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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To hijack a bit:

I am a non-native speaker, I was never formally trained in English writing, and it shows. I know that writing is essential and I feel helpless in the sense that I can not support my kids. How can I support my child’s writing? Where do I look for tutors, and how do I evaluate their effectiveness?

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I am in the same shoes. I get by well enough, but I am not confident about teaching my child.  [/quote]

Look for curricula used by homeschoolers, of which there are loads. Cathy Duffy Reviews seems to be a decent guide https://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula

Unfortunately, neither the reading nor the writing program I myself use is on her site. For reading, I use McGuffey's Revised Edition. For writing, "Teaching Writing Through Guided Analysis", which I've mentioned in various other threads. This incorporates both grammar basics and writing instruction. It had been offline for a while, but I'm happy to relate that this program is now available again: https://treasuredconversations.wpcomstaging.com/2020/05/06/back-in-business-sale/

A major thing I like about "Teaching Writing Through Guided Analysis" is that the instruction is very scripted, which makes it a lot easier to deliver. It feels like a non-native English speaker would be able to use it effectively. (I'm married to a non-native speaker, but my spouse makes me do most of the English instruction in exchange for taking on the math.)
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