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Reading and Writing Series

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English Exams: Path To An 800

Started

Join the SAT English Mastery course and master every aspect of the SAT English section. Through rigorous practice, detailed explanations, and interactive discussions, I'll prepare you for a perfect 800 score. Sessions, typically are 2 hours long, and focus on solving every SAT English question, supplemented with extra practice. The goal is to finish every single english problem in the SAT question bank and I will guide you through each problem, offer clear explanations, and foster collaborative learning. Get ready to excel this summer!

Dhruv Y

55/500

The Official Reading and Writing Game Night Series II

Started

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

10 spots left!

Word of the Day for 365 Days!

84th session

New learners are always welcome! In this series, there are two sessions every single day for a whole year! We have one in the morning and one in the evening, you can pick which of those you want to attend based on your schedule. How it works: We go over the pronunciation, definition, synonyms and antonyms, origin, (and maybe some fun facts) and how to use the word in a sentence. There is always a super fun Kahoot about the word. Then we have idiom of the day where we introduce a new idiom, it's meaning, and how it's used in a sentence. Then, at the very end, we have two quotes of the day! They may be inspirational, or funny, or both! I hope to see you there! These sessions are perfect for expanding your vocabulary.

Brooke M

26 spots left!

Crash Course on Style Analysis Essays

5th session

We will practice writing some of the FRQs with writing prompts from the AP Lang exam. We will be focusing on the style analysis aspect of the exam. We will go over some of the MCQs on the AP Lang exam and some strategies in approaching them. They will be helpful if you are taking the exam or just in general for reading comprehension. In order to give more personalized feedback, the number of max learners has been limited to 5.

Joy L

Registration closed.

'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck's novella analysis

3rd session

We'll go over the themes and the characters of the novella and if there's time, delve into writing an essay about it.

Jenelle F

1/40

Summer Poetry Club!

6th session

Read, analyze, and discuss some astounding poetic masterpieces (as well as lesser-known works) from writers throughout history! First session is June 22.

Kaci L

Registration full.

R&W: Office hours and studying

2nd session

Have a question about English grammar and structure? Want to go over your writing together to see how to improve analysis, form, and get to the bottom of how to write an effective essay? Or do you want a motivating study space where fellow learners are working, and there is always a tutor present to answer any questions?

Mar G

4/500

Sci-Fi and Fantasy: How to share your story!

Starts

Every week, we'll work on different fundamentals of science-fiction/fantasy writing. From world-building to character creation, we'll cover everything you need to write your science-fiction/fantasy story, whether it be a short story or a novel.

Isabella C

4/10

MCQs for AP English Language and Composition

Starts

A bit of a kickstarter to get you ready for AP Lang this year, focusing on the Multiple Choice questions. I got a four on my AP Lang exam this May, and while I may not have gotten a perfect score, I improved a lot on the multiple choice sections and want to help you do the same.

Chloe C

1/20

Essay Writing and Grammar

6th session

Each week, we'll work on improving our writing and grammar skills. After the first few sessions, students will begin writing their own essays (dependent on their grade level and English level).

Anvi S

2 spots left!

Summer AP Lang: Prep / Essay Tips

7th session

Each week, we'll progress through information that will help prepare you for AP Lang. We'll start with background and move through the essays, MCQs and general tips / prep.

Dylan R

8/12

Poetry: Beyond The Lines

3rd session

This series on poetry ✍️✍️ is designed to help you find your voice and create powerful statements. Together, we will explore where to draw inspiration and discover your unique voice 🎤🎤 and style... ...We will also learn how to avoid🚫 clichés and forced rhymes. We will be exploring various poetry forms and, ultimately, learn how to build an online presence. In this course, we will focus on writing with passion 💪 rather than adhering to strict meter. Thus, we will not be exploring the traditional side of poetry, it will be more about conveying and understanding deeper meanings... All levels are welcome, as long as you come with an open mind and are ready to learn, share, and interact 🙂🙂

Nitya B

Registration full.

SAT R&W

2nd session

Each session we will be doing concepts and problems for the dSAT R&W section

Mar G

6/200

AP Lang Crash Course!

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I scored a 5 on the exam and I want to help you prepare for the class! Each week, we'll go over an aspect of the AP Language and Composition curriculum to prepare you for the upcoming school year! This will cover all the essays, some MCQ, and more!

Emmitt R

1/30

How To Tell Your Story: A Personal Narrative Writing Series

Starts

In this series, we will go over how to craft a personal narrative that conveys your story in a way that will resonate with readers. We will go over everything including picking a experience to write about, structuring it, writing the the body of the paper, and peer reviewing it.

