Teaching & Grading 

Memoria Press Classical Composition

Fable - Narrative - Chreia Maxim

What I Offer

Live, Interactive Online Writing Classes

Encouraging Feedback and Grading on Every Assignment

Small Class Sizes That Allow Students to Be Seen and Heard

A Positive, Supportive Learning Environment

Building Strong Writing Skills for Life

Class Overview

Classical Composition Level I: Fable (4th - 6th)

 - Goal: To encourage, equip, and build confidence in young writers as they develop foundational composition skills. Students will learn what makes a story engaging, accurate, plot-driven, imaginative, and rich in detail.

Classical Composition Level II: Narrative (5th - 7th)

-.Goal: To continue developing confidence and enthusiasm for writing while strengthening narrative skills. Students deepen their storytelling skills by exploring character perspective, tone, and narrative development while learning how these elements greatly shape a story.

Classical Composition Level III: Chreia & Maxim (6th - 8th)

-.Goal: To equip students with the skills needed to craft thoughtful, persuasive compositions. Students will learn to develop original stories and arguments using the classical eight-part Chreia and Maxim structure, discovering how effective storytelling can strengthen an argument. Students learn to combine storytelling and persuasion, developing the ability to support ideas with clear reasoning and examples.

Meet The Teacher

Hi, I’m Rachael Steinacker Trainor, owner, founder, and sole teacher here at Writing With Rachael.

I was an MP homeschool student throughout middle and high school, where I learned and fell in love with the Classical Composition program. I began my teaching journey five years ago by teaching Fable to my younger siblings at home. The following year, I felt called to help other homeschooling families, so I began offering classes in the first two levels of Classical Composition: Fable and Narrative.

Writing With Rachael was officially founded in 2022, and over the years it has continued to grow. As of the 2024–2025 school year, I teach the first three levels of MP's Classical Composition: Fable, Narrative, and Chreia/Maxim.

My passion is helping students gain confidence in putting their ideas into words. I love helping students discover that writing does not have to be perfect and teaching them how to learn and grow through mistakes. My classes are supportive, structured, and designed to help students develop as writers without feeling overwhelmed.

My goal is to build confidence, strengthen writing skills, and give every student a sense of pride in their work.

Being able to teach and serve homeschooling families has been an incredible journey over the last several years—truly a dream come true. It would not be possible without the wonderful families who have entrusted their students to Writing With Rachael. I have loved getting to know each student, and it has been a privilege to watch them grow and succeed.