Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing
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Reading and Writing Series
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Linguistics: Language Change Over Time
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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
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Joy L
2/10
From Struggle to Success: Master Reading Questions Fast
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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.
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Scarlett A
4/10
How to Write Stellar Emails
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Writing emails isn't hard, but it is easy to leave the wrong impression. And, when you email educators or authority figures, it is crucial to maintain a professional image and be respectful.
After all, you can be just an email away from important opportunities. Don't let it be your falling!
In this session, I will be going over a simple model for writing emails with examples and practice opportunities.
As long as you have a device and an internet connection, you will be able to follow along and write stellar emails for yourself!
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Hanna M
9/30
Essay Writing Review Space
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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
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Ashley E
Registration full.
AP Language and Composition Exam Breakdown and Explanation
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Taking AP English Language and Composition next year? Get a taste for the course and the exam in this 8 session introduction taught by a student who scored a 5 on the AP test. Please note, all teachers teach this course differently, so I will be utilizing what I was taught by my teacher who was a high 5-rate.
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Siddh S
0/10
English Intermediate study group
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🌟 If you already have a Pre-intermediate level of English and are ready to take it to the next level through daily practice and real communication — this group is for you!
📚 Join our fun and focused English study group, meeting Monday to Saturday (2 hours/day with a short break). We’ll use the Headway books to cover 2 units per week (totally 6 weeks), combining grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice in a lively and supportive environment.
🎯 Expect interactive lessons, meaningful discussions and speaking games to boost your confidence and fluency.
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Selim G
0/10
Get Feedback on Your Writing: Live Help & Tips
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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!
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Scarlett A
1/5
AP English Language and Composition Essay Breakdown
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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).
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Hanna M
8/15
Mastering AP Literature and Composition!
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📖 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!
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Iman K
3/10
📚 🎩Classic American Literature Book Club! 📕👁
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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!
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Taiesha G
5/50
Write Like an Author: Mastering Literary Devices with Style
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Want to sound more thoughtful, persuasive, or powerful in your writing? In this session, we’ll look at how authors use literary devices and learn how to apply those same techniques in your own essays, stories, or arguments. You’ll leave with examples, writing practice, and go-to strategies to level up your writing style instantly.
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Scarlett A
2/10
Tired of using AI to write? you know it's bad, but you can't stop
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🤖 "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.
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Ishmeet K
12/40
AP Lang Crash Course
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Each week, for two classes a week we will go through the material provided by the college board in order to help prepare you for the AP Language and Composition course!
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Jonathan V
0/15
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!
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Scarlett A
4/10
😶 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! 🎭📖🗨️
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Khadijah G
1/15
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. 📖 ✏️ 📄
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Cleo G
7/15
✨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.
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Kaelynn C
Registration full.
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.
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Hanna M
1/20
Summer Prep for AP Language and Composition
2nd session
Taking AP Lang next year? Interested in learning about the structure of the exam, types of essays, and strategies for successful testing? If this is the case, welcome! This session will cover writing strategies for each of synthesis, rhetorical, and argumentative essays on the AP English Lang exam! We will also review the top strategies for success. Bring any questions you have about the AP exam!
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Iva M
7/20
ESL Help for Aroofa
2nd session
I will be helping Aroofa with ESL topics she may need.
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Claire S
2/5
SAT Reading and Writing
2nd session
Nervous about the English portion of the SAT? In this course, we will cover all four subtopics in depth, using official College Board practice problems to do so!
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Dylan J
14/20
Analyzing Literature
2nd session
We will be analyzing important pieces of literature by identifying various concepts like themes and motifs.
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Julia B
4/15
The ✨SECRET🤫 to Writing Killer Poetry! ⚜️
2nd session
Get ready to unleash your inner poet as we dive in to the secret of writing powerful poems! We will explore a wide variety of poetry– from haikus to spoken word– and see what makes each one of them unique. Also, feel free to request help on any existing poetry you are writing, as well, so we can go over it together! :D
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Luna Y
10/15
AP LANG ESSAY OVERVIEW
2nd session
AP Lang can feel very daunting, as the exam at the end of the year entails three different essays to be written: argumentative, synthesis, and literary analysis. These sessions will help you to get more comfortable either before you go into the class, OR just to improve your essay writing skills. We will go over already written essays and grade them to see what successful and unsuccessful essays look like, we will write successful essays together, and you will also write them on your own. Let's start our AP (or not) writing journey together!
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Tikvah K
5/12