Elona S

1/15

IELTS Essentials: Strategies and Targeted Practice

3rd session

Hello learners! In this series, we will go over the tips and strategies that I found useful and which helped me secure an overall band of 8.5 in my IELTS test. We will then try to apply these strategies by doing practice questions. There will be approximately 2 sessions every week. One will focus on strategies and their application, and the other will be targeted practice. I will be adding sessions to this series based on what topics learners need more assistance in (for example, Writing). Be prepared to have lots of fun experimenting with different strategies to see what works best for you. Hope to see you there!

Hafizah N

2 spots left!

Non-fiction Book Club

Starts

Welcome to the book club! We will read a non-fiction book twice a week. I have selected two books that we'll read and discuss together over the sessions! Both books are science non-fiction. The books are very well written and have awesome reviews. We will be doing popcorn reading, so be ready to read! 1st book: The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee. 2nd book: The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee.

Aditya T

0/5

Vocabulary!

6th 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

2 spots left!

Help for Milana s

6th session

this is a help series for milana s we are doing a research paper

Vedaa N

Registration closed.

FANTASY AND ROMANCE BOOK CLUB

3rd session

Welcome to the fantasy and romance book club! Once a month, we will meet to talk about the book that we choose to read in the genre of fantasy or romance or fantasy romance which is a combination.I will choose the first book but after that, we will vote as a group and do some activities like kahoots and just like quick assessment about the book that were reading.

Ashley S

2 spots left!

Get Ready for AP English Language and Composition!

Starts

Taking AP English Language next year? I'll be reviewing the tips that helped me get a 5 on the exam. We'll go over the MCQs and FRQs that you'll see on the AP Lang exam, and we can work through a variety of practice questions that'll help prepare you for your exam in May.

Ariana N

7/10

Ace TOEFL together!

3rd session

Are you an international student aspiring to pursue higher education in the United States? The TOEFL exam is your opportunity to demonstrate your English proficiency, but it can sometimes be challenging. While there are many SAT prep resources on schoolhouse.world, TOEFL support is rare. That's why I decided to host this series. What You'll Learn This series will primarily focus on the reading and writing sections of the TOEFL exam, aligning with the R&W subworld. However, rest assured that we will also cover listening and speaking skills. In short, we'll discuss whatever's on the exam (and maybe things not on the exam as well). Interactive and Personalized The exact content will be tailored to your current level of English proficiency, ensuring a personalized learning experience. We'll work through reading passages together and revise your writing samples to help you improve and grow. During speaking sessions, you may be invited to come off mute and answer speaking questions on Zoom, but participation is voluntary. Join Us I'm not very experienced in tutoring R&W sessions, but we can grow together. Let's learn TOEFL together and seize better opportunities for higher education! (If you want to join as a cohost, please message me.) *Credentials: I got 118 as my MyBestScore superscore (30 Reading, 30 Listening, 28 Speaking, 30 Writing). My highest one-time score is 117.

Qiuyuyan L

6/10

✍ SHW Short Story Writing Competition ✍

2nd session

Welcome to the SHW Writing Competition. Me and a few other tutors hosted a similar series last summer, and after seeing how much fun that was, I’ve decided to keep it going! So, this summer, we’re back with another Writing Competition, with a few tweaks and changes. If you were a part of the competition last year, welcome back! I’m excited to see the stories you all come up with! This series is pretty self-explanatory, but basically, in this competition, all participants will write a short story regarding any topic and submit it using a Google Form. Yep, that's simple. There are, however, some rules to help keep things in check which we'll discuss in the orientation session. *Thank you so much for all the judge applications! We now have enough for this series!*

Liya D

6 spots left!

Nick's Novella Club

82nd 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

11 spots left!

Reading and Writing Sessions

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Monday, July 29

  • Elements Of an Argument and The Rebuttal

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hello, we will go over a few minutes on our last session and continue how to build a strong argumentative essay using good elements. Also how to build a rebuttal. 🤭

Sophie N

1/10

Tuesday, July 30

  • 9th Grade Reading & Vocabulary (Requested by a Learner)

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

This session was requested by a specific learner, but anyone may join! We'll be going over some Grade 9 Reading and Vocabulary.

Margaret S

2/5

Friday, August 2

  • Grammar Grooming

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM

In this engaging session, we will delve into three crucial areas of language learning: effective reading, vocabulary building, and grammar mastery. Participants will start with guided reading activities designed to improve comprehension and analytical skills. We will then move on to strategies for learning and retaining new words, including contextual usage and memory techniques, aimed at expanding learners' vocabulary in a practical and lasting way. The session will also feature interactive exercises and quizzes to help participants identify and correct common grammatical errors. By the end of the session, learners will have a solid understanding of how to approach reading materials critically, utilize new vocabulary confidently, and apply grammar rules accurately in their writing and speech. This comprehensive approach ensures that participants not only gain knowledge but also develop the practical skills needed for effective communication.

shalya m

6/15