A structured English class for high school students to build stronger reading comprehension, literary analysis, and essay writing skills. We’ll practice the exact skills teachers grade: clear thesis statements, evidence-based paragraphs, and confident discussion.
1x/week, 8 weeks
60 minutes
Age: 14-16
1-5 learners
8 Meetings
No homework
No Assessment
Will be provided by PenguinLearn.
Write a clear thesis and organize a 5-paragraph essay Use quotes effectively and explain evidence (not just drop it in) Identify theme, tone, characterization, and symbolism Improve grammar, clarity, and style in revisions Prepare for quizzes, timed writes, and class discussions
We’ll start by identifying what makes writing “high school level” and what teachers look for when grading. Students will learn a simple structure for strong paragraphs (claim → evidence → explanation) and write a baseline paragraph so I can personalize feedback
Students will learn how to annotate effectively without over-highlighting. We’ll practice identifying key moments, author choices, and patterns in a text, then use those notes to answer short analysis questions.
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