The Baran Method: Where writing develops clear thinking
The Baran Method reimagines how students learn Language Arts by putting writing—and thinking—at the center of everything. While traditional programs teach grammar, reading, and writing as separate skills, The Baran Method fuses them into one clear cognitive process built on our unique method and writing framework. Students don’t just write sentences; they learn to construct ideas, prove them, and explain why they matter. Through color-coded mapping, guided reflection, and gradual independence, The Baran Method makes invisible thinking visible. It empowers learners to read like writers, write like deep thinkers, and speak with clarity and confidence. Rooted in logic and creativity, our method transforms Language Arts from memorizing rules into discovering how ideas work.
JUST RELEASED!
Grammar doesn’t have to be painful.
The Process Is Simple
Designed by an English Composition Professor
The Baran Method was created for grades 2 through 12 and beyond as a simple, easy-to-understand structure that helps students quickly build confidence and become successful writers. Used by thousands of educators and students worldwide, our curriculum is easy-to-learn and flexible, allowing teachers and students to apply The Baran Method to a wide range of writing tasks.
Start Here
Step 1
Students learn The Baran Method in the student textbook. It happens quickly!
Step 2
Students practice in the workbook and refer back to the textbook while writing. The teacher edition is the essential foundation for student success.
Step 3
Repeat step #2 with each subsequent grade level. Easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy!
HOW OUR CURRICULUM FITS TOGETHER
Textbook
Workbook
Teacher Edition
Grammar
College and Career
The Colors Matter
To help students learn and apply The Baran Method, we use three colors—blue, green, and red.
The colors become place-holders in the brain so that students quickly learn how to organize their ideas on the page.
Writing or typing every assignment in blue, green, and red leads to deepened understanding.
Which version do you prefer?
The following are two versions of the same pieces of unedited student writing. The first version is all in black font. The second version uses blue, green, and red, following The Baran Method writing maps. Each color highlights a different part of the student’s thinking and writing. When kids see their ideas in color, writing suddenly makes sense—they can spot what’s missing, what connects, and how to make their sentences stronger. Color turns confusion into clarity and helps students see how successful writing is built.
From Stephanie Cay to The Baran Method (10/1/25)
Quote of the year from my daughter, Kendall:
“This makes me feel like I could actually be a writer!”
Sharing success…
eBooks Have Arrived!
eBooks Make TBM Accessible and Affordable for Every School
The Baran Method is the cost-effective, easy-to-teach alternative to expensive and complicated writing programs that often fail to deliver results for your students.
Use it as a complete writing solution or as a powerful supplement to your school’s existing ELA curriculum—either way, it’s designed to build confidence, increase clarity, and get results.
“Due to The Baran Method, we’ve seen a six-point increase in our standardized test scores in just one year. That makes us very happy.”
Kirby Smith, Superintendent, Campbellsville School District
The Baran Method works because it teaches the same way kids learn.
“We have all new third grade teachers this year. I want you to know that these teachers are just amazed at how wonderful their kids are writing! They said this morning that they give the kids a prompt and the kids know exactly what to do. Such happy teacher faces today!”
— Shirley Cox, Writing Lab Instructor, Campbellsville School District
The Ultimate Combo—
The Baran Method is a complete writing program. The BUNDLE includes a textbook, workbook, and teacher edition:
The textbook teaches students the method step-by-step.
The workbooks help students practice so they become skilled writers.
The teacher edition is the foundation that guides students to writing success.
Buy a BUNDLE, save a bundle!
Micah Raczek, High School Senior
“I wanted to thank you for all your help in teaching me how to write. I am currently taking a dual-enrollment English college class online. Using The Baran Method, I am having no problem writing essays and currently have an ‘A’ in the class. I know I will use this skill in so many ways throughout the rest of my life.”
Learning to write should be fun!
Teaching writing should be fun!
Sets up all students for writing success!
Strong writing skills open the door to academic success and the professional world — and The Baran Method makes mastering those skills easier than ever.
This proven, step-by-step method helps students from grades 2 through 12 (and beyond) become confident, capable writers in far less time than traditional approaches. With clear, easy-to-follow instruction, students quickly learn how to organize their thoughts, structure their writing, and express their ideas with clarity and confidence.
Once they’ve learned The Method — and it happens faster than you might think — they can apply it to any writing assignment, in any subject. Best of all, they’ll always have this textbook to refer back to whenever they need guidance.
Language Arts vs. Just Writing
Language Arts teaches the mechanics. Writing (composition) validates the ideas.
“In just one year, we’ve seen a six-point increase in our standardized test scores. That makes us very happy.”
Kirby Smith, Superintendent, Campbellsville School District
“A mom recently came into my office crying because she was so grateful that her daughter was finally learning how to write by using your method. Thank you!”
Ellen Hansen, Director, Hickman Charter School
“The more our teachers and students use it, the more they love it.”
Richard Baumgartner, Principal, Rise Academy
“My sons Oliver and William will be graduating from high school in May and for their graduation through their online school there is an exit exam which is simply a bunch of writing—short answer questions plus essays.
They finished the exams 8 weeks before the due date because writing has become so do-able. Thanks Baran Method!”
Kathelene Quinton
“I have been teaching for over 25 years and have used countless resources over the years, but your approach to writing has truly stood out. It has now become my go-to recommendation for anyone teaching writing or looking to provide extra writing practice. Over time, my own teaching of writing has naturally evolved into a version of what you offer, but I deeply appreciate the clarity, organization, and effectiveness of your materials.”
Sandra Raeolina
