Semi-private lessons are a more affordable option for siblings or peers to gain the benefits of private lessons.  Two learners with similar skill levels can receive instruction at the same time, with a fair amount of individual attention. 

The parent(s) may request topics or skills they would like me to cover with the children.  Alternatively, I can assess each learner's abilities and create lessons based on individual needs. 

READING OPTION:
For reading lessons, learners will read an assigned book or story prior to class, and class time will be spent discussing the story as well as story elements, such as figurative language, characterization, plot, conflict, setting, etc.

For reading, I will work with the parent to choose age-appropriate literature that seems likely to appeal to the individual learners.  We will cover a short chapter book or a short story each week. I will create a schedule and make it available to the parent on a google doc before the first lesson.

WRITING OPTION:
Lesson topics will vary depending on parent request and learner needs. Below is a sample of possible writing topics. The class will match the pace of the learner, so we may go faster and cover more or slow down and cover less.

Week 1
Introductions
Prewriting and Outlining Techniques

Week 2
Topic Sentences

Week 3
Supporting Evidence

Week 4
Coherence and Development

Week 5
Concluding Sentences

Week 6
Revising

Week 7
Persuasive Paragraphs

Week 8
Informative Paragraphs

Week 9
Narrative Paragraphs

Week 10 
Essay structure

Week 11
Introductions

Week 12
Body Paragraphs

I have experience teaching ELA, reading, and writing from elementary school through college.  I believe that reading and writing are skills that are needed in the work world, in academia, and even in day-to-day living.  The stronger our reading and writing skills are, the more we get what we want out of life because with the ability to read and write comes the ability to think critically and to present a logical argument.  

Please understand that I cannot run this class if the minimum number of learners (2) is not met. If you would like private lessons for one learner, please check out some of my private one-on-one classes.