Enthusiastic English Language Arts Teacher with 10+ years of experience in the classroom

Mrs. Grysko

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In this camp, students will be guided in reading excerpts from intriguing short stories, novels, poems, historical speeches, and/or nonfiction pieces to improve comprehension skills and reading confidence. 

Focus skills: Plot, Character, Conflict, Setting, Point of View, Inferencing, Visualization

Excerpts from “Holes" by Louis Sachar (mystery fiction)

Focus skills: Plot, Character, Conflict, Setting, Point of View, Sequencing,  Vocabulary

Excerpts from "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen (adventure/survival fiction)

Focus skills: 5 Ws (Who, What When, Where, Why), Vocabulary, Central Idea and Key Details, Elements of Persuasion

Dr. Jane Goodall interviews/texts

Focus skills: Poetry, Stanza, Rhyme Scheme, Theme, Mood, Setting, Tone

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" AND "Perseverance" poems

1 Week Summer Camp: 5th and 6th Grade Literature & Nonfiction Reading

Students will read and discuss non-fiction articles of the week focused on current events while engaging in different close reading activities to deepen understanding and strengthen analysis skills through our discussion techniques.

Article of the Week: Non-Fiction Discussion and Reading Practice

Kaitlyn Fischer: A Guided Reading Teacher

Improve close reading skills and prepare for tests through engaging non-fiction articles on fascinating scenarios, animals, and real-world topics. Enhance reading comprehension with interactive, thought-provoking lessons! (ELA)

Close Reading Strategies: Language Arts (Reading Comprehension With Non-Fiction)

Kimberlee Collins (Certified Teacher)

In this 6 week class, students will read a variety of non-fiction sources.

English Language Arts: Non-Fiction

Kathy

In this three-session, 1:1 class setting, students will create their own non-fiction rubric, read a passage for the main idea and details, and write and score their written response to a main idea prompt. 

1:1 Class: How to Read & Write a Non-Fiction Expository Rubric!

John Lowthian, M. Ed.

 This class is for students that love to read or want to grow in their confidence! We will focus on Non-Fiction books and the joy of reading to learn! Autism, Cognitive Delay, Nonverbal, IDD, Deaf, Down Syndrome, Spectrum, Inclusive...

 Non-Fiction Book Club - Summer Camp!! (Neurodivergent Students)

Bell's Global Academy (Founded by Suzanne Bell)

Explore the secrets of the Titanic in this nonfiction reading summer camp. In this 4-day summer camp we will read various nonfiction passages to dive into history, survivor stories, and deep-sea discoveries. Great to build comprehension!

Reading Comprehension Summer Camp: Secrets of the Titanic - Nonfiction Reading

AJ Crocker

Boost your child’s reading skills with engaging science and history content. This class builds nonfiction comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary (Latin & Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes) for middle school success.

Reading Comprehension Strategies for Nonfiction Informational Topics

Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed

The course is a five-day, one-hour per day, reading comprehension course for students reading at a fourth-grade level.

Reading Nonfiction to Improve Comprehension (Level 4)

Dr. Harper, Ed.D.

Science & Nature

An on-going journal club designed to equip students with reading and data interpretation skills across biotechnology, mathematics, and scientific disciplines. Great for improving responses to FRQs/DBQs, SAT reading/writing, and ACT science.

Critical Reading in STEM: Decoding Scientific Writing

Latasha Smith, Ph.D.

In this ongoing class, students will read and discuss nonfiction articles covering a wide range of topics. The class is designed to help students improve their ability to understand and interpret factual content. 

5 and 6th Grade Popcorn Reading: Popping Into the Realm of Nonfiction 

Suzanne Diaz

In this ongoing course, learners will read and discuss topics based on the week's reading from Nat Geo magazine 

ESL EFL National Geographic Reading Club: Intermediate and Advanced

Elle O'Keeffe, MBA PhD

Come join in on this weekly nonfiction "Who Would Win?" read aloud to learn about different animals, their traits, their survival instincts and so much more.  Try to see if you can predict who will win in the fight for life.

Who Would Win?: VS. Read Aloud of the Week

Vanessa Fowler

This five-day camp highlights the benefits and importance of reading informational stories. Learners engage in the necessary skills to understand their content; and lesson gamification complements reading comprehension.

Camp Global Landmarks: Understanding Monuments by Reading Informational Texts

Teacher Tim, M.Ed.,  Reading Specialist

In this English course, learners will read a National Geographic non-fiction book each week developing their phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and much more! Come on adventures together. ESL Friendly - Suitable for Pre-A1 Learners.

Book Club: National Geographic Look and Learn English Reading Club 

Let's Go Learning!

In this English course, learners will read a National Geographic non-fiction book each week developing their phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and much more! Come on adventures together. ESL Friendly - Suitable for A1 learners.

Book Club: National Geographic Level 1 English Reading Club

1 Week Summer Camp: 7th-9th Grade Literature & Nonfiction Reading

In this camp, students will master sentence structure, punctuation & editing, sentence combining, & writing with variety in an essay using 4 different types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, & compound-complex. #academic

1 Week Summer Camp: Clauses, Sentence Types, & Variety for Writing Confidence

2 Week Summer Camp: 7th-9th Grade Literature & Nonfiction Reading Comprehension

In this camp, learners will use the SOAPSTone Strategy to comprehend five of William Shakespeare's love poems (the sonnets) using advanced reading & literature analysis skills. A great intro to poetry and the Bard's style & language! 

