18-Week Supplemental
Writing Program

At-home Curriculum to Help Your Student Learn
to Write Well at Grade Level

What is Essentials in Writing’s Supplemental Writing Program?

Essentials in Writing is a complete video-based writing curriculum for students in grades 1-12. We have designed a concentrated 18-week supplemental writing program that will act as an online writing tutor to your child and give them the tools they need to catch up to grade level.

Are you concerned that your students may not be writing at grade level? Are you looking for an after-school writing coach or tutor because your child is struggling? You are not alone! According to a recent survey conducted by Horace Mann, more than half of public school teachers are reporting significant learning deficits in their students as they return to school this year. Essentials in Writing is here to help students close the gap and get their writing skills back on track! 

We are pleased to offer our new 18-week writing programs that are designed to help your students master writing, from just the basics to help with writing essays, narratives, and research papers, in 30 minutes or less a day, four times a week. Perfect for accelerated homeschool learning, after-school tutoring at home, or as a supplemental part of a remedial program within a school, our 18-week online writing programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students will help your child succeed in areas where they previously struggled.

How It Works

Essentials in Writing’s Supplemental Writing Program is designed to be stress-free for both students and parents. Once you’ve selected the right level for your student, simply use the 18-week tutoring guide below in conjunction with Essentials in Writing’s award-winning curriculum to help your student reach their full writing potential!

  • Create a learning space for your child
  • Queue up the online video or DVD and provide a little support as your child works through the outlined writing exercises
  • For 30 minutes or less a day, four times a week, students watch engaging video lessons that are short, to-the-point, and available on-demand to watch as many times as needed
  • Students focus on the writing process as a series of bite-sized chunks that will instruct students without overwhelming them
  • Parents can partner with our 100% free customer support and have access to certified teachers who will help you work through any questions, issues, or concerns that may arise

EIW 18-Week Supplemental Programs

Which Level is Right for My Student?

If your child has always struggled with writing, simply choose a level below your child’s grade (e.g. If your student is in 7th grade, select Level 6 or lower). This will allow your child to really focus on writing with less complicated prompts. Our goal is for your child to gain confidence as they master the basics of good writing.

Still unsure? Use our handy Level Selection Wizard as your guide or schedule a call with us to help determine your student’s placement.

If your child is just slightly behind or you feel as though they could use more writing practice to perform at grade level, simply choose a level that coincides with your child’s grade (e.g. Level 7 is appropriate for a student in 7th grade) to compliment what they are already learning in school.

Still unsure? Contact us to help determine your student’s placement.

Essentials in Writing Level Wizard

Ready to Get Started?

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Browse Essentials in Writing’s curriculum to find the level that’s right for your child. 

Try Before You Buy

See the benefits of Essentials in Writing when you sign up for our free 7-day trial. Select the Levels below, at, and/or above your child’s grade level to see which program is best suited for your student. No credit card required.

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Questions? Contact Customer Service by phone, text, or email.

Our customer service team is here for you! They can help you select the right level for your child’s individual needs or put you in touch with a licensed teacher if you need advice, all at no extra charge. Nothing would please us more than to help your child get his or her writing skills back on track!