Tutor profile: Sarah L.

How do I improve my writing skills?

While the obvious and most frequently used answer to this question is practice, practice can only take you so far. In order to truly improve your writing skills one must read the works of other writers. When we read, we tend to absorb the writing styles we find to be the most appealing. We then imitate these styles in our own writing; adapting them as our own.

Why is studying classic literature a necessity?

Classic literature possesses writing techniques and tones that either no loner exist, or exist in altered forms. Reading classic literature provides the reader with a foundation to understand the symbolism utilized in modern literature. Additionally, readers of classic literature familiarize themselves with complex writing styles, which will aid them in procuring reading comprehension and writing skills.

What is the easiest way to improve reading comprehension?

Reading comprehension requires the reader to be detail-oriented. If a student is grappling with the understanding a text, it is best to start with context clues and drafting a linear progression of the plot. Once this is established, the reader can then delve into the deeper, underlying meanings of the work that will assist in furthering their understanding of the work.