Middle School Literature & Writing
We focus on a wide variety of subjects and skill-building areas to help students achieve their full potential as writers. Click below to find out more about working with a TSNY tutor, and about our pricing and packages. To build your own package, or further discuss potential plans with a team member, please get in touch with us by phone or email, or schedule a free consultation.
Reading Comprehension
We use a guided, methodical approach to help students improve their reading comprehension, and think expansively, creatively, and critically about the readings and assignments they receive in class. Whether it’s grappling with scientific texts, or To Kill a Mockingbird, we help students build the skills they need to fully understand their assignments.
An Analytical approach
With our tutors, students develop a stronger understanding of the basics of literary analysis, from literary devices to forms and beyond. Using models of strong analysis like sample papers, and guided discussions, we help students learn to meaningfully talk and write about literature, history, and more.
An Essay-Writing Boost
We help students develop essay-writing skills skills like outlining, reverse outlining, free writing, drafting and revising, and more. Students learn to craft specific, insightful theses and arguments, and to write concisely and cogently. Moreover, students can work with their tutors on writing assignments from a number of different disciplines.
Knowledge that counts
Our team members who focus on literature and writing have expansive knowledge of literary works, critical theory, and the history of English-language literature. More importantly, our tutors take the time to read everything our students are assigned themselves, and to read extensively about the critical treatment of assigned texts when possible.