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 students
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

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

Registration for 2011-12 classes is in progress. Follow the links on the Classes page, and contact us for more information.

2011-12 Writing Classes
201 Writing with Literature - Grades 3-4
202 Writing and Publishing Stories - Grades 4-6
301 Cornerstone: Essentials in Writing - Grades 5-7
302 True Stories - Grades 6-8 (seats available for 2011-12!)
302 True Stories - Grades 8-10
303 Writing Reports - Grades 7-10
402 Writing a Guidebook - Grades 9-12

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

SWR Jumpstart
Sept 22, Oct 13, Nov 3, Dec 8, and Jan 12
A very practical class that comes alongside parents as they teach the beginning weeks of the Spell to Write and Read program at home (spelling for grades 2-12; reading and writing for grade 1).  While this program is highly recommended, it does have a bit of a learning curve for parents.  The good news is: once you get rolling, it is really quite easy to teach at home …and here’s the help to get you started!

Joyful Writing: Teaching Writing for 1st and 2nd Graders
Nov 8
Teaching and learning to write in the early grades can be such a delight!  This class trains parents in teaching writing for beginners (grades 1-2+).  Come gain strategies, suggested lesson plans, and make-and-take activities to use at home as you guide your budding writer.  (Stands alone, or free if registered in tandem with student’s Joyful Writing monthly workshop.)

Guiding and Grading Your Student's Writing
March 1
Evaluating your student’s writing may be simpler than it seems!  Come for an evening of very practical tips and inspiration for teaching and encouraging your student to write well. (Most helpful for gr. 3-12) 

Test Talk
Date TBA (in March)    Free event
Let's talk about testing - what to expect in an achievement test, the State's expectations, and how to best prepare your student for this test, as well as formal testing in years to come. This is a great opportunity to gain helpful and practical insights about the test experience.

Workshops for Students

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

2011-12 Workshops

Joyful Writing           
Grades 2-3.    3rd Friday of the month, Oct-Apr.    12:05-2:00.   
This fun class of writing and crafts sparks interest and nurtures emerging writing skills. 

Writing with Word      Grades 7-12.  Friday, Oct 14. 
Explore the basics of creating and formatting documents in Microsoft Word. 

Bookmaking for the Holidays!
Holiday bookmaking is an annual tradition and favorite at Write Worthy!  A very fun and festive day of crafts, as students create beautiful books to give as gifts.
Merry Book Makers     Grades 2-3.  Friday, Dec 9. 
Books of Light             Grades 4-6.  Monday, Dec 12. 
Holiday Bookmaking   Grades 7-12.  Monday, Dec 5. 

Later this year…
Effective Email    Email etiquette and tips for writing clear messages for grades 7-12.
Poetry  A new class series is in the works for grades 3-7.
Mother’s Day Surprise    Making special gifts for the special moms God gave us (grades 4-12).

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 setting 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.

We use the TerraNova 2/CAT 6 which is accepted by the State of Oregon for the home school testing requirement. It is offered from May-August in a small group setting in our home classroom. The classroom seats up to 11 students. We pray before the test begins, and the home setting helps soften the environment for the student's formal test experience.

The testing fee, of $45, covers the test session, test scores (sent only to parents), and a diagnostic profile. The profile, which lists skills covered on the test and indicates the student's level of mastery for each test objective, is a valuable tool for home schooling parents.

The test covers reading, language, and math, and takes about three and a half hours. Additional subjects (science, social studies, and spelling) can be added for an additional fee and about an hour and a half additional test time.

Follow the links on the Testing page for more information about tests available and tips for test preparation. We start taking reservations for spring testing in January.

Write Worthy is located near Bethany Blvd and Hwy 26, in Beaverton.

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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