Summer can be a much-needed break for students. For some students, it’s also an opportunity to fine-tune their writing skills with evidence-based writing instruction – especially for those students in upper elementary and middle school where writing doesn’t always come easily.
Educators are increasingly concerned about reading and writing regression during the summer. Without structured support, the summer months can widen skill gaps for students. This leaves them lagging when it comes to organizing ideas, building sentences, and making intentional revisions as the new school year starts. That’s where The Write Turn’s summer group writing sessions come in.
Boost your child’s confidence and writing skills in one session.
Supportive, Strategic, & Student-Centered Sessions
Small-group sessions are designed to provide focused, individualized instruction for students in a way that’s engaging, clear, and effective. The work is grounded in evidence-based writing instruction that meets students where they are and gives them tools they can use across academic settings.
Some writing programs focus on templates or surface-level editing. However, The Write Turn emphasizes what truly helps students grow with explicit writing instruction in a focused and supportive environment so students learn how to:
- Brainstorm
- Plan
- Write
- Revise
The Write Turn’s strategy ensures students are not just told what to write – they’re shown how to think about writing in a way that improves both confidence and performance.
The FIX Strategy: Turning Revisions Into Results
A fundamental part of The Write Turn’s approach is the FIX Strategy – an evidence-based revising process that teaches students to take ownership of their work.
FIX stands for Focus, Identify, and eXecute. Using this strategy, students are guided to check for all essential elements in their writing to clarify their ideas and make purposeful revisions. Students then gain the skills to add, delete, or rewrite where necessary, making revisions less about fixing grammar and more about making their writing clear, strong, and intentional.
Why Writing Support Over The Summer Matters
Summer writing programs can also serve as a writing intervention for students who may be struggling with grade-level expectations or preparing for high-stakes testing. Writing is cumulative, which means that catching and addressing gaps now can make a significant difference in the school year ahead.
Ultimately, the goal is to help students become independent writers – not dependent on prompts or outlines. Summer writing sessions equip students with strategies they can apply across a variety of writing tasks by combining:
- Writing fundamentals
- Language processing skills
- Sentence construction
- Self-regulation techniques
The Write Turn’s evidence-based writing instruction – coupled with the intensity of a summer session – helps students make real and lasting progress.
Build Independent Writers For Academic Success
Spots are limited for The Write Turn’s summer group writing sessions. If your child could benefit from building writing skills in a focused, supportive setting, we encourage you to reach out. A strong foundation in writing can make all the difference – now and in the future.