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- English
- Creative writing
- Spelling
- Poetry
From Rhymes to Reports, I’m Your Learning Support! Poetry, Spelling, and Essays Too — I’ve Got the Perfect Plan for You!
- English
- Creative writing
- Spelling
- Poetry
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About Maleah
Hi, I’m Maleah, and I’m so excited to be your tutor! I have a deep love for words and all things English — from spelling and grammar to storytelling and poetry. I’ve mastered AP English, mentored high school freshmen, and I’m even working on publishing my own poetry book! My ultimate dream is to become an elementary school teacher, so helping students like you succeed is a passion of mine. I believe learning should be fun, personalized, and full of ‘aha’ moments. Whether it’s mastering essays, crafting creative stories, or tackling tricky spelling, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. With patience, encouragement, and a little creativity, I know we can turn any challenge into a win. Let’s get started and make learning feel exciting and empowering!
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +5
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Here’s a 4-week lesson plan for tutoring in English, spelling, creative writing, writing, and poetry. Each week targets a key area while keeping sessions fun, interactive, and student-focused. Feel free to adjust the schedule based on student needs and goals.
Week 1: Spelling & Vocabulary Mastery
Objective: Strengthen spelling skills, expand vocabulary, and boost word recognition.
Session 1: Word Power Hour
• Warm-Up (5 min): Word search or spelling puzzle.
• Lesson (15 min): Focus on spelling rules (silent letters, double consonants, etc.).
• Activity (20 min): Spelling bee-style challenge or flashcard drill with student-specific words.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Pick 3-5 “Words of the Week” to practice daily.
Session 2: Fun with Phonics
• Warm-Up (5 min): Quick phonics-based game (rhyming words or matching sounds).
• Lesson (15 min): Identify tricky spelling patterns (e.g., “ie” vs. “ei”).
• Activity (20 min): Write silly sentences using newly learned words.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Reflection — student picks the hardest and easiest word of the session.
Week 2: Writing Essentials
Objective: Improve sentence structure, grammar, and paragraph-building skills.
Session 1: Grammar & Sentence Building
• Warm-Up (5 min): Sentence scramble (rearrange words to form a correct sentence).
• Lesson (15 min): Teach a key grammar concept (like subject-verb agreement).
• Activity (20 min): Build 5 creative sentences using a list of 10 words.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): “Sentence of the Day” — student writes one “perfect” sentence.
Session 2: Paragraph Perfection
• Warm-Up (5 min): Quick brainstorm — list 3 favorite topics to write about.
• Lesson (15 min): Teach paragraph structure (topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion).
• Activity (20 min): Student writes a short paragraph on a favorite topic. Tutor gives feedback.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Highlight one thing they did well (e.g., strong topic sentence) and one goal for next time.
Week 3: Creative Writing & Storytelling
Objective: Develop storytelling skills and nurture creative expression.
Session 1: Character Creation
• Warm-Up (5 min): Word association — list 5 words that could describe a character.
• Lesson (15 min): Teach about character traits, motivations, and backstory.
• Activity (20 min): Student creates their own character using a character worksheet.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Student introduces their character in a short paragraph.
Session 2: Short Story Sprint
• Warm-Up (5 min): Use a story prompt (e.g., “What if you woke up as an animal?”).
• Lesson (15 min): Review story structure (beginning, middle, end).
• Activity (20 min): Student writes a short story with their character as the main protagonist.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Share the story aloud (optional) and discuss next steps for improvement.
Week 4: Poetry & Self-Expression
Objective: Introduce poetic devices and encourage self-expression through poetry.
Session 1: Playing with Poetry
• Warm-Up (5 min): Quickfire rhyming challenge (write down as many rhymes as possible in 1 min).
• Lesson (15 min): Teach rhyme schemes, repetition, and figurative language (similes, metaphors).
• Activity (20 min): Write a short rhyming poem (could be an acrostic, limerick, or couplet).
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Student picks their favorite line and explains why.
Session 2: Free Verse Fun
• Warm-Up (5 min): Reflective activity — “What do you love most about yourself?”
• Lesson (15 min): Teach the concept of free verse (no strict rhyme, more personal expression).
• Activity (20 min): Student writes a free verse poem about themselves, a place, or a memory.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Celebrate their work and discuss how their writing has improved.
Customization Tips
• Student Choice: Let students choose topics for paragraphs, short stories, and poetry.
• Reflection: Build in time to review goals and track growth each week.
• Fun Add-Ons: Use games, visual prompts, and mini prizes to keep motivation high.
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