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Student and Tutor reviewed key English grammar tenses, focusing on the distinctions between Present Simple vs. Continuous, Past Simple vs. Continuous, and Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous. They practiced applying these tenses in an exercise, identifying appropriate forms based on context and specific time indicators. The Student and Tutor scheduled their next session.

Student and Tutor discussed an upcoming essay assignment focused on the analysis of a modern or contemporary novel. The Student was advised to choose a preferred novel, such as "War of the Worlds," for critical reading and analysis. This essay is intended as preparation for a future exam, and a follow-up session was scheduled to continue their work.

The Tutor and Student reviewed an essay comparing "Death of a Salesman" and "The Great Gatsby." The Tutor provided detailed feedback on essay structure, thesis statement development, title formatting, and sentence construction. The Student was assigned to rewrite their introductory paragraph with specific structural requirements.

The Tutor and Student worked through short-answer questions related to an essay on the importance of coding education. They practiced identifying thesis statements, supporting arguments, and the problem-solution structure within the text, and refined answers for clarity and grammatical correctness, focusing on how coding skills provide a competitive edge and prepare students for the future job market.

The Student practiced reading and pronunciation of past tense verbs and worked on reading comprehension through short stories. The session included answering questions about the stories to assess understanding. They will continue reading 'The Lion and the Mouse' and answering questions in the next class.