work for co-ops?
This course is ideal for co-ops and co-op writing teachers who don’t have a lot of extra time for lesson planning. The lessons are done for you, and the assignments can be accomplished in a semester or a full year, depending on the pace you prefer.
What if I discover that this course doesn’t work for me?
I believe that this course can get amazing results for everyone, but if you are unhappy with your purchase, contact us within the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
When does this course start and finish?
You have access to this course immediately! You can work through the material at your own pace.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
