Writing for Adulthood
This practical, real-world writing course—taught by published authors—equips teens with the essential writing skills they'll need in adulthood! Think of this as an ELA class in adulting.
Each week, students will explore a new form of everyday, real-life writing. From crafting a professional email to requesting a pay raise, politely but firmly asking for a refund, or writing a respectful resignation letter, this class helps students build confidence as they practice adult communication.
Shape of the class:
0-5 minutes: Introductions and welcomes
5-30 minutes: Discuss the given topic with real world examples
30-45 minutes: Student writing time; students will write their own version of the given topic.
45-50 minutes: Students are offered the chance to read their example with the class. This is not required; students are welcome to instead send it to the teacher afterward!*
*In the case of a lengthy prompt, lots of questions, or a particularly large class, the teacher may opt to spend longer on discussion or writing time rather than allow for out loud sharing at the end. In those cases, students should endeavor to finish up their work after class and send it along to the teacher for feedback!
This is the perfect course for teens ready to level up their writing for life beyond the classroom.
This class covers 12 distinct lessons; you may join at any point before the material circles back to where you started! There is no need to start on any one particular lesson-- join whenever you're able!
Week of May 5: Writing a cover letter
Week of May 12: Writing to request a raise
Week of May 19: Writing to request a donation/resources
Week of May 26: Writing a letter of complaint
Week of June 2: Writing a resignation letter
Week of June 9: Writing to follow up after a meeting
Week of June 16: Writing an agenda/itinerary
Week of June 23: Things you shouldn't do in writing
Week of June 30: Writing to apologize
Week of July 7: Writing a thank you note or letter of appreciation
Week of July 14: Writing to decline a request/to say "no"
Week of July 21: Professional writing in email/text form
This practical, real-world writing course—taught by published authors—equips teens with the essential writing skills they'll need in adulthood! Think of this as an ELA class in adulting.
Each week, students will explore a new form of everyday, real-life writing. From crafting a professional email to requesting a pay raise, politely but firmly asking for a refund, or writing a respectful resignation letter, this class helps students build confidence as they practice adult communication.
Shape of the class:
0-5 minutes: Introductions and welcomes
5-30 minutes: Discuss the given topic with real world examples
30-45 minutes: Student writing time; students will write their own version of the given topic.
45-50 minutes: Students are offered the chance to read their example with the class. This is not required; students are welcome to instead send it to the teacher afterward!*
*In the case of a lengthy prompt, lots of questions, or a particularly large class, the teacher may opt to spend longer on discussion or writing time rather than allow for out loud sharing at the end. In those cases, students should endeavor to finish up their work after class and send it along to the teacher for feedback!
This is the perfect course for teens ready to level up their writing for life beyond the classroom.
This class covers 12 distinct lessons; you may join at any point before the material circles back to where you started! There is no need to start on any one particular lesson-- join whenever you're able!
Week of May 5: Writing a cover letter
Week of May 12: Writing to request a raise
Week of May 19: Writing to request a donation/resources
Week of May 26: Writing a letter of complaint
Week of June 2: Writing a resignation letter
Week of June 9: Writing to follow up after a meeting
Week of June 16: Writing an agenda/itinerary
Week of June 23: Things you shouldn't do in writing
Week of June 30: Writing to apologize
Week of July 7: Writing a thank you note or letter of appreciation
Week of July 14: Writing to decline a request/to say "no"
Week of July 21: Professional writing in email/text form
This practical, real-world writing course—taught by published authors—equips teens with the essential writing skills they'll need in adulthood! Think of this as an ELA class in adulting.
Each week, students will explore a new form of everyday, real-life writing. From crafting a professional email to requesting a pay raise, politely but firmly asking for a refund, or writing a respectful resignation letter, this class helps students build confidence as they practice adult communication.
Shape of the class:
0-5 minutes: Introductions and welcomes
5-30 minutes: Discuss the given topic with real world examples
30-45 minutes: Student writing time; students will write their own version of the given topic.
45-50 minutes: Students are offered the chance to read their example with the class. This is not required; students are welcome to instead send it to the teacher afterward!*
*In the case of a lengthy prompt, lots of questions, or a particularly large class, the teacher may opt to spend longer on discussion or writing time rather than allow for out loud sharing at the end. In those cases, students should endeavor to finish up their work after class and send it along to the teacher for feedback!
This is the perfect course for teens ready to level up their writing for life beyond the classroom.
This class covers 12 distinct lessons; you may join at any point before the material circles back to where you started! There is no need to start on any one particular lesson-- join whenever you're able!
Week of May 5: Writing a cover letter
Week of May 12: Writing to request a raise
Week of May 19: Writing to request a donation/resources
Week of May 26: Writing a letter of complaint
Week of June 2: Writing a resignation letter
Week of June 9: Writing to follow up after a meeting
Week of June 16: Writing an agenda/itinerary
Week of June 23: Things you shouldn't do in writing
Week of June 30: Writing to apologize
Week of July 7: Writing a thank you note or letter of appreciation
Week of July 14: Writing to decline a request/to say "no"
Week of July 21: Professional writing in email/text form
Registration and Class Times
This class is currently being scheduled, with sessions starting the first week of May 2025. To request a time, message us at the form below!