Hello! I'm Emily Smith, a certified teacher with 18 years of experience helping students become confident, successful writers. For several years, I have incorporated The Baran Method writing program into my teaching.I feel passionately that writing instruction should equip students to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the real world. The Claim-Evidence-Analysis framework provided in The Baran Method allows students organize their ideas, support their arguments, and communicate more proficiently than any of the other writing programs I have encountered.I am excited to partner with families to help empower students to find their own voice, express their ideas with confidence, and become independent, self-assured writers.

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Foundations of Writing Courses

In these live online courses, students do more than complete writing assignments. They learn how to move from reading and thinking to clear, organized writing. Using stories, articles, arguments, and other texts, students learn how to identify important ideas, analyze information, organize their thinking, and communicate those ideas clearly in writing.Students participate in live, interactive writing lessons led by the certified teacher. Each session includes direct instruction, guided practice, and opportunities for discussion and feedback in a supportive online learning environment. Weekly homework assignments provide students with opportunities to practice and strengthen the skills learned in class.The method remains consistent across grade levels while the reading, assignments, and expectations become more advanced. These are the same foundational communication and critical thinking skills that support success in high school, college, and beyond.

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Essay Courses

This course is designed to help students become confident essay writers while strengthening the critical thinking and communication skills needed for academic success.Students learn how to plan, organize, and write complete essays using The Baran Method. Through live instruction, guided practice, and instructor feedback, students learn how to develop a thesis, support ideas with evidence, and explain their thinking clearly. Weekly homework assignments provide students with opportunities to practice and strengthen the skills learned in class.

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Foundations of Literature Courses

Students learn the fundamentals of literature through guided reading, discussion, and instructor feedback. Throughout the course, students explore literary elements, literary tools, figurative language, and literary analysis while developing stronger reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students apply what they learn through narrative, argument, research, and expository writing assignments using The Baran Method.Weekly homework assignments provide students with opportunities to practice and strengthen the skills learned in class.

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Step 1Log in to your Step Up for Students EMA account.Step 2Search for "Write Well with Emily" in the Find Providers section of the EMA Marketplace. After selecting "Write Well with Emily" provider, select the location for Emily Smith Tutoring Services.Step 3Reserve scholarship funds for your student's Write Well with Emily course. This will be labeled part-time tutoring for one semester. Add one class using the drop down option and click "Add to Cart."Step 4To complete the funds request, click on "Go to Cart." Ensure that you are requesting to reserve funds for one semester of part-time tutoring for $349.00. Click "Reserve Funds" to complete your funds request.Step 5Once your scholarship reservation has been submitted, your enrollment will be reviewed.You will receive a confirmation email after your registration and scholarship funding have been verified.

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