Classes • Workshops • Achievement Testing

Write Worthy partners with home school parents
to assist with teaching and inspiring students to write.

Nestled among the homes and trees on the west side of Portland, Oregon,
Write Worthy is a place where Christian home schooling families find
support, friendship, and help with teaching writing.

In the atmosphere of a Christian home classroom, small groups of children
meet for classes and workshops. Guided by a caring and experienced teacher, they explore
God's incredible design of the English language, learn strategies, practice techniques, and
find out what it means to have fun working hard - as they develop strong writing skills.

Write Worthy provides classes and workshops, as well as spring achievement testing.

Writing Classes

At Write Worthy we approach the teaching of writing with anticipation that children will succeed as they watch for the Creator to reveal Himself in our language and patterns of communication.  We ignore myths that insist English is a hodge-podge of confusion and exceptions, and we take up the pursuit of discovering the awesome structure and consistencies that God has provided to guide our understanding of the language He created.

Our weekly classes team with parents to help with teaching writing in their home school.

We are now registering for 2010-11 classes. Follow the links on the Classes page, and contact us for more information.

Writing Classes

101 Jumpstart for Writing - Grades 1-2 (...or Jumpstart for Moms! see Class Descriptions)
102 Joyful Writing - Grades 2-3

201 Writing and Literature - Grades 3-4
202 Writing and Publishing Stories - Grades 4-6

301 Northwest Heroes - Grades 5-7
302 True Stories - Grades 6-8 or 7-9 (New class! Spring discount extended to July 15!)
303 Riveting Reports! - Grades 7-8
304 Scientists and Inventors - Grades 8-10

401 Writing a Guidebook - Grades 9-12

Teacher Training!
Classes to assist and inspire parents who teach at home. Contact us to secure seats and for more information.

Guiding and Grading Your Child’s Writing
For parents         July 7 or Sept 1                 6:30-8:30 pm       $15
Evaluating your child’s writing may be simpler than it seems!  Come for an evening of very practical tips and inspiration for teaching and encouraging your child to write well. 
(Those who attend this class receive a $15 discount on 2010-11 weekly writing classes.)

Jumpstart for Moms
Meets once every three weeks on Monday evenings, Aug 30 - Dec 13
Trains and supports parents in teaching the first few months of Spell to Write and Read program at home.

Write Worthy Workshops!

Write Worthy Workshops are fun short-term classes that provide enrichment and encouragement for the development of writing skills and writing-related arts. Contact us to secure seats and for more information.

Coming Fall 2010!

Write Your Own Adventure! - Grades 5-7; Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5
MS Word: Basic Survival - Grades 7-9; Nov 12
Effective Email - Grades 7-9; Dec 3
Holiday Bookmaking - Grades 6-9; Dec 6

Achievement Testing

An achievement test can be a helpful tool for home school parents. While the State only requires testing in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, many home schooling families test every year. For students, it provides valuable experience and practice with a formal test environment as well as accountability for the subject matter of the school year. (Some families use the test date as a marker for the end of the school year / graduation to the next grade level.) For parents, the measurement of achievement provides peace in knowing that acceptable progress is being accomplished through their home schooling efforts.

At Write Worthy, we offer the CAT each spring and summer. Students take the test in a small group (or privately) in our home classroom - softening the formality of an achievement test with an environment that feels safe and relaxed.

The testing fee, of just $40, covers the group test session, test scores (mailed to parents, with an extra copy for ESD, if needed), and a diagnostic profile. The profile, which provides a list of skills covered on the test with the items the student missed identified, is valuable for home schooling parents.

Follow the links on the Testing page for more information about tests available and tips for test preparation. Choose a date and contact us for reservations.

Small Group Test Dates - 2010

*Afternoon session

Write Worthy is located in the Rock Creek area, near 185th/Hwy 26.

Through professional instruction by a caring teacher
for small groups of students in a home classroom setting,
you'll find support for your home school
at Write Worthy!

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