Middle School Writing Tutor Online, 6-8

How it works, in short

TaleemSquare middle school writing tutoring helps students in Grades 6-8 meet the jump in writing demands. In live, one-to-one lessons, tutors teach argument writing with claims and evidence, informative writing that explains clearly, narrative writing with structure, and how to revise and edit.

Middle school writing feeds every subject, from science lab reports to history essays. Plans start at $85 a month after a free assessment.

Also called:Years 7-9 (Key Stage 3) (UK)Grades 6-8 (CA)Years 6-8 (AU)

Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Lesson length: 45 minutes
Level: Ages 11-14
Price: From $85 a month

What changes after a term of lessons

Reading lessons mix reading aloud, talking about the text and short written answers.

Argues with evidence

States a claim, supports it with relevant evidence and explains the reasoning.

Organizes longer writing

Plans multi-paragraph pieces with introductions, transitions and conclusions.

Writes across subjects

Applies the same skills to science, history and other written assignments.

What we cover

Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.

Argument writing

Claims, counterclaims, evidence and reasoning, following Common Core W.6-8.1.

Informative writing

Explaining topics clearly with facts, definitions and examples.

Narrative writing

Developing events, characters and pacing in stories.

Using sources

Quoting and paraphrasing sources and avoiding plagiarism.

Transitions and cohesion

Linking ideas within and between paragraphs.

Revising and editing

Improving clarity and fixing grammar and punctuation.

Signs your child could use help

Writing hasn't kept up with middle school demands
Essays lack evidence or explanation
Struggles to write more than one paragraph
Lab reports and history essays are weak
Procrastinates on every writing assignment
State ELA writing scores are low

One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.

Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live

Common Core Writing, Grades 6-8

Standards require argument, informative and narrative writing, research using sources, and writing across subjects. State ELA tests in Grades 6-8 usually include a written response.

National Curriculum English, Key Stage 3

Years 7-9 develop writing for different purposes, including essays, stories and formal writing, and lay the foundations for GCSE English Language.

Level: Years 7-9 (Key Stage 3)

Ontario Language curriculum, Grades 6-8 (other provinces similar)

Writing for different purposes and audiences, research and revision, with EQAO writing in Grade 6.

Level: Grades 6-8

Australian Curriculum: English, Years 6-8

Persuasive, informative and imaginative writing, with NAPLAN writing in Year 7.

Level: Years 6-8

Inside a 45-minute middle school writing lesson

One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.

5 min
Warm-up
A quick sentence or transition task.
10 min
Skill
One skill taught with an example.
7 min
Plan
Planning a response or assignment.
14 min
Write
Drafting with coaching.
9 min
Revise and wrap-up
Improving the draft and a summary for you.

How we teach middle school writing

Claim, evidence, reasoning

A simple framework that works for essays, science and history.

Plan in five minutes

Students learn a quick planning routine they can use in class and on tests.

School assignments as practice

Tutors use real assignments so the help is immediately useful.

Feedback they can act on

One or two clear improvements per draft, so students don't feel overwhelmed.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Father reading a book with his son on the couch — Reading together, then talking about what happened and why.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Common worries, honest answers

“My child writes very little.”

Short writing is often a planning problem. Once students know what to say, they write more. We start there.

“Will the tutor fix my child's assignments?”

No. Tutors coach and give feedback, and your child makes every change. The work stays theirs.

“My child's grammar is weak too.”

Grammar is taught within writing lessons, focusing on the errors that appear most in your child's work.

Frequently asked questions

What writing skills should a middle schooler have?

By the end of eighth grade, students are expected to write arguments with claims, evidence and counterclaims, informative pieces that explain topics clearly, and well-structured narratives. They should also use sources, revise drafts and follow grammar and punctuation conventions.

How can I help my middle schooler with writing?

Ask them to explain their argument out loud before writing, and help them plan a short outline. When they share a draft, ask questions about what they mean rather than correcting everything. Encourage reading, which builds writing skill over time.

What is the claim, evidence, reasoning method?

Claim, evidence, reasoning is a framework for argument writing: state a claim, support it with evidence, and explain how the evidence supports the claim. It is widely used in middle school English, science and social studies.

How much does middle school writing tutoring cost?

One-to-one middle school writing lessons at TaleemSquare start at $85 a month for two 45-minute lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149, with no contract, no registration fee and a free first assessment.

Do you help with writing in other subjects?

Yes. Tutors can help with lab reports, history essays and research assignments, coaching structure and evidence while your child does the writing.

Is there a writing section on state tests?

Most state ELA tests in Grades 6-8 include written responses, such as an argumentative or informative essay based on sources. Tutors practise these formats.

Middle School Writing Tutor for Grades 6-8