3 & 4 Grade Reading Comprehension Boot Camp-Vocabulary, Fluency & Strategies
We will focus on enhancing vocabulary, fluency, and strategic reading skills through interactive and engaging activities. We use a personalized approach to building confidence and improving comprehension in a fun, supportive environment.
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner - Advanced Level
🦉 Welcome to our 3rd and 4th grade reading comprehension class! My name is Mrs. Smith and I am a certified reading and special education K-12 teacher in the State of Florida. I am also a certified teacher for gifted students. For this class, we will meet to read and discuss various texts while learning new vocabulary and reading strategies. We will read stories from Readworks® (with permission from Readworks®) which contains an immense library of fiction and non-fiction texts. At the beginning of class, students will share their interests with me and their classmates. This will help me prepare future lessons that are interesting for my learners and their learning style. 🤓 What will the students learn? Our learning objectives will be aligned to grade level reading standards. Students will learn a new reading standard each day. They will also learn to use reading strategies that will help them improve their reading comprehension. Students learn through reading interesting text and playing fun games! 📖 Class Syllabus - Week 1 📆 Days 1-2 Geography in Africa -Nonfiction Social Studies Strategy- Main Idea, Vocabulary, Text feautures. Lexile: 900L 📖 Vocabulary barrier climate feature ------------------------------------------------ 📆 Days 3-4 When Pterosaurs Took Flight - Nonfiction Life Sciences Strategy- Main Idea and Vocabulary Lexile: 790L 📖 Vocabulary evolve hollow structure Play Main Idea Game ------------------------------------------------ 📆 Days 5-6 Helping the Fastest Land Animal in the United States- Nonfiction Life Sciences Strategy- Main Idea and Vocabulary Lexile: 1020L 📖 Vocabulary distinctive rate route Play Kahoot Game #1 ------------------------------------------------ 📆 Days 7-8 Bats Need Our Help! - Nonfiction Life Sciences Strategy- Main Idea and Vocabulary Lexile: 920L 📖 Vocabulary estimate pollinate specialize Play Kahoot Game #2 ------------------------------------------------ 📆 Days 9-10 Can Imitating Be Life-Saving? Life Sciences Strategy- Main Idea and Vocabulary Lexile: 1000L 📖 Vocabulary contour repel streamlined Play Kahoot Game #3 ------------------------------------------------ Bonus Text- Fiction: Picture Day Lexile: 640 Vocabulary: adjust borrow option 🌟 Weekly Topics are all related to cross curricular concepts that are relevant to 3rd and 4th graders, text selections may change depending on students' interest. How is your class structured? First, the teacher will share the standard with the students and teach the topic. Then, students will take turns reading a passage provided by the teacher. The teacher will discuss the vocabulary from the passage. The teacher will hold a discussion to help develop oral language. Students will use the learned strategies to complete an online worksheet which will be automatically graded. Feedback will be provided to students at the end of class. Reading passages will be selected from the Readworks® inventory with permission and licensing and authorization from the author. Any required experience or knowledge learners need? Students in this class must be entering 3rd or 4th grade. Students will need the following supplies for every class: -Printed story/or virtual story via iPad or tablet. -Pencil and eraser. -Highlighter.
Learning Goals
At the end of the session, students will be able to:
-Define at least 10 new vocabulary words and use those words in sentences.
-Find the main/central idea of the text.
-Learn and use reading strategies to help them comprehend what they read.
-Easily locate text evidence.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards10 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Nonfiction Texts
Social Studies
Strategy- Main Idea, Vocabulary, Text feautures.
Lexile: 900L
Vocabulary: barrier, climate, feature
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Nonfiction Texts
Social Studies
Strategy- Main Idea, Vocabulary, Text feautures.
Lexile: 900L
Vocabulary: barrier, climate, feature
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Nonfiction Texts
Life Sciences
Strategy- Main Idea and Vocabulary
Lexile: 790L
Vocabulary: evolve, hollow, structure
Play Main Idea Game
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Nonfiction Texts
Life Sciences
Strategy- Main Idea and Vocabulary
Lexile: 790L
Vocabulary: evolve, hollow, structure
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students who join this class should read at least at a third grade level.
The teacher will differentiate learning according to each student proficiency.
Supply List
Students will need the following supplies for every class:
-Printed story/or virtual story via iPad or tablet (provided by the teacher).
-Pencil and eraser.
-Highlighter.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governor's University
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Florida International University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Broward College
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Louisiana State University
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We are a fully online learning academy dedicated to the success of children of all ages, and all abilities, all around the world. We teach coding, reading, science, and more! With an incredible team that includes dedicated certified teachers and computer science experts, your learner could not be in better hands. We cannot wait to meet your student to help them embark in a new and exciting learning adventure!
--------------------About Lauren Smith-------------------------
Lauren Smith is a certified teacher in exceptional student education with a Masters in Instructional Design and specializations in reading, and English for speakers of other languages, as well as students with autism in grades K-12. She is also certified in education from birth through four years old and is a certified teacher of the gifted for grades K-12.
Having had the privilege of working with students across various age groups and cultural backgrounds, Lauren has taught coding, reading, and mathematics to elementary, middle, and high school children from around the world. Her enthusiasm for both general and special education settings is palpable, and she currently teaches 5th grade at a public school in Hollywood, FL in the United States of America.
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----------------------About David Rice-----------------------
Meet David Rice, a dynamic young coding teacher based in the sunny state of Florida in the United States of America. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing his Master's degree. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, he has dedicated his career to educating the next generation of tech enthusiasts.
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----------------------About Mr. Davy Smith-----------------------
Davy Smith is a dad of three, one boy and two girls who all love to code. He lives in sunny ☀️ Miami, FL with his family. Davy holds a degree in Networks Systems Technologies. He codes on Scratch, HTML, and Python. He has also worked in the broadcasting industry in post production for over 20 years. Mr. Smith is excited to be a part of this amazing team of teachers whose goal is to create a learning environment where kids feel comfortable with making mistakes as they learn. Mr. Smith’s goal is to teach children coding in a fun and laid back environment.
-----------------About Señor Rodriguez------------------
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Live Group Course
$150
for 10 classes5x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 45 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-8 learners per class