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
3/10
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
5/10
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
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
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
4/10
📚 🎩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
😶 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
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
Mastering English: From Basics to Brilliance
3rd session
This 2-month English Language course is designed to strengthen your skills in grammar, writing, and communication. Through interactive lessons, engaging discussions, and practical exercises, you’ll build confidence in sentence structure, vocabulary, and fluency. Whether you’re refining your academic writing, improving everyday communication, or preparing for language exams, this course will provide valuable tools to help you express yourself with clarity and confidence!
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Javin S
7/15
Wocab Wednesdays 🗣️🔥🔥
3rd session
Is your lexicon languishing in desuetude? Do your perorations suffer from sesquipedalian scarcity? Reinvigorate your verbal arsenal at Wocab Wednesdays, where logophiles convene to vivisect verbosity and resurrect recherché rhetoric.
-Join to learn hot&flaming vocab every Wednesday through games, dialogue and presentations!
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Damian K
8/20
German Literature in Translation
3rd session
We will be reading important pieces of literature from German Authors in English translations. In this series, we will learn aspects of German culture, important events in Germany, authors who have shaped literature as we know it, and practice our critical reading skills.
Each book will be provided to you via PDF and most sessions will consist of discussion questions.
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Claire S
10/30
How to ace IELTS with an 8.5+ band?
4th session
5-session IELTS module review in full detail, covering Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking strategies clearly.
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Dr. Iqra F
Registration full.
Read Along
5th session
Welcome to the Read Along series on Schoolhouse! Each week, I will read a chapter of a pre-selected play/book and responding to questions regarding it. Sessions will consist of the tutor reading the novel out loud and learners having the opportunity to follow along, share their opinions, and analyze the text.
The last time I held this series back in 2021, learners said the read-along session was a great opportunity to practice their argumentation and analyzing skills, improve English language and comprehension, and grow their vocabulary!
List of books we will be reading:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- A Bird in the House by Margaret Laurence
- More books TBD based on learner voting
I look forward to seeing you! :)
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Mason M
Registration closed.
Medical Book Club
7th session
This book club features all types of literature related to medicine. We will explore many different topics ranging from medical history, to anatomy and physiology. All books will be in a story, so we won’t be reading textbooks or anything technical as the goal is to learn about medicine in a fun way. You do not need to have any biology/medicine knowledge to join, just a passion to seek knowledge by reading and a willingness to participate in weekly discussions. Note: all books will be provided for you
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Claire S
16/75
Vocabulary!
8th 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!
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Alina J
11 spots left!
✍️⭐ Crafting Captivating Narratives ✍️⭐
9th session
There are only 15 slots available for each version of this series, so register quickly! To make sure the series can be hosted, we need at least 5 learners registered by the start date.
This six-week series is perfect for our narrative writers of all levels, whether aspiring or professional.
Through the power of the Narrative Arc, we'll learn how we can shape stories to give the reader choice. And for what could be the first time ever, we'll have the option to use the second perspective in our writing.
Make sure to come prepared with access to Google services such as Google Docs and Google Slides, as well as access to Schoolhouse Assessments (built in). That's all you need!
This series serves as the first part to the Creative Writing Sequence I will be hosting. There will be two possible paths, and several available courses.
Please request make-up sessions through this form at least 24-hours in advance. Sessions will be hosted with 1 or more learners, so request as needed.
Note: This series will be fast paced. My availability is really limited, so in order to finish within the ten week margin, if I am unable to host both days, or you are forced to miss both weekly sessions, slides and a review activity will be made available in the assessments folder for your convenience! 🙂
Extra Note: If you've already completed the series, I recommend that you still register again. The main group will be going further than the last times this has been hosted, and there will be both extra enrichment opportunities, and the chance to "teach the group."
Additionally, if you've completed the series priorly, you're welcome to apply as a co-host! I'd love to have you.
📏 Session Length: Estimate around 6 sessions and up to 4 office hour sessions within a span of 10 weeks. Dates and times are tentative.
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Amanda O
Registration full.
💌"To All The Boys I've Loved Before" 💌 Book Club!
18th session
Welcome to my Bookclub Series 📚!!
Every week, we will read a portion of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" by Jenny Han and discuss it together.
In the sessions we will discuss:
- try and predict what might happen next💭
- share our thoughts on what we would have done differently🗣️
- and much more!
Participation would be much appreciated and most importantly, have fun!!
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Zahrah M
20/30
Help for Amina D: R&W skills
22nd session
Every other day, we'll be developing R&W skills (like analyzing texts, understanding types of texts, and writing essays), using the help of a book and some other resources that I have (including Kahoots!) This series was created for Amina D, but in case you also feel like this is something that you need help with, feel free to join!
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Rashmi N
7/10
Fanasy/Creative Writing Series!
23rd 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!
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Tajhy R
31/40
High School English Summer Prep
24th session
Are you seeking a series to maintain and improve your English skills this summer? Then, this series is for you. This series is for all levels of High School English and will be scaffolded appropriately. We will focus on reading comprehension, properly written English, and important grammar and vocabulary lessons. This series will be filled with fun lessons to keep you engaged in your English knowledge this summer!
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Claire S
29/40
🏹 Hunger Games Book Club 🏹
33rd session
Hello! Welcome to the Hunger Games Reading & Discussion Series! 📖✨
Join us as we dive into all three books of the Hunger Games trilogy: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay.
These books are packed with suspense, romance, and the adventure of exploring a whole new world. Each chapter will keep you on the edge of your seat!
In each session, we’ll read a chapter aloud, page by page, and share our thoughts, opinions, and insights about the book. We'll also have lots of fun with activities like games and Kahoots related to the story whenever possible!
🌟 Everyone is welcome! Even if English isn’t your first language, you’ll feel right at home. We’re excited to have you join us for this exciting journey through Panem!
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Nateshrohan S
17/30
Word of the Day!
48th session
New learners are always welcome!! We're entering a new season and kicking off a new chapter of words.
In this series, there are two sessions per day, twice a week for a whole year!
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, its meaning, and how it's used in a sentence.
Then, at the 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.
Changes from the original series:
- Sessions will be hosted every other day.
- Learners who misbehave in any way that slightly defers the Schoolhouse policy will be removed.
- Our original host will not be involved in this series.
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Amanda O
70/100