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We recognize that not all children are the same, so we group students according to their ability, not their grade level. That is why there is an overlap between our classes.

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FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY 

Level A1 (grades 4-5), Level A2 (grades 5-6)

Strong reading comprehension skills impact learning in all subjects. Reading comprehension is the ability to process what is read, understand its meaning, and connect it to what you already know.

We will teach students strategies to read actively:

  • preview a passage and utilize text features
  • annotate (take notes) as they read
  • highlight only the most important parts of the passage
  • analyze, question, and identify what they know and what they need to learn more about
  • respond effectively to questions using complete sentences and sufficient details

Students will also:

  • learn grammar and punctuation concepts
  • strengthen their vocabulary and sentence fluency
  • develop their paragraph structure
  • build their confidence while learning public speaking skills

PRE-ESSAY WRITING  

Level B1 (grades 6-7), Level C1 (grades 7-8)

We use a unique approach to teaching writing skills. With our methodology, students will read critically and learn how to take effective notes in a brief outline. Once students have drafted their rough work, we show them how to revise their rough drafts and then edit their work in partners. This is a key step to improving their writing results and enhancing their interpersonal skills.

Our students will work with non-fiction and fiction material. In addition, through weekly vocabulary exercises, students will build a rich repertoire of words, improving their ability to choose the best words to express their ideas.

Finally, to develop their confidence and public speaking skills, students will learn to deliver short presentations with confidence, poise, and good articulation.

ESSAY WRITING  

Level B2 (grades 7-8), Level C2 (grades 8-9)

Writing essays develops critical thinking skills, which enables students to solve problems effectively and make sound decisions throughout their life. Our students will gather research, analyze the information collected, develop an opinion to make an argument and finally present their conclusion to convince their reader.

We have essay writing classes to advance the skills of writers at various levels. All of our classes offer a variety of different essay styles such as expository, persuasive, compare and contrast, personal narratives, etc. Students will work through each step of the writing process (research, outlines, drafting, revising & editing and publishing) in detail.

In addition, our students will continue to improve their vocabulary and public speaking skills, presenting speeches of longer length and complexity.

LITERARY ANALYSIS AND ESSAY WRITING  

E1 (grades 9-11), E2 (grades 10-12)

Write on Q’s High School Writing Program is an enriched English program for motivated students in Grades 9–12 who are university-bound. It will prepare students for the upper years of high school and university, plus it will build lifelong communication skills for professional success.

The E-Program has two levels: E1 and E2 that supplement the Ontario Secondary English curriculum. It helps students develop skills in three main areas:

  • Writing organization: students learn how to properly structure their paragraphs and essays using a unique process.
  • Critical thinking and analysis: students learn how to comprehend, interpret, and analyze literary texts.
  • Formal writing skills: Use correct grammar, punctuation, and enhance vocabulary.

Students are required to complete 60–90 minutes of homework each week to reinforce what they learn in class.

Both levels are taught by Dr. Nazira Mawji. Her qualifications include a B.A. (Hon.) English; a Certificate in Education, University of Manchester, England; M. Ed. And Ph.D. (Education), University of Toronto. See her full biography.

Students in E1 (Year 1) will learn to:  

  • Write different types of long paragraphs: Practice a step-by-step writing methodology to develop clear, well-organized paragraphs that inform, convince, or explain concepts.
  • Analyze good writing: Closely examine and breakdown high-quality paragraphs to see how all the ideas connect and fit together.
  • Understand literature: Use literary analysis techniques and rhetorical devices to analyze classic short texts, discover deeper meanings, and organize key ideas.
  • Improve writing conventions: Learn and apply the rules of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and vocabulary in weekly assignments.

This year builds essential reading and writing skills so students have the knowledge and vocabulary needed to move on to E2 (Year 2) the next year.

Students in E2 (Year 2) will learn to: 

  • Write clear essays: Use a step-by-step process to write organized, logical, and easy-to-read persuasive, argumentative, and literary essays.
  • Compare and contrast: Use standard essay structures (the block method and the point-by-point method) to compare different texts.
  • Study examples: Analyze strong student essay samples to understand effective writing structure and learn how to format quotes using MLA rules.
  • Think deeply about reading: Use advanced reading strategies to go beyond basic understanding and discover deeper meanings in texts.
  • Fix common errors: Improve grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary by fixing the six most common high school writing mistakes.
  • Edit work effectively: Learn specific editing techniques to review and improve their own writing as well as their classmates’ work.

Additional Program Benefits:

Over 2 years (60 classes), students in the E Program will also develop strong study habits, time management skills, and organization skills.

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What Parents are Saying

Write On Q is one of the best language programs out there. It has helped my daughter progress greatly. With the help of Write On Q my daughter is one of the 150 children in Peel that made the IBT program. This is partly because of the great team and awesome curriculum of Write on Q. We recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more, expand their language skills, public speaking.
Denisa Tutoveanu

(mother of Emma, grades 6)

Write on Q is an excellent program. My daughter (currently in Grade 6) has completed two years of the program and it has helped with her writing and her public speaking skills. She excels in Language Arts at school and this program has helped her do that. She is more confident in preparing and organizing her written output and identifying the most important information she wants to relay, whether verbally or through expressive writing. I highly recommend this program.
Dr. Parveen Sandhu

(mother of Arya, Write on Q grades 5 and 6)

Words can’t express how much you helped our son David to improve his English! Last year, he won to go to Nationals for a science fair. He told me when I asked him what do you think helped you? He said, mom the fact that I went to Write on Q, helped me a lot. I learned the best Public Speaking strategies for me! At school, he went from a B student in English to an A student! As a parent, I saw a big progress from the beginning until the end of the program! Thanks, Fatima so much, will continue to recommend your program to everyone!
Mihaela Vidican

(mother of David, Write on Q grades 7 and 8)