Investigations in Writing Course

For students at a grade 6 reading level

Also ideal for strong readers in grades 4 and 5

This 30-week writing course helps students develop writing skills through curiosity-driven topics. Students will explore ideas such as mysteries in nature, the history of chocolate, famous hoaxes, animal behavior, and surprising scientific questions while learning how to write clearly, think critically, and build strong structure into every assignment.

Using Investigations in Writing from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will work through a variety of assignments, including summaries, reports, critiques, and essays guided by IEW’s nine structural models.

What makes this class different:
Ms. Justyna adds engaging background content and thoughtful discussion prompts, helping students connect writing to big ideas and real-world relevance. Each week encourages curiosity, deeper thinking, and expressive, structured writing.

Course Overview

• 30 weeks of live instruction

• Weekly 50 to 60 minute class

• Small class size (maximum of 10 students)

• Weekly assignments with individual teacher feedback

• Tuition: $25 per class

• Required: Investigations in Writing Student Book
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By the end of the course, students will be able to research, organize, and express ideas clearly and thoughtfully while exploring a wide range of meaningful topics.

This course is taught by an accredited IEW instructor using the curriculum with permission. It is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Institute for Excellence in Writing.