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Reading and Writing Series

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Short Story Writing📖🖊️

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In this session you will learn how to write a short story with a suspenseful plot, dynamic characters, and good vocabulary, just like a real author would!

Amiya S

0/10

Socratic Seminar: The STUDENT led discussion!

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Welcome to the SOCRATIC SEMINAR!

This is a student lead discussion in which we will explore the life of the famous Greek philosopher, Socrates and his life's work. We will also host a SOCRATIC SEMINAR: A student led discussion. More details to follow in the first session!

Join now!


Balaskandan R

0/12

Writing: Editing and Feedback

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Don’t know how to craft an attention-grabbing hook? Confused by complicated essay structures? Unsure what words to choose?

This course is taught honors rising senior who is Co-Editor-in-Chief and Opinions Editor of the school newspaper and scored an 800 on SAT Reading & Writing and a 5 in AP Lang. In my lessons, each student will be individually coached as I proofread writing and identify areas in need of improvement.

Whether it be essays, articles, stories, or speeches, this course is designed to help you improve your writing through constructive feedback and thorough editing. Come to each session with a piece of writing—finished or unfinished—and we will review it together. I will offer constructive criticism on how to improve the piece and your writing as a whole, then edit it to your liking.

Annelie T  

0/5

College Essay Help

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This is for Madison T and her college essay but anyone else is welcome to join.

Raeesa U

1/10

English full course

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Hello everyone, during these sessions we will be studying English with the hope of building a love and understanding for different types of literature. We will do this through learning to think critically as well as creating and comprehending a variety of different works. We will also learn and improve our English, while working on grammar and writing skills. This course is designed to provide a challenge, structure, but also a fun learning environment. Please don't be afraid to ask me or my cohost for any help you might need along the way. I can't wait to see you all!

Hailey K

12/20

Helping learner with English

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This session is for a learner. But you can join. She needs help with English as it is not her native language

Ishmeet K

1/5

Conquer AP Lang Essays: Summer Prep📝🔥

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Get ready to conquer the AP Lang exam with confidence! This summer prep session is perfect for getting your feet into the exam. We’ll cover the basics of rhetorical analysis, practice crafting strong thesis statements, and explore real prompts together. You’ll walk away with go-to sentence starters, useful tips, and a clearer understanding of how to approach AP Lang essays. Whether you’re new to the course or just want a head start, this class will boost your reading, writing, and rhetorical skills!

Scarlett A

8/12

AP Language and Composition Essay Writing

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You will learn the skills needed to ace the three essays on the AP Language exam: synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument. We will follow the rubric and I will teach you how to score all of the free response points. This series is ideal for students who will start this class next school year and want to feel prepared.

Makayla F

2/15

😶 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 🤫

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📚 The Silent Patient Book Club 🧠✨
Join us as we explore The Silent Patient - a gripping psychological thriller full of mystery and suspense! 😶🕵️‍♀️
💬 We'll dive into themes, character dynamics, and hidden clues while sharing thoughts and theories (no spoilers!).🧩❓
Come ready to chat, think deeply, and enjoy the ride! 🎭📖🗨️

Khadijah G

3/15

Reading Reboot: Skills for a Stronger School Year

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Feeling a little rusty on your reading skills? You’re not alone—and this is the perfect way to shake off the summer fog. In this fast-paced, interactive reading reboot, we’ll sharpen your mind and get you back in school shape—without the boring lectures.
Over two energetic sessions, you’ll:

  • Decode challenging texts with confidence
  • Level up your annotation and comprehension strategies
  • Learn how to actually use context clues
  • Explore theme, tone, and author’s purpose like a pro

Whether you're heading into middle or high school, this series will help you walk into class ready to tackle any reading assignment with confidence. Bring your brain, your curiosity, and maybe a pen—you’re going to need them.

