Fall 2026 Reading & Writing Classes

If you are a homeschooling family that needs help to ensure that your child has access to quality writing instruction to complete multiple writing assignments and robust novel discussions with peers, then our live online classes may be the perfect choice! Our full-service classes provide step-by-step writing instruction, age-appropriate assignments, and personalized feedback from experienced instructors.

Writing Foundations Classes

For students who need to focus specifically on the writing process, we offer Writing Foundations classes at three instructional levels:

Students build a strong foundation in academic writing, learning the writing process and techniques to improve their sentences. Writing Foundations classes also serve as the prerequisite for our Reading & Writing classes.

Reading & Writing Classes

Our Reading & Writing classes combine quality literature with academic writing instruction, helping students develop stronger reading comprehension, thoughtful discussion skills, and writing application. These classes are an excellent option for returning students who are ready to continue developing their reading and writing skills through engaging literature.

Current novel selections include:

  • Grades 3–4: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

  • Grades 5–6: My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

  • Grades 7–8: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley

  • Grades 9–12: The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

See our class schedule and register.

Personalized Reading & Writing Support

For students that need specialized instruction with reading skills or the essay-writing process, or if our class schedule will not work with yours, tutoring may work better for your family. Tutoring can serve as a complete alternative to scheduled classes or as additional support alongside them. Our experienced instructors work individually with students to reinforce important concepts, complete reading or writing assignments, and give step-by-step help with the exact skills they are struggling with.

One-on-One and Small Group Tutoring

Tutoring sessions last 50–60 minutes and focus on specific learning goals.

Families may choose:

  • One-on-one tutoring for individualized instruction

  • Small group tutoring for students of similar age or ability

Small groups are organized by families who coordinate schedules and meet with a The Write Journey instructor.

Learn more about whether tutoring fits for you.

Teacher Training: Learn to Teach Writing At Home

If you desire to become better equipped to teach writing to your children at home or your students in a co-op, The Write Journey’s Adult Training Program is designed with you in mind. This training is personalized to fit your schedule, experience, and goals. You will learn the same proven writing methods used by TWJ instructors so that you will be capable of teaching and guiding your students through the process of academic writing. The time you spend in training will be based on your specific ability and your unique questions and needs; therefore, every minute of time you spend in training will result in equipping you to do your unique job as an educator even better.

Details

Adult Training combines our writing resources with interactive instruction for a hands-on learning experience. The initial package includes either the three-guide bundle or five-guide bundle, plus a $75 training fee for three instructional sessions. Your training includes:

  • Instruction from The Write Journey Handbooks and Student Lesson Guides

  • Personalized guidance for your questions and goals

  • Practical strategies for teaching and evaluating writing

  • Recorded sessions you can review anytime

  • Live coaching tailored to you

After the initial training, you may continue with additional sessions if you want a deeper understanding of writing instruction and evaluation. Whether you are a homeschool parent, co-op instructor, tutor, or educator, Adult Training provides practical tools and proven methods to help you teach writing with confidence.

Join the Adult Training Program here.

TWJ Handbooks & Student Lesson Guides

If your homeschool includes a variety of grade levels and you desire to simplify your language arts instruction, The Write Journey's Handbooks and Student Lesson Guides will help your student focus on practical academic response writing.

How Our Writing Curriculum Works

Our writing curriculum includes two complementary resources:

  • Handbooks are for parents and instructors, teaching elementary or intermediate levels. They explain The Write Journey writing methods and give you the tools to teach writing with confidence.

  • Student Lesson Guides are written directly to students, elementary or intermediate levels. These self-paced lessons teach practical writing methods while guiding students through meaningful writing practice using their own original ideas.

Benefits

Because every student learns differently, our Student Lesson Guides are self-paced. Students can move quickly through familiar material or take extra time with challenging concepts. Additionally, each child will benefit from completing the lesson guide more than once – offering a nice refresher course to begin at the new school year.

Each Handbook and Student Lesson Guide is purchased once per family as a convenient digital download, so every child in your household may use the same product. You may print lesson pages as needed for every student in your family, making it easy to reuse these resources year after year. Purchasing these products in bundles results in a nice savings for families who want to use multiple grade levels.

Writing Assessment for Homeschool Students

Our Writing Assessment service gives homeschool parents the opportunity to submit their student's writing for evaluation by one of our experienced writing instructors. Whether your child is just beginning to write paragraphs or is preparing for college essays, personalized feedback can provide valuable insight into their current writing ability.

Each student writing assessment evaluates four essential components of effective academic writing:

  • Organization – Is the writing logically structured and easy to follow?

  • Content – Are the ideas thoughtful, relevant, and well developed?

  • Style – Does the writing demonstrate clarity, sentence variety, and effective word choice?

  • Grammar – Are grammar, punctuation, and mechanics used accurately?

After reviewing your student's work, we provide a detailed written evaluation identifying age-appropriate strengths and areas for growth. Our goal is to help parents better understand their child's current writing skills and how they can best support their child. This service is designed as a consultation with the parent or instructor rather than tutoring for the student. In addition to the written evaluation, you'll have the opportunity to meet with one of our experienced instructors to discuss the assessment, ask questions, and receive practical recommendations for ongoing instruction.

What Can Students Submit?

We offer writing assessments for a variety of grade levels and writing assignments:

  • Elementary students may submit two single-paragraph compositions.

  • Middle and high school students may submit one multi-paragraph essay.

  • We also evaluate college application essays and college research papers.

Whether you're looking for a homeschool writing assessment, feedback on an academic essay, or guidance before a college application, our experienced instructors are ready to help you understand your student's progress and provide practical next steps for continued growth.

Learn more about our Writing Assessment service and how to get started.