Who are we?

What Happens in the Writing Center?

A lot! The center plays a variety of roles for Hisar School. If you visit us, you might see:

• one on one tutoring sessions with writers with different levels of confidence in their writing. They will be discussing assignments from a variety of disciplines (science, history, English, etc.) and their assignments will be at different stages of development. They might be doing research for an essay, brainstorming, or revising a final draft.

• peer tutors or teacher tutors engaging with writers face to face about their writing. These tutors wear many hats. They are there as interested listeners, experienced coaches, and practical resources.

• small focus groups working on differentiated learning targets. These groups have been planned together with the tutors and subject teachers.

• special interest workshops for both students and faculty. These workshops are designed to meet the specific needs of our school and sometimes take place outside of the center.

• teachers consulting with writing center staff about strategies to incorporate more writing into their curriculum and to get the most out of their writing assignments.

• writers leaving the center more confident in their own writing and with a clear action plan.

If you are a student or faculty member here at Hisar, make an appointment with us today through Hisarnet.

What You Can Expect When You Make an Appointment at the Center?

Our room is a welcoming and relaxing place where you can sit down with someone who is interested in you as a writer. Your tutor wants to help you develop and express your ideas as clearly and effectively as possible. During the session, the writer is always in control of their writing. The tutor simply provides tools and strategies and shows how to use them. Whether they are in early brainstorming stages, or later stages in the writing process, the goal is for them to leave the session with skills they can use for the rest of their lives.