Intermediate Writing Foundations Student Lesson Guide
Intermediate Writing Foundations Student Lesson Guide
The steps and tools students need to expand from writing single paragraphs to crafting complete essays.
Overview
This student guide walks learners step-by-step through twelve lessons that align directly with the parent Intermediate Writing Foundations Handbook. Students learn how to plan, write, and refine multi-paragraph essays. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, gradually guiding students from brainstorming ideas to composing and editing their own multi-paragraph compositions. These lessons move beyond grammar and mechanics to teach students how to think critically, write clearly, and develop a distinct academic voice.
What’s Included
Full digital PDF Student Lesson Guide (grades 7–9)
Twelve structured lessons aligned with the Intermediate Handbook
Brainstorming templates, outlines, and rough draft organizers
Editing and revision checklists for independent and guided learning
Practice prompts and examples for each writing skill
Clear MLA formatting and grammar review tools
Recommended For
Students in grades 7–9 (or advanced 6th graders ready for essay-level writing)
Homeschool families, co-ops, and classrooms using The Write Journey curriculum
Teens preparing for high-school writing, essays, and formal composition
Learners who benefit from clear structure and visual organization
Key Benefits
Provides hands-on practice for every concept introduced in the Intermediate Handbook
Builds independence – students learn to organize, draft, and edit
Refines advanced style – teaches strong verbs, vivid transitions, and sentence variety
Encourages academic thinking – helps students analyze and express ideas clearly
Prepares students for high-school-level essays and formal writing expectations
Note: All TWJ products are digital downloads. Upon purchase, you’ll receive a PDF copy of this guide.
FAQs
What grade levels is this handbook written for?
The target age group is 7th-9th graders, although both younger and older students may benefit from the writing steps and strategies contained in this handbook.
Is this a workbook or a teacher’s manual?
This is not a workbook or manual but rather, a guide for parents and teachers to glean critical thinking and essential study skills. This is a practical instructional guide for parents and teachers, providing them with insight and direction as they teach quality writing skills to their children and students.
Can I order a hard copy of the handbook?
Not at this time. For now, as with all of our products, this is a digital download only.
If I have questions or desire additional instruction after reading the handbook, what are my options?
We are a highly relational organization. We will always do our best to meet the needs of our students and their parents. With that in mind, we can suggest a few options to receive personalized instruction as you learn the skills in the handbook:
Join our Adult Training Program.
Request mentoring from a trained instructor.
If you have a simple question, simply send a message to our home office.
Why are all families with students in your online classes required to purchase a handbook?
We partner with parents (and other adults) to bring quality writing instruction to students. As we partner with other adults, it is imperative that all parties understand the foundational concepts that will be taught. In this way, students receive the best support possible.