The Elderwood Method in Writing
The Elderwood Method builds strong writing foundations through focused instruction in grammar, structure, evidence, and clarity. Every teacher is specifically trained in this method to provide consistent, effective support. Students revise their work, learn from recurring mistakes, and gradually become more confident, independent writers.
Courses Offered
1. Writing Foundations
Designed for elementary students learning sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and paragraph organization.
2. Paragraph Builder
Students develop clear topic sentences, supporting details, transitions, and well-organized multi-paragraph responses.
3. Essay Essentials
Introduces thesis statements, introductions, conclusions, evidence, and the structure of common academic essays.
4. Advanced Essay Writing
Strengthens argumentation, source integration, analysis, editing, and writing for different academic subjects.
5. Research and Scholarly Writing
Students learn research methods, citation, source evaluation, formal tone, and the development of longer research papers.
6. University Writing Seminar
An advanced course focused on sophisticated arguments, critical analysis, academic style, independent research, and university-level writing.