Burns Tutoring

  • Helping Students Spell Naturally Through Writing with Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

    Helping Students Spell Naturally Through Writing with Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

    One of the biggest challenges in teaching literacy is helping students spell correctly while also encouraging them to write freely. Many students freeze up during writing because they’re worried about getting every word perfect. Others rely so heavily on memorization or spell-check that they struggle to internalize spelling patterns. Over time, this can lead to Read more

  • Watching Students Grow at Sharon Burns Tutoring

    Watching Students Grow at Sharon Burns Tutoring

    Every student’s journey is different, and my favorite part is tailoring lessons so they can reach their goals. Read more

  • English Learning Activity: Respectful Language and Why It Matters

    Topic: Understanding the Impact of WordsReading Level: High schoolLearning Goals: 🧠 Part 1: Warm-Up Discussion (Optional – with teacher or parent) Question:Have you ever heard someone use a word that made someone else feel bad—even if they didn’t mean to be mean? 📖 Part 2: Reading (Excerpted and Simplified) Read the short version of the Read more

  • Letters of Reflection: Victor and Walton – ENGL110 activity

    Letters of Reflection: Victor and Walton – ENGL110 activity

    Objective: To help students understand the importance of essay outlining, identify the author’s purpose, and analyze tone using the first four letters in *Frankenstein* by Mary Shelley. Instructions: 1. Read the Letters: Begin by having the students carefully read the first four letters of Frankenstein. Discuss the context and purpose of these letters, focusing on Read more

  • Review Session Activity: Typing Game!

    Review Session Activity: Typing Game!

    The activity is focused on typing accuracy and speed using a news article excerpt. Typing a News Article Objective To improve typing speed and accuracy while enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills. Instructions: 1. You will have five minutes to type the following news article excerpt as accurately as possible.2. Focus on both speed and accuracy. Read more

  • Research Question Suggestions, plus instructions from Prof. Cynthia Spence, ENGL110

    Research Question Suggestions, plus instructions from Prof. Cynthia Spence, ENGL110

    1. Who are the current leaders in women’s sports? Sample thesis might be: Two current leaders in women’s sports are ……… and ……….. 2. What are the current trends in women’s sports? Sample thesis might be: Two current trends in women’s sports are ……… and ……….. 3. What are the current treatments for PTSD? Sample Read more