Why Literacy is Important
Why Literacy is Important
At its core, literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and understand effectively. Strong literacy skills are the foundation for success across all subjects and areas of life. When children read fluently, comprehend text, and express ideas clearly in writing, they are better prepared to meet academic demands and thrive in school. Proficient readers and writers are also more likely to stay engaged, feel confident in the classroom, and succeed alongside their peers.
No child receives or processes information in the same way. At The Tutor House, we treat each student as an individual with unique strengths and learning needs, providing instruction that allows them to demonstrate their understanding in a way that is most amenable to them. Because no two students are alike, a single instructional approach cannot effectively serve every child.
Discovery
Effective intervention begins with understanding the whole child—not just their grades or the work they produce. A child’s personality, interests, preferences, hobbies, and extracurricular experiences all shape how they process and engage with learning. That is why an initial call with you, the parent, is a vital part of The Tutor House approach. This conversation allows us to gain meaningful insight into your child and establishes a strong foundation for building a positive, trusting relationship throughout their learning journey with us.
Assessment
Before an official tutoring session is scheduled, prospective students at The Tutor House are given the opportunity to demonstrate their current knowledge and skills. Information gathered from these assessments is used to develop a comprehensive, individualized learning plan that targets each student’s area of greatest need. Parents and guardians are then provided with a summary of results and a recommended number of tutoring sessions to effectively address their child’s learning goals.
Instructional Method
Instruction in reading and writing is tailored to a student’s current skill level, grade placement, and individual learning needs and may include one or more of the following approaches:
Students are taught how letters and sounds work together to form words — an essential foundation for strong reading skills.
Great for: Early readers and those needing help with decoding.
This approach blends phonics and comprehension by combining reading aloud, guided reading, and writing activities. It helps students grow as both readers and writers.
Great for: Developing all-around literacy skills.
A highly effective, step-by-step approach that builds reading from the ground up. It focuses on the structure of language (sounds, syllables, word parts).
Great for: Students with dyslexia or reading difficulties.
Students are guided through the full writing process — from brainstorming to publishing. They learn to express their thoughts clearly and confidently.
Great for: Strengthening writing fluency, organization, and creativity.
Students' work on reading texts just above their independent level, offering support as needed.
Great for: Building confidence, fluency, and comprehension.
Students receive instruction on how to think about what they read — asking questions, making predictions, summarizing, and drawing conclusions.
Great for: Improving understanding and critical thinking.
Students collaborate with the tutor to compose written pieces. This shows them how writing works — sentence by sentence.
Great for: Modeling writing skills in a fun, supportive way.
Repeated reading and other fluency techniques are used to help your child read smoothly, accurately, and with expression.
Great for: Boosting reading speed and confidence.
Every child can become a strong reader and writer with the right tools, support, and encouragement.