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Writing Assignments

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Written by Amy Scott
Updated this week

Writing assignments are a crucial part of your students' education in specific FA Flexiverse programs. Here's what you need to know about writing support and grading.

Programs That Include Writing Assignments

Writing assignments are available in:

  • Courseware (6-12 grade courses)

  • Elective Program (career-focused writing projects)

  • FA Boost (Grammar & Writing curriculum)

Note: MyPath does not include writing assignments that require grading.

Writing Assignment Support

Basic Program Support

Included with Courseware, Electives, and FA Boost:

  • Access to the writing curriculum and assignments

  • Parent-graded writing activities

  • Writing resources and guides

  • Virtual Campus writing support during the Study Hall

Teacher Grading Support ($210/year per student)

Professional writing assignment grading by our FA Education Team includes:

  • Detailed feedback on all writing assignments

  • Grammar and mechanics correction

  • Content and organization guidance

  • Edit and resubmit opportunities for improved learning

  • Progress tracking across writing development


The Benefits of Adding our Teacher Support Grading

For Parents:

  • Detailed feedback, professional constructive feedback you can trust

  • Time savings - no need to grade complex writing yourself

For Students:

  • Constructive feedback to improve writing skills

  • Professional guidance on structure and content

  • Confidence-building through supportive corrections

  • Real improvement through the edit and resubmit process


What Gets Graded

Types of writing assignments in:

Courseware:

  • Essays and research papers

  • Literary analysis and book reports

  • Persuasive and argumentative writing

Elective Program:

  • Career-focused writing projects

  • Technical and professional writing

  • Creative writing assignments

FA Boost:

  • Grammar and writing skill-building exercises

  • Structured writing practice

  • Foundational writing assignments


The Grading Process

How it works:

  1. Student submits writing assignment through the curriculum platform

  2. Certified teacher reviews and provides detailed feedback

  3. Student receives graded assignment with comments

  4. Edit and resubmit the opportunity for improvement

  5. Final grade recorded for transcript purposes

Parents can adjust grades as needed.


Adding Writing Assignment Grading

To upgrade to Teacher Grading Support:

Investment: $210/year per student for comprehensive grading support

Getting Help

Questions about writing assignment support?

Virtual Campus Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 AM-3:30 PM EST

Pro Tips

  1. Invest in Teacher Grading for comprehensive writing development

  2. Encourage revision - the edit and resubmit process builds skills

  3. Use feedback to improve future assignments

  4. Celebrate progress - writing improvement takes time

  5. Access Study Hall for additional writing support

Professional writing feedback is available for students in Courseware, Electives, and FA Boost, an investment in communication skills that will benefit them throughout their academic and professional lives!


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