This tutorial takes students step by step through crafting a strong thesis, selecting key evidence, and honing insightful literary analysis. During weekly 75- to 90-minute meetings over two 15-week semesters, students learn how to read a text and understand the elements of great writing. In addition to many short stories, students read core works of English literature and poetry. A study of Latin and Greek roots helps students improve their vocabulary. The tutorial also includes a systematic exploration of study skills that they can apply across disciplines. Students demonstrate their learning through weekly assignments, essays, projects, and exams.

Students who wish to pursue honors credit will create a customized path from a set of provided options. An assortment of additional titles along with deeper, more complex assignments will be available.

2026-2027 Day/Time

Not scheduled for 2026-2027. If you have a group of five or more students and are interested in a customized class, please contact Mrs. Craven.

Booklist

• Learning How to Learn by Barbara Oakley
• Animal Farm by George Orwell
• The Lord of the Flies by William Golding
• Nature Poets (provided)
• The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
• Student Choice: Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall & Denver Moore OR I am Malala (Young Readers edition) by Malala Yousafzai
• Macbeth by William Shakespeare
• Approved work of literary merit (options suggested)
• Additional poems and short stories (provided)

Grade Levels

This tutorial is suggested for students in Grades 9-12. Contact Mrs. Craven if you have questions regarding placement.

Platform

The tutorial uses the Google Classroom interface along with Zoom for live meetings.

Tuition

$500. Approved Arizona ESA vendor.

Registration

Not scheduled for 2026-2027. If you have a group of five or more students and are interested in a customized class, please contact Mrs. Craven.