The Foundations Series: Analytical Skills for Middle School
Each workshop targets specific competencies, guiding students through close reading, structured writing, and critical analysis.
Beyond Summary (4 Weeks)
The Powerful Paragraph (4 Weeks)
The Five-Paragraph Essay (6 Weeks)
Students learn close reading, annotation, evidence selection, and inference, moving from 'what happened' to 'why it matters'.
Focuses on claim formation, quotation integration, transitions, and sentence variety for impactful academic writing.
Covers thesis development, structural organization, introductions, conclusions, and advanced analytical essay construction.
The Founders Cohort Experience
Targeted Feedback & Growth Reports
Receive detailed, scaffolded feedback on every assignment, culminating in a comprehensive growth report tracking skill development.
Baseline Diagnostic & Work Samples
Begin with a diagnostic assessment to pinpoint strengths, and review student work samples to understand progress and mastery.
Small-Group Mastery
Benefit from highly personalized instruction in our inaugural cohort, designed for maximum academic growth and individualized attention.
Ready to Build Analytical Confidence?
Begin with our 10-Minute ELA Challenge for an instant skill assessment, or select the workshop that best fits your student's needs.