WritingKey’s Signature Writing Program
In under three hours, your child could be ready to write that essay!
What Is WritingKey™?
WritingKey’s signature writing program is a short, step-by-step video series designed for students diagnosed with learning differences, though it benefits all learners. By breaking writing into manageable chunks, it helps students move from basic five-sentence paragraphs to richer, more complex structures and analysis. Visual aids guide them through each step—from brainstorming to editing—so they’re never overwhelmed by the full assignment.
The program’s concise lessons (fewer than 2.5 total hours) are easy to understand and can be rewatched any time, ensuring full comprehension. Grammar and punctuation cues are built directly into the visuals, giving students a clear roadmap to create polished, powerful writing. Whether facing a short response or a multi-paragraph essay, WritingKey helps students develop a methodical approach that reduces frustration and boosts confidence.
WritingKey Curriculum Breakdown
The program’s four milestones guide students through foundational paragraph writing, advanced sentence construction, applying the method to various types of writing, and finally, crafting full essays.
Each step is explained in short, easy-to-follow video lessons—most under ten minutes—ensuring students can stay focused and revisit any lesson as needed.
Milestone 1
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Intro for Students
Students get an overview of the program and how each lesson is formatted. They learn what to expect and how to enhance their learning experience.
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BOWE
Students discover common difficulties in writing assignments and how the WritingKey process helps them overcome these challenges.
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Organizing
This module demonstrates how to brainstorm and organize ideas using a primary visual aid, turning writing tasks into manageable chunks.
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Writing
Students learn to turn their organized notes into paragraphs. Tips help them focus on what truly matters during the writing process.
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Crafting a Topic Sentence
A simple, repeatable method shows how to form a strong topic sentence, applicable to any academic writing.
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Basic Transition Words
Students discover how transition words improve flow from beginning to end, along with punctuation essentials.
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Basic Editing
Tips and tricks for editing written work using both visual aids and systematic reading methods, helping students polish their writing.
Milestone 2
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Analysis
Students learn what analysis is, building upon Milestone 1’s basics to develop deeper, more thoughtful writing.
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Sentence Extenders
Learn how coordinating conjunctions add richness and maturity to writing. Visual aids reinforce proper punctuation.
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Sentence Extenders for In-class Writing
Adapt the extender method for timed, in-class assignments, ensuring students can add depth under time constraints.
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Advanced Topic Sentence
Build on the Milestone 1 approach to create topic sentences that offer more context and clarity.
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Advanced Conclusion
Discover how to form more advanced concluding statements that resonate with the reader and make writing more powerful.
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Advanced Editing
Use visual aids to ensure writing is grammatically correct. Includes strategies for handling punctuation errors.
Milestone 3
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Persuasive Writing
Learn to apply the WritingKey method to persuasive writing. Make a claim and support it effectively.
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Expository Writing
Use a slight adjustment of the method to present information without taking a strong stand, perfect for expository essays.
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Narrative Writing
Learn to structure narratives from beginning to end using the same proven approach, allowing easy flow of ideas.
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Literary Analysis
Apply the method to analyze literature. Students learn to develop a claim about a text and support it with evidence.
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Short Answer
Learn how to approach short-answer questions on quizzes and tests using the same structured writing method.
Milestone 4
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Introduction Paragraph
A simple, plug-and-play format for crafting introduction paragraphs quickly and effectively.
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Structure of the Five-paragraph Essay
Discover the standard structure for a five-paragraph essay that many students miss in class.
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Crafting a Thesis Statement
Learn a straightforward formula for creating clear, powerful theses, and understand why they matter.
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Writing Body Paragraphs
Use the WritingKey method to create as many body paragraphs as needed, maintaining clarity and coherence.
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Writing a Conclusion Paragraph
A simple but effective approach to concluding paragraphs that meet teachers’ expectations every time.
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In-class Essays
Tips for applying the WritingKey approach within typical time constraints faced during in-class essay writing.
