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No. Accessing books from your public library is a great option. Students will need to reference specific textual evidence throughout the course of the session, but evidence can easily be pinned with post-it notes. Annotating is a higher-level skill that involves practice. If students would like to begin this skill, buying their own book is encouraged. Students will be taught easy annotating strategies that will not interrupt the flow of reading.

Yes. Scholarships are offered to provide opportunities for students that normally would not be able to participate in a tutoring program. There are a limited number of scholarships available that are reserved for students experiencing economic hardship. At this time, scholarships will be determined based on “the honor system”. Please contact scholarship@readingcritically.com

Yes. Students will be given a specific number of pages to read each week. During the classes, group discussions and activities will be based on the reading from the week. Each session will include guided reading questions that students can use to deepen their understanding of the text. If students choose to write their answers via a shared google doc, teacher comments will be given on a weekly basis.

Yes. We believe parents play an integral role in their student’s learning. Parents and students will receive a progress report at the end of each session highlighting strengths, challenges, and recommendations for future learning.

Yes. Formative assessments, which are assessments used to inform teachers whether students understand the material being taught, will be given throughout the session in many different ways such as: google forms, Pear Deck slides, Zoom Polls, and other e-learning applications.

Yes, with certain conditions. We believe in order to get the full benefit our Reading Critically classes, students must attend the entire session and put forth full effort. However, we understand that not every program is a perfect match. So, if parents are not satisfied with the outcome of the class, a refund will be provided. Refunds are not intended for students that can’t attend classes due to a scheduling conflict that arises after registration has ended.

Yes. In order to get a full class experience, students will need to have access to a computer, post-it notes and something to write with. Student will also benefit from having access to a GMAIL account. Many learning applications have made sign in easy but using GMAIL accounts.