Grade 6
Letters to Tomorrow
by David R.
If I could write a letter to my future self, I'd tell him not to be afraid of the blank page. Every great story starts with a single word...
The Letterly Journal
Daily reading, writing, and personalized coach feedback.
Format
1:1 Format
Ages
Ages 8–16
Cadence
Daily Writing Habit
Outcome
Up to 30 Graded Drafts
What is The Journal?
The Journal is Letterly's flagship program. Students read real-world articles above their grade level, respond in writing every day, and build a portfolio of work that gets published in a real anthology.
- ✓Boost reading and writing skills by up to half a grade level
- ✓Read real-world articles above grade level, chosen by your coach
- ✓Expand vocabulary with 10+ new words per day
- ✓Build a consistent daily study habit
- ✓Build a writing portfolio from scratch
- ✓Be featured in a published anthology
Choose Your Track
- Rolling enrollment — start any Monday
- 3 sessions per week, 50 minutes each
- Coach-guided reading + written response each session
- 1Orientation + first article read + first written response
- 2Vocabulary expansion — identifying unfamiliar words in context
- 3Argument writing — agree/disagree responses
- 4Narrative writing — personal connection to reading
- 5Summary writing — distilling complex articles
- 6Mid-program portfolio review
- 7Persuasive writing — op-ed format
- 8Compare/contrast — two articles on the same topic
- 9Research response — fact vs. opinion
- 10Creative nonfiction — blending facts with storytelling
- 11Final draft polishing + anthology submission prep
- 12Celebration + published anthology delivery
What's Included
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Real-World Reading
Coach-selected reading materials aligned to the student's level and interests.
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Written Responses
Every session includes writing practice with detailed, actionable coach feedback.
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Portfolio Outcomes
Students leave with polished drafts and portfolio pieces they can proudly share.
The Complete The Letterly Journal Experience
Everything in Standard, plus more personalized support, frequent coaching touchpoints, and advanced revision guidance.
- ✓Customized learning plan from your coach
- ✓Daily drop-in coaching access (Mon–Fri)
- ✓Personalized coach matching based on your student's interests
More Than Writing Practice
Students who complete The Journal receive a transcript-ready certificate of completion and a contest entry into Letterly's annual writing competition — giving them a published credit and a competition result to list on any application.
Certificate of CompletionAnnual Contest Entry
The Journal
$149
one-time payment
30-day satisfaction guarantee · No contracts
Student Work
How It Works
1
Learn
Your coach selects an article above your grade level
2
Read
You read it together during the session
3
Write
You respond in writing before the session ends
4
Edit
Your coach marks up your draft and you revise
5
Publish
Your best work goes into the printed anthology
Real Writing. Real Results.
500+
Students published
96%
Positive coach experiences
30+
Graded drafts per student
2x
Faster vocabulary growth
Hear What Our Students Have to Say!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ages 8–18. We have two tracks: Goldfish (8–12) and Shark (13–16), each with age-appropriate article selections.
The Letterly Journal - Standard 12 Weeks
$149