Who This Program Is For
Students with Dyslexia
WritingKey™ provides visual cues that act as guides for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Instead of relying solely on internal cues, students can lean on clear visuals, making editing less stressful and more tangible.
Students with ADD/ADHD
Lessons are short, focused, and broken into manageable steps. This bite-sized approach prevents wandering attention and helps students absorb key writing concepts without feeling overwhelmed by lengthy instruction.
Executive Functioning & Language Comprehension
WritingKey™ deconstructs writing assignments into small, logical tasks, which is crucial for students who struggle with organization or language processing. They can revisit any video lesson as often as needed, ensuring they fully grasp each step before moving on.
All Other Learners
Even students without diagnosed learning differences benefit from WritingKey™. Its straightforward lessons, visual aids, and practical writing techniques strengthen skills for any learner looking to produce more organized, engaging writing.
FAQs
How will WritingKey help my student diagnosed with Dyslexia?
WritingKey™ assists students in overcoming this difficulty by creating visual cues that allow them to more easily edit their written work for grammatical errors. Rather than having to rely on internal cues, students can use the visual cues provided by the WritingKey™ process to assist them with proper placement of grammatical punctuation marks.
How will WritingKey help my student diagnosed with ADD/ADHD?
The WritingKey™ lessons are also well-suited for students who struggle with attention difficulties, as they are short and to the point. With the longest lesson being just over ten minutes long, students do not have to sit through unnecessarily long instruction. With longer periods of instruction, their attention inevitably drifts elsewhere, and they miss out on key information about the writing process as a whole.
How will WritingKey help my student diagnosed with Executive Functioning difficulties?
WritingKey™ takes the writing process and breaks it down into short, manageable steps that any student can understand and any student can do. Each short task takes students one step closer to completing the overall writing assignment, an otherwise seemingly impossible task.
How will WritingKey help my student diagnosed with Language Comprehension difficulties?
WritingKey™ is perfect for students who struggle with language comprehension. First, Andrew has extensive experience working with students with this learning profile. The language he uses is clear and easy to understand for any learner. In addition, students will gain lifetime access to the WritingKey™ program, allowing them to watch, and rewatch videos as many times as they need in order to fully comprehend the content. If they have trouble remembering something from a specific video, they can easily navigate to that spot and quickly be able to move forward with their writing.
Does the program cover more than one type of writing?
Yes! The program teaches students how to apply the WritingKey method to various types of writing. Specific types of writing that are covered are:
- Persuasive writing
- Expository writing
- Narrative writing
- Literary analysis
- In-class writing
Can my student benefit from the program if he/she has not been diagnosed with a learning difference?
Absolutely! The WritingKey program is not only for students with diagnoses. Oftentimes, students who have a “typical” learning profile still struggle to obtain the skills necessary to write powerfully. Even students who already see writing as a strength can glean valuable information from the WritingKey method.
My student is required to write more than just a paragraph. Does the program cover how to apply the method to essays?
Yes! WritingKey has an entire Milestone devoted to how students can apply the WritingKey method to multiple paragraph writing assignments.
Does the program teach students how to use the method for in-class writing?
WritingKey has videos devoted specifically to writing assignments that are done completely in-class. Since in-class writing samples often create time restrictions, tips are provided as to how they can use the methods they have learned in a timely manner.
Can students watch each video more than once?
With only one purchase, you gain access to all the videos in the WritingKey program. They can be watched as many times as necessary in order to ensure students gain a deep understanding of the content. In fact, it is recommended they watch them multiple times before moving on to new material.
Prefer One-on-One Attention?
Andrew also offers individual tutoring/coaching sessions on an hourly basis. If you would like additional tutoring to supplement the WritingKey program and tailor it to your child's unique needs, Andrew is here to help. This one-on-one time time with Andrew is the perfect addition to the WritingKey program, as it affords your child the opportunity to benefit from Andrew's decades of expertise when it comes to writing instruction.
