Literacy Assessment & Programme
An Applied Scholastics Literacy Tutor assists the student to understand the definitions of misunderstood words and symbols in a subject being studied. Accompanied with this technique are specific activities which require the student to put to practical use what is being learned. The end result is a student who understands what is being learned, instead of memorising information which makes no real sense.
Below is a brief explanation of the different programmes we provide in the literacy area: Reading & Comprehension, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.
For students who are beginning to learn to read and write, or who are semi-literate and still have difficulty with reading and writing, please click on Phonics Tutoring for assistance in this area.
READING & COMPREHENSION
(10 hour programme)
Various short stories (at the appropriate literacy level) are read out loud to the Tutor. Errors in pronunciation of words and misuse of punctuation are corrected. A series of questions are then presented to check the student's understanding of the text. Any difficulties in answering the questions are addressed by using our unique method of learning.
The end result is a confident student who acquires increased understanding of the written language and who can apply this technique to future studies.
► The Learning How to Learn Course can also be studied by a student who wishes to increase their comprehension.
GRAMMAR
(10 hour programme)
Grammar is the way that spoken and written words are put together so that thoughts and ideas can go from one person to another. Grammar is something that you can learn and USE to speak and write so that other people know what you mean. It can also help you to understand better what other people say and write.
Definitions of the various parts of speech are learned (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, etc.), together with practical activities which require the student to identify parts of speech within various texts. In addition to this, the student is also expected to put to practical use what he has learned by writing sentences and short stories of his own composition.
It helps students to clarify grammar with the purpose of improving their ability to communicate in speech and writing.
► Grammar, punctuation and other literacy topics are fully covered in the How to Use a Dictionary Course and Grammar and Communication Course.
PUNCTUATION
(10 hour programme)
The definitions of punctuation symbols and their correct uses are learned, including rules in relation to the capitalisation of letters. During the lessons, practical activities are given to the student which require him to apply what he has learned to correctly punctuate and capitalise various sentences and short stories. Definitions of punctuation symbols and capitalisation rules are reviewed, until the student is able to do each activity with skill and confidence.
► Grammar, punctuation and other literacy topics are fully covered in the How to Use a Dictionary Course and Grammar and Communication Course.
SPELLING
Various spelling techniques are used to accommodate different age levels. A short assessment conducted on the student helps us to identify specific spelling difficulties. A programme is then written which pinpoints what needs to be learned to increase a student's ability to spell correctly. Activity sheets and books are also used to practise words and increase vocabulary.
Assessment & Programme
Firstly, we provide a free consultation with the student and/or parent to discover what they think the problem areas are. We then conduct an assessment in the specific literacy area/s so we have a clear indication of what needs to be focused on throughout the tutoring sessions.
Literacy tutoring is delivered on a one-to-one basis and, depending on the age of the student, one to two hours per week. Tutoring is paid in 10 hour blocks and payment must be forthwith prior to the student commencing.
Assessment & programme - $ 80
10 hour block of tutoring - $550
(A 10% discount is given if tutoring is paid in a block of 20 hours or more.)
Depending on the student's requirements, there may be additional costs for literacy activity books that we use to reinforce what is being learned throughout the tutoring sessions.
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