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Reading and Writing Series

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Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking endorsement) (0510)

Started

CRASH COURSE! This is a one-to-one series for Shubam K. I plan to host sessions where I will complete the syllabus and practice past papers with Shubam. I will go through the reading, writing, listening and speaking parts in the syllabus (at a fast pace) and make sure that he is familiar with the papers he will be sitting for, and the details of the assessment.

Hanah D

Registration full.

📚📖🔱Percy Jackson Book Club🔱📖📚

21st session

Every week, we will read a chapter or two of the various Percy Jackson books together and discuss (no spoilers please 😂)! Feel free to join and have fun!! Please open your cameras if you feel comfortable, and participate using chat and audio as much as possible! Mattis: I’ve read all the Percy Jackson books and I’m nearly finished with the second series, The Heroes of Olympus. I really love reading and writing and hope to see y’all at the sessions! Avery: I'm a big reader! I've finished both the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series', and I am currently reading Magnus Chase! I've also completed the Summer I Turned Pretty Series, The Inheritance Games series, The Naturals Series, To all The Boys series, and the School of Good and Evil series! Currently reading the Anne of Green Gables series :) So excited to meet yall!

Avery K

23/30

Exploring Literature

3rd session

Each week we'll go over a new topic in English Literature to get learners more comfortable with their work and knowledge of their work. Learners are expected to participate via chat or microphone (Whatever is more comfortable)

Jasper C

13/30

Analyzing Literature Office Hours

Starts

This office hours session is for anyone who wants help or has questions on analyzing high school-level literature. Feel free to bring questions on other topics too, though depending on the subject I may not have the skill to answer them. Note: I have NOT yet taken either of the AP English courses, so my ability to help with passages/questions of that level will be limited.

Yen Nhi P

1/15

Creative Writing Workshop!

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Each session in this series will feature a new writing prompt for us to analyze, discuss, and then write about! Each session will last around an hour and have a set word count. Read the session description for the topic and word count for that day :) This series is designed to help writers struggling with writing block, new learners who want to get into creative writing, and any other kind of learner who wants to get into writing! Each prompt will be fun and allow for a wide variety of takes.

Lydia B

8/20

How to write academic research papers

Starts

In this session I am going to help you with mastering essays, and academic writing.

Ilayda G

11/40

Write your story: creative writing workshop 📚

Starts

Join us for an exciting journey of imagination and creativity in the Write Your Story workshop! Over four engaging sessions, you’ll explore storytelling, character development, descriptive writing, and plot crafting. You’ll have your own short story to share and be ready to take your writing to the next level! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, this workshop will inspire your creativity and help bring your ideas to life. 🌈

Alexia Elena A

Registration full.

The Official Reading and Writing Game Night Series II

55th session

Hello, all members of the R&W Subworld, welcome to the weekly game night series! This series will be hosted twice a week at 7 PM EST on Friday and 7 AM EST on Sunday to reach more learners around the world. You may join as many sessions as you want, just remember to enjoy yourself! This series will be a little bit different from our first official game night (https://schoolhouse.world/series/16213). Every week, we will have a topic for the game, ranging from literature to movies, and our games will be based on these topics; I am open to suggestions! We will play various of creative games like Garticphone, Skribl.io, Gimkit, and more! This will be a great place to make friends and get to know the moderators better! We are not those behind-the-scene scary-masked rulers...but cheerful outgoing people that want to know you better also!

Joseph Z

5 spots left!

Hansika's guide to acing R&W!!

5th session

This series was highly suggested by my learners so I started this! Each week I will go over a R&W topic such as how to write a solid argumentative essay or how to answer a Reading Comprehension. I will also take learners questions in at the beginning of every session.

Hansika A

13/30

Vocabulary Building and Sentence Creation

13th session

We will have one class Each week for 30 mins 1. Introduce Words: Present 5-10 new vocabulary words and their definitions. 2. Discuss Definitions: Explain each word with examples. 3. Create Sentences: Students write sentences using the new words. 4. Share and Review: Students share their sentences; discuss and provide feedback. 5. Wrap-Up: Recap the words and encourage use in daily writing. See you soon guys 🤗🤗 I'm excited to host my first series

Zaina K

13 spots left!

AP English Language & Composition Crash Course!

