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STUDY GUIDE · English

Your English & ELA
learning, organized.

Choose a unit or topic area to see its scope and official sources. New self-study lessons will appear within this same outline as they are published.

4 areas1 curriculum trackCurriculum outline available
Self-study lessons not yet published

These are planning areas. Grade-level scope, school pathways, and test versions can differ; use the linked standards alongside your current syllabus or test specification.

01 K–5Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

Foundational reading, literature/informational text, writing, speaking/listening and language.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

02 Grades 6–8Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

Grade-specific reading, argument/information/narrative writing, research, discussion and language.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

03 Grades 9–10 and 11–12Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

More complex texts, analytical writing, research and formal presentation.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

04 Literacy across subjectsCurriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

Grades 6–12 history/social-studies and science/technical reading/writing standards.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

Curriculum sources & scope · English & ELA — K–12

Common Core baseline; state education department and district determine local requirements

Foundational standards documents, not a nationwide mandate. Select the student’s state and current school syllabus.

Use the full grade-level standards, including subparts, practice standards and appendices relevant to the course. These overview groupings do not certify a course-by-course state crosswalk.

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Choose an age-appropriate text and work on explaining meaning, supporting an idea, and revising clearly.

You can bring schoolwork, a recent assessment, or the topic that is slowing you down. Your teacher can use that starting point to identify gaps and agree on a manageable plan.

What sessions can focus on

01   Reading comprehension and inference

02   Vocabulary in context

03   Paragraphs, essays, and revision

04   Grammar, evidence, and clear communication

A tutoring overview, not a complete course syllabus. Session content is matched to your schoolwork, level and goals.

What a session can look like

  1. Review a recent attempt and the reasoning behind it.
  2. Work through one example with explanation and questions.
  3. Try a related problem independently and discuss what changed.
  4. Agree on practice and the next learning goal.

Before your first meeting

Have your course name, syllabus or current topic, a recent assignment, and preferred meeting times ready. For exam preparation, include your test date and a recent practice result if you have one.

Can tutoring follow my school’s class?

Yes. Share the syllabus, assignment instructions and upcoming assessments so the teacher can discuss an appropriate plan. Tutoring supports learning; it does not replace your school’s enrollment or assessment rules.

How do I choose the right teacher?

Tell us the exact course, grade, and timezone. Ask about the teacher’s recent experience with that subject, their approach, and available meeting times.

Are grades or scores guaranteed?

No. Progress depends on starting skills, practice, attendance, course demands and other factors. The plan should focus on specific skills and review progress honestly.

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