1-on-1 Novel Study: Read and Discuss a Chapter Book with a Tutor

The parent and tutor agree a novel that fits the child's level and interests. The child reads set chapters each week, and the session is a real conversation: what surprised you, who do you trust, what would you have done? The tutor teaches one reading skill a week and the child keeps a short reading journal.

How classes work

Each 45-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

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  Choosing the Book and First Impressions – Preview the novel and make predictions.

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  Setting and Characters – Who, where and when.

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  Conflict – What the main character wants and what is in the way.

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  Inference – Read between the lines.

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  Character Change – Track how someone grows.

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  Theme – What the book is really about.

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  Author's Craft – Notice word choice and structure.

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  Final Discussion and Review – Share a verdict and choose the next read.

Ages 9-13. For confident readers of chapter books. A copy of the chosen novel is needed.