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Academic Writing I
Clarity + Confidence
A live writing workshop that helps teens build confidence in essays, literary analysis, argumentation, and college-ready writing
Academic Writing Doesn’t Have to Feel Overwhelming
Academic Writing I is a 12-week live writing course designed to help teens strengthen their academic writing skills through essays, literary analysis, argumentation, revision, and discussion.
Through weekly lessons, Writing Lab activities, and structured writing assignments, students learn what strong academic writing looks like and how to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.
Hi, I'm Dachelle. I am the owner of Literary Adventures for Kids, and I love helping students discover that writing can actually be fun.
I'm a former traditional teacher turned homeschool mom. I have a passion for literature and for adding adventure to our homeschool. At Literary Adventures for Kids, I take my experience as a traditional school teacher and use it to add that little bit of magic to your student's education.
In this course, I help students build confidence in their writing, share their ideas, and enjoy the process along the way.
Let’s be honest: writing can feel intimidating for your teen AND for you.
Maybe your teen is a strong reader but freezes when it's time to write an essay.
Maybe they have great ideas, but struggle to organize them.
Maybe you've found plenty of grammar programs but very little guidance on teaching academic writing.
What if writing didn’t feel like pulling teeth?
What if your teen could:
approach essays with confidence instead of frustration?
learn to express their ideas clearly and confidently?
understand how strong writing is organized and developed?
feel more comfortable revising and improving their work?
develop skills that will serve them in dual enrollment classes, college, and beyond?
That’s the dream, right?
Here’s the thing.
Academic writing can feel intimidating, especially when students are expected to “just know” how essays work.
You don’t have to be a writer to raise one. And you definitely don’t need another dry textbook or formulaic essay prompt to get there.
Academic Writing I is led by a seasoned homeschool educator who believes writing can be taught clearly, thoughtfully, and without busywork.
This course breaks the process into manageable steps while helping teens build clarity, organization, and confidence in their writing.
Introducing: Academic Writing I
A 12-week online academic writing course for high school students
Your $297 Purchase Unlocks:
- A Full Semester Academic Writing Course: Covers the foundations of academic writing, including essay structure, thesis statements, literary analysis, argumentation, revision, and clear written communication. Designed to meet homeschool high school credit standards.
- Weekly Live Writing Classes: Interactive lessons help students understand how strong academic writing works through discussion, examples, guided practice, and real-world application.
- Writing Lab Activities: Low-pressure writing exercises help students strengthen their writing fluency, develop analytical thinking skills, and gain confidence on the page.
- College-Ready Writing Skills: Students build the organization, terminology, and writing habits that prepare them for dual enrollment classes, college coursework, and professional communication.
- Flexible Format: Attend live or watch the recording later. Students can participate from anywhere while still benefiting from a structured, supportive learning environment.
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What Makes This Writing Course Different?
We focus on teaching students how academic writing actually works.
We break complex writing skills into manageable steps.
Students learn through discussion, practice, revision, and feedback.
We emphasize clear thinking and clear communication.
We offer college-prep writing skills in a way that feels totally doable.
Don't Wait Another Day: Start Your Teen Writing Class This Semester!
Your $297 Purchase Unlocks:
- A Full Semester Academic Writing Course: Covers the foundations of academic writing, including essay structure, thesis statements, literary analysis, argumentation, revision, and clear written communication. Designed to meet homeschool high school credit standards.
- Weekly Live Writing Classes: Interactive lessons help students understand how strong academic writing works through discussion, examples, guided practice, and real-world application.
- Writing Lab Activities: Low-pressure writing exercises help students strengthen their writing fluency, develop analytical thinking skills, and gain confidence on the page.
- College-Ready Writing Skills: Students build the organization, terminology, and writing habits that prepare them for dual enrollment classes, college coursework, and professional communication.
- Flexible Format: Attend live or watch the recording later. Students can participate from anywhere while still benefiting from a structured, supportive learning environment.
Here's What You Get with this Writing Course:
Dates and Times of Classes
- 31 Aug 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 14 Sep 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 21 Sep 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 28 Sep 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 5 Oct 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 12 Oct 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 19 Oct 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 26 Oct 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 2 Nov 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 9 Nov 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 16 Nov 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
- 23 Nov 2026, Mon 11 am Central (12 pm Eastern)
Ready to Help Your Teen Approach Academic Writing With Confidence?
Let someone else handle writing this year (someone who actually loves it). Join Academic Writing I today.
Your $297 Purchase Unlocks:
- A Full Semester Academic Writing Course: Covers the foundations of academic writing, including essay structure, thesis statements, literary analysis, argumentation, revision, and clear written communication. Designed to meet homeschool high school credit standards.
- Weekly Live Writing Classes: Interactive lessons help students understand how strong academic writing works through discussion, examples, guided practice, and real-world application.
- Writing Lab Activities: Low-pressure writing exercises help students strengthen their writing fluency, develop analytical thinking skills, and gain confidence on the page.
- College-Ready Writing Skills: Students build the organization, terminology, and writing habits that prepare them for dual enrollment classes, college coursework, and professional communication.
- Flexible Format: Attend live or watch the recording later. Students can participate from anywhere while still benefiting from a structured, supportive learning environment.
Looking Ahead
Academic Writing I is the first course in our high school writing sequence. Students who complete this course may continue into Academic Writing II, where they'll build on these skills through research writing, MLA formatting, source integration, and more advanced academic communication.
Commonly Asked Questions
Academic Writing I is designed for high school students. Students should be able to write complete paragraphs and be ready to strengthen their essay writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.
We highly recommend it! The live sessions offer the best opportunity for connection, feedback, and growth. But we also understand that life happens, so every class will be recorded and available for later viewing.
Not at all.
This course is designed to help students build confidence and improve their writing step by step. We focus on clear communication, organization, and revision, not perfection.
If your student can write a paragraph and is willing to learn, this course can help them grow from where they are now.
Yes! They can post in the course comments and receive personal notes of encouragement and supportive critique from Ms. Dachelle, the instructor.
This course begins on August 31, 2026, and includes 12 live class sessions.
We will not meet on September 7, 2026 (Labor Day), so the course spans 13 calendar weeks and concludes on November 23, 2026.
Students will learn the foundations of academic writing through several types of essays, including literary analysis, compare-and-contrast writing, persuasive writing, and personal essays.
The emphasis is not on memorizing formulas. Instead, students learn how strong academic writing works so they can apply those skills across many different writing situations.
Not at all. Many parents are looking for a writing course because their teen doesn't enjoy writing.
Academic Writing I breaks the writing process into manageable steps and focuses on clarity rather than perfection. Students learn how essays are built, how revision works, and how to communicate their ideas with confidence.
A willingness to learn is far more important than a love of writing.
Your student will need a notebook, a pencil, and paper.
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own for the lifetime of Hide The Chocolate's Literary Adventures for Kids.
Yes, this course is designed for students to complete independently. However, parents should be available to help with projects and grade assignments. I recommend parents review the course before their children begin.
Absolutely. This course is designed to meet the requirements for a 0.5 high school writing credit (or one semester of writing credit). As always, parents remain responsible for determining credits awarded in their homeschool.
We understand that not every course is the perfect fit. Due to the digital nature of this product, we are limited in how long we can offer a refund. If you don't find that the course fits your family, please let us know within 5 days of purchase for a full refund. After that time, we will not be able to offer a full refund.