MEK Review’s MLC Writing

For 27 years, MEK has been creating programs and developing curricula that speak to the needs of every child we serve. We believe that the key to success is preparation. Our MLC Writing program provides challenging lessons that give our students the skills and practice to excel in the classroom, and the tools to earn their best scores on admissions tests.

How can our MLC Writing program set your child up for their academic future?

Read on to find out!

What is MLC Writing?

MLC Writing teaches essay writing techniques and skills in accordance with each grade level of the Common Core State Standards. Students brainstorm essay ideas based on prompts given in class. The curriculum allows students to gain a greater mastery of the skills they learn in school.

What is the difference between MLC-Standard and MLC-Enriched?

Standard classes are offered only virtually, whereas the enriched classes are all in-person. The content is mostly the same, but the approach is different.

The virtual format of MLC Writing – Standard can accommodate schedules of busier students. This program is focused more on individual practice. It is ideal for students who want to delve deep into the fundamentals of essay writing.

The in-person MLC Writing – Enriched program may be more appealing to those who learn better in a classroom setting. In-person, there are more are frequent group activities. Thus, students learn not only from their teachers, but from their peers as well. 

Can I take MLC Critical Reading and MLC Writing at the same time? 

We would not recommend taking both programs at the same time. Your child should take MLC Writing first, which teaches the foundational essay writing and grammar skills needed for MLC Critical Reading. 

The MLC Critical Reading program focuses less on teaching students essay writing or grammar rules, but instead delves into more complex skills such as reading comprehension and text analysis. This is why high scores on essays in the MLC Writing program are essential for success in MLC Critical Reading.

What’s the criteria for taking the course?

As a first step, students who are new to MEK must take the MLC Evaluation Test. This assesses the student’s skills so that they can be placed into a group of students with similar skill levels as them, allowing for a more effective and personalized learning approach.

If the student scores below 60% in their evaluation test, they will be placed in MLC Writing to develop their essay writing skills. If they score above 60%, they are able to skip MLC Writing and take MLC Critical Reading. 

What does a typical class look like?

Both standard and enriched courses have a small class size of about 4-8 students. In summer, classes meet twice a week for 90 minutes. Standard courses are virtual, and enriched courses are held at one of our in-person campuses.

In each class, students are given a new writing prompt to write about during class. For homework, students make revisions based on feedback from the teacher and their peers. In this way, students will write double the amount of original essays, giving them much needed practice and increasing their engagement. This makes it easier for students who register for the course after it has started. 

 The details are as follows for the structure of each day:

What will my child learn during this class?

Your child will learn how to write different types of essays, from persuasive to expository to narrative essays. They will learn how to adapt their voice, tone, and writing structure according to the essay type. These skills will help your child be steps ahead of others when it comes to admissions tests and the college application essay.

What are the benefits of MLC Writing?

MLC Writing helps students build on the skills they acquired in school to further excel at writing in their classes and beyond. 

The program teaches students to write 5-paragraph essays, which is an essay structure they will need to master for high school and college admissions tests. Students will gain confidence writing about a variety of topics.

Getting Started

Interested in enrolling your child in our MLC Writing courses? Contact us today for a consultation and to schedule an MLC Evaluation Test!