Reading Level 1: This course was created to give freshmen level students the foundational skills necessary to handle any level of reading passage presented to them on a standardized test. It begins with basic concepts such as having a plan before you begin reading, how to actively read and stay focused while processing a long passage, and discovering the main idea. While providing examples, it supports them through defining the author’s purpose through citing evidence. Ray gives more than simple answers, he understands how hard it can be when a passage is overwhelming, and walks a student through the thick forest of information and guides them to finding the essential answers buried deep in the content.

Writing Level 1: Description coming soon!

Writing Level 1: Description coming soon!

Reading Level II: This sophomore level course presents actual text passages from known sources and requires students to use the knowledge they have gained in Level 1 to decipher the author’s meaning, understand the tone and point of view, and gain confidence in reading difficult text. Sources include Dracula, A Picture of Dorian Gray, and Moby Dick, to name just a few. This course is designed to get students comfortable in annotating, decoding, and problem solving, all as they strengthen their confidence and sharpen their focus on important concepts and strategies.

Writing Level II: Description coming soon!

Writing Level II: Description coming soon!

Reading Level III: Designed for juniors who have become comfortable with managing difficult reading passages, this course takes the final step in preparing them for success. The texts include non-fiction as well as fiction selections and inundate the reader with advanced vocabulary and concepts. It forces students to read information which is outside of their general knowledge and refrain from becoming lost in the details. It teaches students to continually return to their foundational reading and decoding skills to find the simple solutions to what appear to be complex questions.

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