5 Day Reading Comprehension Camp With Little Critters!
Lindi Metcalf
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(158)
In this 5 day class, students listen to popular books about fun-loving Little Critters by Mercer Mayer. Each day, we read a new story about growing up, focusing on characterization, cause/effect, and questioning.
Class experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner - Intermediate Level
"5 Day Reading Comprehension Camp with Little Critters" will meet 1 week for 5 days for students to listen to and discuss a new Little Critters book per day. These fun-loving stories about young “critters” working hard to grow up, be responsible, and get along with others help reinforce important social concepts for kids in all-too familiar situations that even adults will relate to! Students at this age are learning to be good readers. Good readers use prior knowledge, make predictions,...
This class is taught in English.
The goal of the class is to review reading comprehension strategies and encourage story telling and good verbal communication skills.
I have enjoyed 25 years in the public school system and have the following experience: *Currently teaching middle school ELA in public school Elementary Education--certified (with preschool, elementary, and middle school teaching experience) Preschool Special Education--certified Gifted and Talented Endorsement Reading Endorsement Education Administration
Homework Offered
Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over. Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send me the student's work through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing. Parents can also practice reading comprehension strategies at home: 1. Be sure you have your child's attention. 2. Minimize distractions. 3. As you read, have students repeat phrases back to you. 4. Ask yourself questions while you read…”I wonder why…” 5. Use “wait time.” Give students a minute to think before repeating your question. 6. Check for understanding. Ask them to repeat the question back to you. 7. Help students make connections between the book and their own experiences! 8. For emergent writers, always pair writing and drawing together! Draw and write with them!0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally through participation, questioning, and by completing a written response and drawing based on the book we read. (Note: We will review pre-writing strategies for young writers who do not yet write words.) Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over. Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send the student's work to me through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like additional feedback on the student's writing.Grades Offered
Crayons or colored pencils paper No extra materials are required for this class. The following Mercer Mayer books will be read aloud to students: Book Sequence: Day 1: Just Going to the Dentist Day 2: I Was So Mad Day 3: Me Too! Day 4: All By Myself Day 5: Just Me and My Mom
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The teacher will read the books aloud, so there are no materials required for this course. The following books by Mercer Mayer will be read to the students: Book Sequence: Day 1: Just Going to the Dentist Day 2: I Was So Mad Day 3: Me Too! Day 4: All By Myself Day 5: Just Me and My Mom
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(158)
ABOUT THE TEACHER Hi! I am Dr. Lindi Metcalf, and I am so excited to be teaching reading foundations for young readers as we explore literature and language! I absolutely love what I do and will work hard to ensure the best education for your...
Group Class
$75
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
1-10 learners per class
