Our 1:1 private online sessions have the same amazing results as our in-person sessions. On average, our students move ONE READING LEVEL EVERY FIVE SESSIONS.
Your child will only need a computer/laptop for online writing.
All of our sessions are private and 1:1
Session Length: 30minute, 45 minute or 1 hour session.
WRITING PROGRAM I: STRETCH AND CATCH® Reading & Writing Combination
Grades: 2-12
Session length: 45 minutes or 1 hour
Our combined program builds readers who can think and write about what they read. In each session, your child will:
·Read at their instructional level(teacher-selected book or excerpt)
·Answer comprehension questions (literal,inferential, and evidence-based)
·Write a short response tied to the text(claim, evidence, explanation)
·Receive quick feedback on grammar and mechanics to strengthen clarity
Outcomes:
Improved fluency and comprehension, stronger text-based writing, and growing confidence with evidence and explanation.
WRITING PROGRAM II: STRETCH AND CATCH® Developing Writing Program
Grades: 2nd - 3rd grade
Session length: 45 minutes or 1 hour
The Stretch & Catch® program builds strong writers by starting with the essentials of a well-crafted paragraph and then stretching into longer pieces. Students learn to plan, draft, and revise with clarity and confidence.
1. Foundations: Master the parts of a single, well-structured paragraph
2. Single-Paragraph Topics: Apply the full paragraph framework across a variety of prompts
3. Multi-Paragraph Essays: Combine strong paragraphs into organized essays with clear openings, body paragraphs, and conclusions
Integrated grammar & mechanics: Grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure are woven into every session so skills grow alongside content.
Outcome: By the end of the program, students can independently plan and write cohesive paragraphs—and are prepared to extend those skills into multi-paragraph essays.
WRITING PROGRAM III: STRETCH AND CATCH® Fluent Writing Program
Grades: 4th-12th grade
Session length: 45 minutes or 1 hour
Importance of Complex Writing Development
The purpose of academic writing—like all writing—is to communicate. Complex writing teaches students to craft multi-paragraph essays that express nuanced ideas clearly and convincingly. Writers learn to develop a claim or explanation by combining well-constructed sentences into cohesive paragraphs and organizing those paragraphs into an essay. Strong academic writing demands clarity of reasoning,direct communication, and—most importantly—making the reader understand the topic and thesis.
Where Developing Writers Begin
Our pathway starts with the Complex Paragraph Writing Program—a 27-lesson sequence designed for developing writers. Each lesson follows a consistent routine:
·Teach the target skill
·Practice the skill with guided examples
·Apply the skill in independent writing
Students master the essential parts of a powerful paragraph (hook, topic sentence, supporting details, transitions, conclusion) and learn to revise for clarity, organization, and correctness.
Where Fluent Writers Begin
Advanced writers begin directly with multi-paragraph writing. Over the course of instruction, students compose and refine:
*Narrative Essays
*Expository Essays
*Persuasive Essays
*Argumentative Essays
*PEER Essays
*Research Essays (as grade-appropriate)
Throughout, we integrate grammar and mechanics (usage, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure) so conventions strengthen alongside content and organization.
By progressing through Stretch & Catch®, students will:
·Plan and write coherent paragraphs that are built into organized essays
·State clear claims/thesis and support them with relevant evidence and analysis
·Use transitions to guide readers smoothly through ideas
·Revise for precision, tone, and flow
·Demonstrate command of grammar and mechanics in polished drafts
These skills support success through high school and college—in every subject where clear,effective writing matters.
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