Katherine S

2/10

Pre-AP Lang Intro Course

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🫵 Are you are enrolled in AP Language and Composition for the 2025-2026 school year? Join this series to go over some of the curriculum, vocabulary, and themes you will encounter in this class! We will review both the course and the AP exam in this series. 📖 ✏️ 📄

Cleo G

10/15

✨The Book Club ✨

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Hello everyone! Welcome to ✨The Book Club✨. We will be reading All Quiet on the Western Front for 4 sessions over the course of 4 weeks. Here is a breakdown:

- Week 1: Chapters 1-3
- Week 2: Chapters 4-6
- Week 3: Chapters 7-9
- Week 4: Chapters 10-12

From there we will be having a group discussion and lesson on a literary device (hyperbole, simile, personification, foreshadowing, imagery, or flashback) in each session. Please come having read the chapters for that week. In addition, please come with any questions or comments about anything you found interesting. I will also have some questions for you guys. I have found that unmuting helps with engagement, however feel free to use the chat if necessary.

I look forward to having you join this reading adventure.


Kaelynn C

Registration full.

AP English Language Course Companion

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AP Lang can be tough with the amount of concepts you need to learn! I remember being super overwhelmed at the beginning of the year, and I would have loved to have had extra support. I got a 5 on my AP exam, but I couldn't have done it without tutoring, so I wanted to help others who are worried about taking the course or just want to increase their knowledge. I will be using the College Board curriculum as well as resources my teacher used and extra things I did myself when studying! This course will go throughout the school year.

Here is what we will be learning:
1. Rhetorical Situation: Reading 
Explain how writers’ choices reflect the components of the rhetorical situation.  
2. Rhetorical Situation: Writing 
Make strategic choices in a text to address a rhetorical situation.  
3. Claims and Evidence: Reading 
Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. 
4. Claims and Evidence: Writing 
Analyze and select evidence to develop and refine a claim.
5. Reasoning and Organization: Reading 
Describe the reasoning, organization, and development of an argument.
6. Reasoning and Organization: Writing 
Use organization and commentary to illuminate the line of reasoning in an argument. 
7. Style: Reading 
Explain how writers’ stylistic choices contribute to the purpose of an argument. 
8. Style: Writing 
Select words and use elements of composition to advance an argument. 

I will also go over anything complicated that I struggled with or that you guys need assistance with! I'll also do reviews when test day gets close :)

I'm excited to get to know you and help you ace your AP Lang test!

Persephone W

0/10

How to Make Your Essays COHESIVE and MEMORABLE

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Are your essays feeling kind of blah? Do you need some direction to get started?

Well, if you want a simple way to improve nearly any essay, this session is for you!

I will be going over a method that will consistently strengthen your essays.

Hanna M

4/50

Linguistics: Language Change Over Time

2nd session

If you're interested in linguistics, this session is a good start!

Have you ever wondered how English has changed throughout time?

We will be looking at:

- Essential features and developments of Early Modern to Contemporary English
- Theories and theorists of language change
- Texts that demonstrate the different time periods of language
- Graphs and data that prove language change

Joy L

5/10

Essay Writing Review Space

2nd session

This is a space to work on any essays, short stories or any type of writing and receive feedback from me. If needed we will also do mini lessons and crash courses

Ashley E

1 spot left!

AP English Language and Composition Essay Breakdown

2nd session

Each session will cover an essay on the AP Lang exam: how to plan, write, and time yourself. This series gives a session PER essay, because each essay counts—devote time into learning them now, and you'll excel later! (Stick around for the additional MCQ session, as well!)

Thorough strategies will be given. No prior knowledge needed, nor any special materials. (It does help, however, if you are familiar with annotating prompts/texts).

Hanna M

Registration closed.

From Struggle to Success: Master Reading Questions Fast

2nd session

Sharpen your reading skills and learn how to tackle reading comprehension questions with confidence! In this interactive session, we’ll walk through passages together, break down common question types (like main idea, inference, and tone), and practice strategies to find the best answer—not just a good one. Whether you struggle with close reading or just want to boost your accuracy and speed, this session will help you become a stronger, more strategic reader.



Scarlett A

1 spot left!

Mastering AP Literature and Composition!

2nd session

📖 Taking AP Literature and Composition next year?
I’ve got you covered!

Join me as I walk you through the tips and strategies that helped me succeed in the course and score well on the exam.

We’ll break down the multiple choice questions (MCQs) and free response questions (FRQs), tackle practice passages together, and learn how to write those high-scoring literary analysis essays with confidence.

