3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Summer Class
In this course, we will read a variety of genre stories and focus on different aspects of reading such as author's purpose, central idea, summarization, cause and effect and much more!
Erika Garcia
Average rating:
4.1
Number of reviews:(14)
What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 per weekLetter Grade
7 or more throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 3
The course will build a learners reading comprehension by focusing on strategies such as summarizing, synthesizing, theme, characters and much more. We will read a variety of genres such as fantasy, informational, realistic fiction, and much more. In each lesson, the teacher will go over the genre and the vocabulary words that will be discussed during the story, a teacher read aloud will follow with some stopping points of comprehension checks, and a strategy organizer discuss and filling out as a class. The students are encouraged to write ideas and details in a copy of the organizer or sheet of paper during class session. The learner will complete assignments such as power word organizers and comprehension questions during their independent time. Grade and feedback will be given with completion of both parts as one whole grade.
Learning Goals
The learning goal is for the learner to build stronger reading comprehension skills that will help them understand the text better and build a broader vocabulary.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match
The learner will be able to describe the point of view of the story. The learner will also be able to describe the theme of the story. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Judy Moody, Mood Martian
The learner will be able to monitor and clarify the story. The learner will also be able to explain figurative language that was used in the story. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Scaredy Squirrel
The learner will be able to make inferences from the story. The learner will also be able to describe text and graphic features found in the story. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Upside Down Boy
The learner will be able to ask and answer questions generated from the story. The learner will also be able to describe figurative language used in the story. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2024
4.1
14reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Houston- Victoria
Components of Effective Literacy Instruction, Literacy Development for 21st Century Elementary Students, Foundations of Reading: Theories and Assessments. Reviews
Live Group Course
$9
weekly2x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
2-9 learners per class
