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Vasumati P.
Graphic Novel Book Club: A New Graphic Novel Every Month
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1-on-1 Advanced Literary Analysis: From Close Reading to Essay
Private lessons for teens ages 14 to 18 who read well and want to write about literature at a high level. Learners turn close reading into clear, well-argued essays.
Class Experience
Using texts the teen is studying or ones the tutor supplies, each session moves from reading to writing: annotate a passage, find a pattern, form a claim and build a paragraph around evidence. The tutor marks drafts in detail and the teen rewrites. Over a run of sessions they work toward polished essays.
How classes work
Each 55-minute session is one learner with one teacher. There is no fixed lesson plan or set number of sessions: families book as many as they want, and the teacher sets the pace and focus around the learner's goals and gives feedback as they work.
What we can work on
Annotation – Mark up a passage with purpose.
From Observation to Claim – Turn what you notice into an argument.
Thesis Statements – Write and test a thesis.
The Analytical Paragraph – Point, evidence, analysis.
Embedding Quotation – Weave evidence into sentences.
Essay One: Draft Review – Detailed feedback and rewrite.
Comparative Analysis – Write about two texts.
Essay Two: Final Review – Polish and reflect.
Learning Outcomes
Annotate a passage for language, form and structure
Write an arguable thesis
Build analytical paragraphs with embedded quotation
Revise an essay for argument and style
Prerequisites
Ages 14-18. For teens studying literature at high school level.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- Texts being studiedNotebook or laptop
- Device and internet
- Computer or tablet with camera and microphonestable internet connection
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 1:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 1:00 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
Parents Often Ask
Yes. That is often the most useful approach.
No. The tutor gives feedback and the teen does the writing.
Any high school literature course that requires analytical essays.
The price shown is for one session. There is no fixed number of sessions: book as many as you want, and move a session to another time if a week does not work.
Yes. The first session checks what your child already knows, and the plan is adjusted from there.
Meet your Instructor
An IEW-certified teacher with extensive experience guiding students through American and British literature and composition. Has supported learners in classroom, co-op and homeschool settings and helped homeschooling students develop writing skills that carried through to college-level composition. Lessons blend structured writing frameworks with text-based discussion to build analytical skills, persuasive writing and confident literary interpretation. Comfortable adapting instruction for small groups or one-to-one coaching that emphasizes clarity, structure, and thoughtful response to texts.
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