Writing Tutoring

How to Make Your Child a Better Writer (and Take the Battle Out of Writing)

Take heart, kids of all abilities struggle with writing!

Getting writing tutoring from Sylvan can make a big difference if:

• Your child stares at a blank piece of paper, unsure of where to start
• Your child loses the majority of his or her test points on short answers and essay questions
• Writing assignments have become a nightly battle of wills (often with nagging or tears)

Turn things around with a Sylvan writing program. You’ll help your child become a better writer, build confidence and take the struggle out of writing assignments.

With Sylvan’s writing programs, your son or daughter will:

• Clearly organize and convey thoughts without frustration
  Our writing tutors will help your child break the writing process into small, manageable pieces. Your child will have the structure to know EXACTLY how to go from ideas, to writing, to revisions.
• Complete the toughest assignments with confidence
  Your child will discover how to apply the six traits of good writing (including correct writing mechanics and grammar). With these tools, your child will write with confidence, rather than feeling overwhelmed.
• Find the fun in writing, making school more enjoyable
  Our writing tutors will use activities that encourage creativity and reflect your child’s everyday life. Writing will become much more fun. (We consistently hear this feedback from families!)
• Become a better test taker and writer in ALL subjects
  Writing plays a big role in a variety of subjects. Your child will learn how to analyze writing prompts on tests and how to follow a clear writing process — even for science, social studies and math assignments. From short answer to more in-depth questions, your child will learn how to master answering questions clearly.