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1:1 Expository Prompt Writing: Main Idea, Paraphrasing, & Quotation of Evidence
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
During this engaging 1:1 stand-alone class that connects reading and writing, students will read a high-interest non-fiction text and practice answering a main idea writing prompt. We will begin by choosing an article from a list of personalized, high-interest topics for your learner. We then pre-read the prompt to clarify the purpose of reading. As we read, we will highlight and discuss the development of the main idea and supporting evidence. We also practice secondary objectives such as...
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
After each session, the guardian will receive a reading running record, learner work example, and comments.Grades Offered
A prepared list of 2-3 hobbies, interests, and/or topics for reading.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
A class account code will be provided to Newsela or ReadWorks before or during the session. While most articles are appropriate for the suggested age level (both are reputable educational websites), the host understands that some topics may be considered sensitive for some. Therefore, thought will be given to the appropriateness of the chosen passage for the age level of the learner. Other passages may be suggested during the session if needed.
Newsela.com Readworks.com
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1-on-1 Tutoring
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 47 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12