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Reading and Writing Series

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👻 Halloween Hauntings: Classic Novel Book Club 🎃

6th session

In this fall series, we'll choose between reading and analyzing Dracula by Mary Shelley, and Frankenstein by Bram Stoker and see what haunting finds we discover! 🍂 We will vote to select a book. Digital and free links to books will be provided.

Amanda O

Registration closed.

⭐📝 Creative Writing Crash Course📝⭐

3rd session

Each week for twelve weeks we will learn a different element of creative writing. This course will follow the same as any crash course. You would learn what you would in a regular class of creative writing but without the pressures of grades ⭐🔭 This could be used as an outlet if you are completely new to writing OR if you just want a refresher. Here is a list of some of the elements we will go over: -Poetry -Narrative writing -Writers Block -Grammar - Non-fiction -Novels -Short Stories - LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN PROMPTS and much much more!! 🔭✨☪️

Mairin D

9/40

Harry Potter - Reading & Discussion

52nd session

Welcome to the Harry Potter Reading & Discussion Series! In every session, we will read the chapters together page by page, and discuss the plots and characters. The sessions are full of fun; you will experience interesting things like character voicing and different English accents! XD Join us and embark on the magical journey of Harry Potter! English as a Second Language friendly... don't hesitate to join us! It's not our first language either! :)

Iman K

2 spots left!

Beyond the Text: Mastering English Literature 📑

5th 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

11/15

✨📚 BOOK CLUB SERIES 📚✨

11th session

Welcome to the Book Club series! 📚✨  Online Book: [https://online.fliphtml5.com/pezzr/vxqi/#p=1](https://online.fliphtml5.com/pezzr/vxqi/#p=1) [](https://online.fliphtml5.com/pezzr/vxqi/#p=1) Before each week's session, please read a specific number of pages from the book "The Inheritance Games" which you'll be assigned to the week before. During each week's session, we will engage in the following activities:  - Discuss the characters' actions 🗣️ - Share our thoughts on what we would have done if we were a person in the book 💬 - Partake in a lively debate on which ship is better! ⛵ - Predict what might happen next in the story 🗣️ - And more! 📚📖📝 We look forward to seeing you in our next session! We can always have a couple more people!  Note: If you are joining after the session already started, make sure that you read the number of pages required during your own time! Also, if you want to join and there are no spots, please let us know!

Sreshta N

17/30

Merchant of Venice Shakespeare analysis

Starts

Each week we will read through an act of the "merchant of Venice"( a play by Shakespeare) And analysis the text, understanding old English and learning to write intellectual essays and character analyses

Sara K

1/5

Character Creation Lab

Starts

This is my first series as a new tutor! Each week, we will cover various techniques and methods of creating interesting and multidimensional characters for creative writing! You can use them for your own books, or you I can help you write a (not very hard) short story or even a page showing your character in action. We will also learn how to create engaging characters that will deepen emotional engagement. New Notes: Please, everybody who joins this session: 1. State all the times you’re available  2.Convert the times to GMT+8 3. Then tell me whether you’re available on weekends or weekdays 4. Please state the exact days you’re available. You can do all of the above on the series group chat. Thank you!!

Mattis L

2 spots left!

English Conversation Practice for Benito! 📖

2nd session

This session is a private English conversation practice series for Benito only.

Romina A

2/5

General Reading and Writing Help

7th session

I will support you with both reading, whether it is a book or article, and writing, including grammar, essays, etc. I will provide engaging discussions, questions, and feedback!

Jimmy S

Registration closed.

Courtroom Debate: Cinderella Sues her Stepmother

Starts

Topic: Cinderella Let's have a funny debate on the topic of Cinderella suing her stepmother. There will be the following characters: Cinderella (The suer) The stepmother (The defendant) Three Lawyers from Cinderella's as well as the stepmother's side Two researchers (Your main role is to study Cinderella's topic thoroughly and if any information claims to be true or false, it'll be your responsibility to verify the accuracy) Two witnesses from both sides (Cinderella & the stepmother). You have to pick any EXISTING character from the story to be an appropriate witness. The tutor will be the judge (me :D) (Any co-hosts joining can be the judge as well) In this session, I aim to improve the learner's English as well as debate skills with fun and simple topics further enriching the student's talents.

Raiqa N

3/20

Fanasy/Creative Writing Series!

5th 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

11/20

Harry Potter - Reading Comprehension & Fluency 2

9th session

This is a series requested by a couple of learners who are unable to make the times for the same series I'm hosting at a separate time. We will focus on reading comprehension and fluency through the Harry Potter book series. Anyone interested is welcome! English as a Second Language friendly... don't hesitate to join! It's not my first language either! :)

Iman K

Registration closed.

Meaning of Taylor Swift Songs

Starts

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

0/5

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.