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1:1 Book Study (Student Book Choice)
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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Does your child have a book to read for an assignment ? Would you like your child to focus beyond the story to the characters, vocabulary, and the writer's literary devices? This course is personalized for each student.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Does your learner have a reading requirement for a specific novel? Are you wanting to make sure that your learner has the support that they need to read a "classic" novel? In this ongoing class, we meet one on one to discuss a book chosen by your learner (or assigned). Together we will set a schedule of the number of pages and purpose for reading between classes. This class allows you to choose the pace that best fits your learner. We can meet once a week or more. We can also check in...
- Read the learner's selected or assigned book for comprehension.
- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
- Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems, historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place.).
I have two masters in education, and teaching degrees in both elementary and early childhood education. I have an additional certification in teaching reading. I am highly qualified as both a history and science teacher. I have taught in a public school for over 25 years. I was awarded a Reading Teacher of the Year award twice during my career.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Reading between classes as decided by the learner, the learner's reading assignment, adults, and Ms. Kim. Additional homework will be assigned based on the learner's needs.Assignments
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Assignments are based on the learner's needs. School assignments will be completed as we work through the novel. I will be glad to create assignments or projects for students.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Optional teacher notes
I have training in working with students with ADHD and dyslexia in supporting their reading.
Please let me know in advance the novel you would like to study.
Learner choice book, notebook or handouts
I will occassionally use Nearpod to create quizzes for students based on their novel. Quizzes may be about the characters, plot, vocabulary, and literary devices.
The learner will request a book based on their interest or assignment. Young student suggestions: Matilda, A Year Down Yonder Middle School and High School suggestions: Newberry Award Books, Harry Potter series, Prisoner B-3287, The False Prince, A Growth Mindset for Teens, Animal Farm, The Girl in the Blue Coat
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Limestone University
I believe that students need to see the personal side of the world. When students begin to see a unique story in a history or science lesson, they become engaged and learn. Learners need to see the relevance of what they learn. Then, they...
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1-on-1 Tutoring
$40
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-16