1 Week Summer Camp: How to Read, Understand, & Analyze Shakespeare Sonnets

In this camp, strong readers (Lexile achievement 1200+) will read complex text excerpts and answer rigorous comprehension questions with guidance from a certified English teacher. We'll explore literature & nonfiction!

2 Week Advanced Reading Summer Break Camp: High Lexile Grades 7, 8, 9

This 1-1 tutoring session is designed with input from parent & learner, to help the learner achieve English Language Arts growth & success on skills like punctuation & editing/proofreading, comprehension, public speaking, or college essay!

ELA Private Tutor: Grammar, Essays, Creative Writing, Comprehension…You Choose!

2 Week Summer Camp: How to Read, Understand, & Analyze Shakespeare Sonnets

In this camp, students will build mastery in sentence structure, punctuation & editing, sentence combining, & writing with variety in an essay using 4 different types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, & compound-complex.

Spring Break Camp: Clauses, Sentence Types, & Variety for Writing Confidence

In this ongoing language arts course, students will be guided in reading excerpts from intriguing short stories, novels, poems, historical speeches, and nonfiction pieces to improve comprehension skills and reading confidence.

Ongoing 7th-9th Grade Literature & Nonfiction Weekly Reading Comprehension Class

**EARLY JOIN COUPON** 5-day City Spies camp, where readers explore thrilling spy missions, boost comprehension, and connect over secret codes, teamwork, and twists. Perfect for kids 9–12 who love books and spy adventures!

Reading Summer Camp: City Spies Book Club  (1 Week)

Mrs. Friedland, M.Ed. | Personalized Learning

Great literature and great fun! Students learn to analyze literature through film then read various genres of literature, discuss it with peers, and write short analytical pieces,  getting teacher feedback. Master those essential skills!

English Ongoing Full Literature & Writing Course: So the Story Goes 

Lemons-Aid Learning

Spend a semester in Narnia! Students will read the entire Chronicles of Narnia series

Summer Camp: Narnia

Do you love diving into magical worlds, uncovering secrets, and discussing big ideas with fellow book lovers? Join us for a 4-day book camp where we’ll read and discuss Wildwood by Colin Meloy

Summer Reading Literature Club: Wildwood

Join our summer reading book club for ages 9–13! Every other week, we dive into fresh, multicultural stories through fun discussions that build comprehension, vocabulary, and connection—perfect for curious readers who love books & friends.

Book Club & Summer Camp: Read, Connect, and Grow Through Diverse Stories

Tegan Bombard

An engaging 7-week course of literary analysis and critical thinking that will prepare middle school learners for high school-level literature and study. #academic

Middle School English: Read Literature Like a Professor

Kendra Fletcher

A 4-week book club where kids explore The One and Only Ivan through guided reading, fun discussion, and engaging activities that build comprehension, confidence, and a love for reading.

Summer Reading Camp: 4- Week Novel Study & Skill Building (One and Only Ivan)

Kristen Freeman

In this 8-week course, students will read and analyze Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief while building reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills through discussion, creative projects, and full-novel study.

Reading Like a Demigod: Literature and Myth in the Lightning Thief

Ms. Amir

Discover a captivating literature course designed for middle school students, exploring global stories from diverse cultures. Students will build strong reading, writing, and analytical skills through engaging projects and discussions.

Homeschool Middle School English Language Arts: World Literature, Section 1

Martha Jackson, English Language Arts and Writing

In this 18-week class, we will explore lots of fun classics for children in the 6th-8th grades.  Live discussions will ensue and there will be comprehension questions for them to complete in between.

Spring Semester: Classic Book Reading Literature Class for Grades 6th-8th

Natalie B

In this 8-week course, learners will read and discuss The Giver by Lois Lowry. This book club is designed to be engaging, educational, and fun, with a mix of discussions, activities, and creative projects.

The Giver: Literature Study

Wild and Unstructured Learning

Explore Where the Red Fern Grows in this engaging 6-week course. Students will read, discuss, and analyze the classic novel while building comprehension, critical thinking, and literary skills.

Summer Reading Camp: Explore & Discuss Where the Red Fern Grows

Mrs. Durant, BA-Elem. Ed, Star Educator

In this 8-week course, learners will read and discuss Son by Lois Lowry; the 4th book in The Giver Quartet. This book club is designed to be engaging, educational, and fun, with a mix of discussions, activities, and creative projects.

Son by Lois Lowry: Literature Study

In this 10 week course, students will learn about the core competencies of social emotional learning- self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making- through classic short stories. 

Social Emotional Learning Through Literature

Ms. Shannon Johnsen

In this 7-week course, learners will read and discuss Messenger by Lois Lowry; the 3rd book in The Giver Quartet. This book club is designed to be engaging, educational, and fun, with a mix of discussions, activities, and creative projects.

Messenger: Literature Study

In this 8-week course, learners will read and discuss Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry. This book club is designed to be engaging, educational, and fun, with a mix of discussions, activities, and creative projects.

1 Week Summer Camp: 5th and 6th Grade Literature & Nonfiction Reading

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