Whether you're nervous about the reading or just want to get ahead—this series will help you feel ready by May!

Iman K

Registration full.

📚 🎩Classic American Literature Book Club! 📕👁

2nd session

Each title will be explored over four weekly sessions. During each meeting, we'll have a guided discussion of the assigned chapters, analyzing the plot and characters, making connections, and sharing theories and thoughts.
Feel free to join even if the book is a reread. Fresh eyes and outside perspectives are always fun!

P.S. We vote on each book!

Taiesha G

14/50

English as a Second Language for Native Chakma Speakers

2nd session

Note: This class is meant for native Chakma speakers seeking to learn English.
Each week, we'll start with English tongue twisters to practice pronunciation. Then, we'll read short stories out loud to improve speaking, comprehension, and vocabulary. There will be short writing assignments, which will be reviewed and corrected in class. Class will be wrapped up with conversations in English.

Annelie T  

Registration closed.

Tired of using AI to write? you know it's bad, but you can't stop

2nd session

🤖 "Tired of Using AI to Write? You Know It’s Bad… But You Can’t Stop?" ✍️🚫
Let’s break the cycle and build something better.

You’re not alone. So many of us are stuck in that loop:

“I’ll just use AI to help a bit...”
Next thing you know , it wrote the whole thing.

Here’s the truth: using AI too much kills your voice, weakens your confidence, and leaves you stuck depending on something that doesn't even know you.

In this series, we’re doing what school never really taught us; learning how to write in a way that’s real, doable, and kind to your brain.

🧠 What we’ll actually do (for real, not just theory):
🔍 1. Why AI feels easier, and why it backfires
We’ll dig into what makes writing hard in the first place, burnout, pressure, overthinking, and how AI preys on that. You’ll get tools to overcome the real barriers you face.

🛠️ 2. Break down how writing works (in a way that finally makes sense)
No vague advice. We’ll walk through:

How to generate ideas from nothing

What a real, strong thesis actually looks like

How to structure an essay without a template

The truth about “sounding smart” vs. sounding real

🧏‍♀️ 3. De-code why your writing feels off
We’ll look at examples of flat vs. powerful writing (including AI-written stuff) and show you how to improve clarity, tone, and originality, even if you’re not “good at English.”

💡 4. Quick writing hacks that build confidence fast. You’ll get sentence starters, transitions, and flow tricks that you can use in any subject.

🤝 5. THEN, we write something together
We'll pick a topic as a group and build it from the ground up, brainstorming, writing the intro, planning the body, and crafting a conclusion as a team.
You can contribute ideas, edit lines, and see how great writing comes from real voices, not robots.

✅ You’ll walk away with:
Practical writing skills that stick

More confidence in your own voice

A mini group-written essay that shows what real writing can look like

A reminder that you’re actually more capable than AI ever will be

🎯 This isn’t just a writing session. It’s your writing comeback.
Let’s stop feeling stuck, and start writing like it matters.


Ishmeet K

13/40

Get Feedback on Your Writing: Live Help & Tips

2nd session

Got a piece of writing you want to improve? Bring it to this live session! Whether it’s an essay, a story, or a school assignment, we’ll review it together and go over what’s working—and what could be stronger. You’ll get helpful, kind feedback, plus tips to make your writing clearer, more effective, and more confident. All levels welcome!

Scarlett A

5/10

All You Need to Know About Essays

3rd session

Join us for an informative and engaging series where we'll dive deep into the world of essay writing! 📝 Whether you're a student looking to improve your writing skills or a tutor seeking to enhance your teaching techniques, this series has something for everyone.

📅 What to Expect?
Each session will cover different aspects of essay writing, including:
- Understanding Essay Types📄
- Crafting Strong Thesis Statements 🎯
- Effective Research Techniques🔍
- Organizing Your Essay🗂️
- Polishing Your Writing✨

🕒 When?
Check the schedule for our upcoming sessions and make sure to mark your calendar! Each session is designed to be informative, interactive, and practical.

🌟 Why Join?
- Enhance your essay writing skills ✍️
- Learn valuable tips and strategies 📚
- Network with fellow writers and tutors 🤝
- Gain confidence in your writing abilities 🌟

Naya S

18/75