Tutoring

Literature Study

• Reading short stories, poetry, and novels, and learning to discuss and analyze them

• Poetry terminology (line, stanza, rhyme pattern)

• Literary and figurative language terminology (protagonist, setting, characterization, irony)

• Reading journaling

• Essays and creative projects to demonstrate understanding

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Writing Composition (skills listed from beginner to advanced)

1. Writing a sentence or a brief story; using drawings to communicate details

2. Improving your stories with structure, detail, figurative language, etc.; researching and writing nonfiction sentences and short paragraphs

3. Writing non-fiction paragraphs and 3-4 paragraph essays; writing more elaborate stories

4. Writing a 5-paragraph essay; stories become longer and fit into genres; developing own voice

5. Improving your essays with extended research, a clear thesis, and complete evidence and explanations; stories are well-developed and include complex characters, situations, and literary devices

Customized For Your Child 

• Student interests, preferences, and learning needs

• Parent/student goals

• Best practices for effective learning

• Flexible, gentle approach

• Choice of activities

• Students have a say in their learning​