7th session

Hello! I'm Vanshika; I am so excited to prepare you for AP Lang! If you are taking AP Lang next year or are passionate about English, this series is for you! This series will cover the full-length AP course, including in-depth content, AP Practice Problems, practice assessments, essays, and more. A few important skills for success in this course include good reading comprehension, clear written communication, quantitative reasoning, and more--skills that will help you learn to think and act like writers~ AP Curriculum: Unit 1: Rhetorical Situation: Reading Unit 2: Rhetorical Situation: Writing Unit 3: Claims and Evidence: Reading Unit 4: Claims and Evidence: Writing Unit 5: Reasoning and Organization: Reading  Unit 6: Reasoning and Organization: Writing Unit 7: Style: Reading Unit 8: Style: Writing Qualifications: I took AP Lang last year and maintained an A in the class. I also got a 5 on the exam! Prerequisites: N/A Requirements: Pencil & Paper

Vanshika G

50/75

Fanasy/Creative Writing Series!

11th session

Hey there! I'm Tajhy, your new tutor. Every week, we'll dive into the exciting world of writing, transforming undescriptive stories into vibrant expressions of your imagination! This course will help you add more detail and creativity to your writing. Plus, I have some fun activities planned for each class! Can't wait to see you there!

Tajhy R

21/40

📚 English Conversation Practice! 📖

6th session

This series is for learners who are looking for someone to practice their English with. We can discuss a wide variety of topics, from sports, to technology, to the environment! 📚

Romina A

15/20

Sessions for Zanib

10th session

We will be going over Zanib's work for her ELA class!

Nicole K

Registration full.

Overcoming Writer's Block

9th session

We will meet once a week and do various writing exercises to overcome writer's block! We will also proofread each other's stories and give each other feedback. The series will be flexible and chill (we can even have sessions where everyone just independently writes), and any suggestions are welcome and appreciated. I look forward to meeting everyone! :)

Charvi T

Registration full.

Classic Literature Club/Study Group

2nd session

This study group aims to make the language and analysis of classic literature (Shakespeare, Brönte, Dostoyevsky, Camus, Fitzgerald, etc) less daunting and verbose and to foster understanding and enjoyment of classic novels and plays.

Gianna C

4/15

Nick's Novella Club

94th session

Welcome to my novella club! Throughout this series, we will be reading classic novellas (short novels) from some of the most influential and famous authors of all time! The goal of this series is for you to develop the skills to analyze and appreciate works of literature. Since novellas provide tons of room for higher thinking analysis, in each session we will be discussing plot, character, setting, and deeper meanings of the novella that we are reading. To make the series entertaining, there will be many occasions when you will have debates among fellow learners. And, we will even play trivia games relating to our current novella!

Nick W

40 spots left!

Grammar Workshop

4th session

We will cover the 10 units in the Grammar unit in Khan Academy and review SAT-focused grammar topics. I will simplify all the information into fun, engaging slides as well have games we can play to better understand the concepts. I will also cover how to apply that form of grammar in your writing. Classes are every other Saturday. Our sessions will end January 18th unless notified of another date. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Naisha D

35/50

Beyond the Text: Mastering English Literature 📑

9th session

Join us along for this series which is part of the broader Literature for Youth Initiative! Whether you're an avid reader or just beginning your literary journey, this series is a place to explore captivating literary texts, share your thoughts, and connect with others who love to dream through words. Each session, we will be reviewing a carefully selected work, delving into its themes, characters and messages. 😊

Tina A

30/40

Pre-AP Lit

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We will be going over how to construct a 5/6+ higher essay for the AP English Lit exam using the following novels as examples: All the Light We Cannot See, Jane Erye (and how to get that hard sophistication point! - I've always gotten it, so I'll let you in on my strategies!)

Mengmeng Z

4/15

English Grammar Practice Questions {Difficulty:- Extreme}

2nd session

We will solve hard, tricky and confusing questions to help you prepare for tests like SAT/IELTS/TOEFL/IEO.

Parth V

5/20

Meaning of Taylor Swift Songs

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Each week, we’ll go over a Taylor Swift song. We will talk about the title definition, some confusing lyrics and stuff like that.

Shiyue C

2 spots left!

Vocabulary!

7th session

Every week, we will go over not commonly used words that often appear in classical books or potentially in the SAT. In every session, we will have learned at least a few new words and review words previously learned. Some examples of words that you will learn are: abysmal, counteract, eloquent, repudiate, and so many more! Come join us to learn their meanings and to know how to use them in sentences!

Alina J

Registration full.

Vocabulary and Critical Reading

5th session

Join us in this series as we read a SAT or AP Lang-level book together, analyze its themes and rhetorical devices, and expand our vocabulary with intermediate to advanced words—all to sharpen your reading and writing skills!

Shruti M

10/15

Reading and Writing Sessions

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Saturday, December 28

  • R&W Subworld First Anniversary Party!

1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Joseph Z, Iman K, and 1 other

8/100