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Active Reading Strategies: Comprehending Non-Fiction

This one time class will teach foundational comprehension skills for non-fiction. Students will learn how to break down dense material by reading articles. Learners will leave with a helpful organizer and notes they can use in the future.
Mrs.Mohammad (Certified English Teacher)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(2)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours
Assessment
informal assessment through Q&A

Class Experience

This one time class will teach the foundational comprehension skills for Non-Fiction texts. I will be utilizing the Notice & Note Signpost strategy created by Kylene, Beers, and Probst. I will use a Slide Deck to teach the 5 main signs to looks for (Extreme Language, Word Gaps, Contrasts/Contradictions, Numbers& Stats, Quoted Words) while reading. Later, I will model how to read an article and what questions to ask myself when I come across these signs. Learners will be given a sample article to read and practice the strategy using the organizer provided. Learners will leave with a helpful bookmark, organizer, and notes they can use for future readings outside of class.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to interpret non-fiction texts and understand the author's purpose by utilizing the Signpost strategy.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Article and organizer will be provided upon enrollment
 4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use articles provided by Scholastic. Students do not need an account, as the teacher will supply them with text.
Joined August, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Rutgers Graduate School of Education
Bachelor's Degree in English from Rutgers University
Hello, my name is Mrs. Mohammad. I am a passionate educator with 7 years of experience as a Middle School English Teacher at a public school. I graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in English and MA in Education. Since then, I have become a tenured teacher, taught various levels of English, and Co-Advised the Model U.N Club. I am proud to say our team won several awards at competitions, at both the State and International Level.

I am dedicated to finding each learner's unique learning style so they can be pushed to progress. I am also committed to meaningful learning that allows learners to connect what they are learning in the classroom to the outside world. I differentiate my instruction and utilize various strategies and resources throughout my lessons from Slide Decks, graphic organizers, games, videos, quick-writes, class discussions, Socratic Seminars, and conferencing. 

The primary focus of my classes will be on reading and writing. However, I hope to offer a few classes on public speaking and vocabulary based on my experience as a Model U.N coach. 

I look forward to meeting your student and creating a positive classroom environment where they can thrive and grow!

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$17

per class
Meets once
60 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-9 learners per class

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