Semester of Classes

If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll tackle literature outside your comfort zone, here’s our secret: do it while your kids are young and open to experimenting!

You might be intimidated, but they aren’t yet. The elementary years are prime time to stretch into genres previously known as “hard.” This whimsical pairing introduces you and your child to engaging poetry and Shakespeare! We learn a lot about writing when we read widely, exploring the ways that language can twist and turn.

The elementary years are full of creative ideas and delightful scenarios! Wild plots, crazy characters, and surreal elements abound in the imagination of a child. No concept is too unreal and no story too fantastical.

It’s tempting to think that children this age are not equipped to be writers because of their developing mechanical skills. Myth busted! Children don’t need to perfect mechanics before they can write. These are the very best years to write. Join this cohort as a family and see how.

Words are the building blocks of language. What better way to learn than to PLAY with those blocks?

Our unconventional activities introduce students to the more concrete elements of writing without stifling their creativity. We show how grammar, literary devices, and vocabulary can accentuate a writer’s ideas and imagination. Perfect for families who want a foundation in the enjoyment of language.

Recommended for ages 9 and up.

This semester does it all. Analysis. Formats. Critical thinking. Don’t drop your teen into high school writing without giving them the skills to navigate big ideas.

This semester is a transition between the personal experience-driven writing of youth and the more disciplined, rhetorically-driven thinking of academic writing. Rather than simply leaving childhood writing behind, students can experiment with applying their personal flair to increasingly academic tasks.

Recommended for ages 13 and up.

The answer to the question: When will I use these writing skills anyway? Writing pairs with every subject!

Perfect for the middle grader who loves variety, information, and a concrete finished product. Pairing writing with fun topics is a much easier entry point for many students this age. Experience with different formats is essential preparation for the high school years ahead.

Perfect start for those new to Brave Writer or searching for a “no tears” approach that works!

At this stage your kids need more input from you, so learn our methods to use at home! With the one-on-one help of an expert coach, you'll partner with your student to walk through the entire writing process in a stress-free, engaging way. When you’re done, you’ll be able to handle drafting, edits, and revision at home on your own. Finish the semester with a fun independent writing experience for your child! Two words: game changer.

The internet has habituated us to persuasive language, but scholarly writing requires elements that TikTok doesn’t.

This semester plan offers your teens the chance to experiment with persuasive writing tactics in the realm of literary analysis, essay composition, and media commentary. We help them acquire the skills needed in academic persuasive writing including thesis statements, convincing structure, logical flow, compelling writing, and how to use sources correctly to avoid plagiarism.

Teens crave risk and adventure! Even in their academic pursuits. When your high schooler experiences a mental itch, that’s the best time to start writing.

This cohort offers a chance to look at new and familiar issues and perspectives as we guide teens to think critically and take a stance with nuance and grounding. Students will practice academic thinking with creative thought experiments and share their writing in prescribed formats. Great experience before essay writing in the future!

These days it’s easy to confuse a sound argument with an opinion piece, a blog post, or lengthy Instagram rant. Students need to learn how to read a range of sources, evaluate arguments, and then take a position to defend intelligently, with nuance.

Research is the grounding beneath good nonfiction writing. These classes have been updated to reflect the challenges of doing academic research online. Learn to vet a website, discern bias, and cite sources correctly. Help your teen “write not rant” this semester!