Middle school is a period of huge transition for literacy skills. Students go from mastering the building blocks of reading in elementary school--phonemes/phonics (sounds) and basic comprehension--to now having to comprehend main ideas and think critically about texts in middle school.

High school then takes reading to the next level: students are expected to not only understand more complex texts but to make connections between literary works and the world. 

These jumps are massive. And since literacy skills build upon one another, it can be hard for a student to catch up if they fall behind. That's where this class comes in!

I meet students where they are. If they need help working on English assignments, understanding texts, or building general literacy skills, I'm here for them. I will not complete assignments for students. But I will coach them and give them tools to help them understand and appreciate literature. 

This class is for students who:

-Are struggling to understand the book assigned in English class. 

-Need guidance on understanding a book or passage to complete an assignment. 

-Want to have a safe space to discuss a reading. 
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As soon as you book the class, I'll message you to better understand which book you need guidance for, and we can arrange a time to meet. I'll usually have you bring your book and assignment to class, but if you don't have a specific assignment, and would prefer general guidance, I can create discussion questions for the book. 

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Based on the sample class (below), you can see that each lesson will look different depending on the student's needs. If you message me before booking the class, we can discuss the specifics of what your lesson will look like based on your student's needs. 

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Sample class on The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne: 

The student told me that they need to write an essay on the use of chains as a symbol in chapter 12 of the book. We both read chapter 12 before class, and when we met, we discussed what this symbol could mean. We created a draft of the essay together. After class, the student completed the essay on their own. They sent it to me before submitting the final draft to their teacher.