Our writing program, “Excellence in Writing: Structure and Style” begins in first grade and extends through middle school. Through systematic instruction and practice, children gain strong skills in the structure of writing clear paragraphs and cohesive reports; and they learn a variety of stylistic techniques that make their writing interesting and strong. Outlining, summarizing from notes, “fused outline reports,” creative writing, summaries, and critiques are all included in this comprehensive approach to writing instruction.