“Wow! This is a really nice piece of writing by my son. I can clearly see how he is flourishing under your coaching. Thank you so much.” –parent of a fifth-grader
Common areas I help students with include:
- pre-writing and brainstorming ideas
- overcoming writer’s block
- creating a compelling “hook” statement and introduction
- organizing writing into a clear, understandable structure
- clarifying and illuminating ideas through use of specific, concrete details
- using evidence to support your claims
- improving vocabulary and expanding word choice
- staying “on topic” and focused on the prompt
- adding more vivid description to bring your writing to life
- wrapping up your piece with an insightful conclusion
- editing your work to make it the best it can be
Types of writing we can work on include:
- Essay writing
- Book reports
- Research reports
- The 5-paragraph essay
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Reading comprehension
- Descriptive writing
- Poetry
- Short stories
- Plays
- Narrative essays
