Writing Skills and Grammar

Rising Grades 5 to 6

Write simple, compound, and complex sentences; learn notetaking; create outlines; and draft, revise, and edit well-organized paragraphs.

This writing course focuses on organization, paragraph construction, grammar, spelling, and mechanics.

Topics include brainstorming, outlining, thesis statements, sentence structure, transitions, essay organization, active voice, word choice, and common errors.

"I read some of the papers my child brought home. I’m very impressed with the writing and the feedback the teacher provided the student."

- Deirdre and Karl A, Woodbridge, VA

"There are nice teachers who really try to help and focus on whatever topic you signed up for by doing fun activities and projects."

- Biruk G, Springfield, VA