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- English
- Creative writing
- Writing
Hi my name is Skylee and I a tutor for all writing
- English
- Creative writing
- Writing
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About Skylee
I am a working mom with three beautiful children and I am trying to better our lives. I want to show them that anything is possible no matter what happens in life as long as you try you will never fail. I have a passion for writing
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About the lesson
- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +7
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
Year 12
TAFE
Adult
Diploma/Certificate
PhD
Early childhood education
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
1. Foundations of Writing
Goal: Help students feel confident starting and organizing ideas.
Lessons include:
• Understanding the purpose (inform, argue, reflect, explain)
• Identifying the audience
• Brainstorming techniques (mind maps, lists, free-writing)
• Writing strong topic sentences
Skills gained: Clear thinking, idea generation, confidence
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2. Sentence Structure & Clarity
Goal: Improve readability and reduce confusion.
Lessons include:
• Complete sentences vs. fragments and run-ons
• Simple, compound, and complex sentences
• Varying sentence length for flow
• Avoiding wordiness
Skills gained: Clear communication, stronger voice
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3. Paragraph Development
Goal: Teach students how to fully explain ideas.
Lessons include:
• Paragraph structure (topic sentence, evidence, explanation, conclusion)
• Staying on topic
• Using transitions between ideas
• Expanding short or underdeveloped paragraphs
Skills gained: Organization, depth of thinking
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4. Grammar & Mechanics (Context-Based)
Goal: Teach grammar without overwhelming students.
Lessons include:
• Punctuation (commas, periods, quotation marks)
• Subject-verb agreement
• Verb tense consistency
• Capitalization and spelling
Method: Correct grammar inside their own writing, not worksheets only
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5. Essay Writing
Goal: Break essays into manageable steps.
Lessons include:
• Thesis statements
• Introductions and conclusions
• Body paragraphs with evidence
• Outlining before writing
• Timed writing strategies
Skills gained: Academic readiness, structure
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6. Argument & Critical Thinking
Goal: Help students express opinions with logic.
Lessons include:
• Making claims
• Supporting ideas with reasons and evidence
• Addressing counterarguments
• Avoiding emotional or unclear reasoning
Skills gained: Persuasion, analytical thinking
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7. Revision & Editing
Goal: Teach that good writing is rewritten.
Lessons include:
• Self-editing strategies
• Peer feedback techniques
• Revising for clarity vs. grammar
• Using checklists
Skills gained: Independence, attention to detail
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- 5h: $120
- 10h: $240
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The first lesson with Skylee will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
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