Teacher Highlight: Dr. Feig has over 20 years of experience tutoring students in the following subjects: AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Seminar, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, AP World History: Modern, SAT Digital Verbal and ELA for students from 6th to 12th grade. Under her guidance, students have received top scores on these tests.
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Prerequisites:
•	A strong foundation in grammar and writing skills.
•	Proficiency in reading and analyzing complex texts.
•	Ability to form and support arguments with evidence.
•	Critical thinking and analytical skills.
•	Knowledge of rhetorical strategies and devices.
•	Understanding of various writing styles and genres.
•	Strong vocabulary and language skills.
•	Willingness to engage in class discussions and debates.
•	Dedication to completing reading and writing assignments on time.
•	Openness to constructive criticism and feedback.
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Objectives and Goals:

•	Skill Category 1—Rhetorical Situation (Reading): Explain how writers’ choices reflect the components of the rhetorical situation
•	Skill Category 2—Rhetorical Situation (Writing): Make strategic choices in a text to address a rhetorical situation
•	Skill Category 3—Claims and Evidence (Reading): Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument
•	Skill Category 4—Claims and Evidence (Writing): Analyze evidence in order to develop and refine claims
•	Skill Category 5—Reasoning and Organization (Reading): Describe the reasoning, organization, and development of an argument
•	Skill Category 6—Reasoning and Organization (Writing): Use organization and commentary to illuminate the line of reasoning in an argument
•	Skill Category 7—Style (Reading): Explain how writers’ stylistic choices contribute to the purpose of an argument
•	Skill Category 8—Style (Writing): Select words and use elements of composition to advance an argument
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This course provides opportunities for learners to:

•  write argumentative essays synthesizing material from a variety of sources.
• write essays analyzing authors’ rhetorical choices.
• write essays that proceed through multiple stages or drafts, including opportunities for conferring and collaborating with the teacher and/or peers.

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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 4 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.
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Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:
August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025
January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)
If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!
We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 
In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.
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Refund Policy:
We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:
All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:
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