10-Week Program Breakdown
A Step-By-Step Path to Stronger Writing
Every lesson is designed to build confidence and move students from basic summaries to deep, analytical thinking.
Phase 1: The Foundation
Weeks 1-3
Mastering the SAY & SHOW Steps
We start by breaking bad habits. Students learn what a strong claim looks like and how to select the right evidence, rather than just copying random quotes.
The difference between summary and analysis
How to write clear, debatable claims (SAY)
Selecting the strongest evidence (SHOW)
Properly introducing quotes and evidence
Phase 2: The Core Skill
Weeks 4-6
Deepening the EXPLAIN Step
This is where the magic happens. We spend three weeks exclusively on teaching students HOW to explain their evidence without repeating themselves.
The 'Because' framework for deeper thinking
Why evidence doesn't speak for itself
Connecting evidence back to the claim
Avoiding the 'This shows that' trap
Phase 3: The Big Picture
Weeks 7-8
Mastering the CONNECT Step
Students learn to zoom out and connect their specific analysis to broader themes, author's purpose, or historical context.
Understanding theme vs. topic
The 'So What?' test for conclusions
Connecting paragraphs to the main thesis
Writing powerful concluding sentences
Phase 4: Synthesis
Weeks 9-10
Building the Full Essay
We bring all the steps together into full, multi-paragraph essays. Students practice stamina and structural flow.
Structuring the 5-paragraph analytical essay
Writing engaging introductions
Transitions between paragraphs
Self-editing and revision strategies
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