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Annotated Narratives: Exploring Short Stories Across Layers of Meaning

Save $15 with BTS special! In this 3-week, self-paced class students will review reading comprehension strategies and figurative language to create annotations for short stories.
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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5.0
Number of reviews:
(9)
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Class

What's included

7 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. included
Assessment
Blooket scores will be used to check student understanding of class material. "Stage Queen" Annotations can be submitted for teacher feedback.
Grading
Grades available upon request :)

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Back-to-School Special! Use code LITTLEB2S15 for $15 coupon. Once students enter middle and high school, they are expected to take their own notes, or annotations, on the works they read. This can be frustrating because kids don't know what to record. 

This course breaks down annotations into manageable steps using short stories for students to practice with. In order to analyze a book or passage, students need to first comprehend the text, so we start by reviewing reading comprehension strategies. From there, we refresh our knowledge of figurative language, and ultimately end the course with an annotated short story. 

The teacher will review submitted work and Blooket scores and provide weekly progress report messages on Fridays (if work was completed).
Learning Goals
*Use reading comprehension strategies to understand plot events, characters, setting, etc. by reading short stories and answering questions
*Identify and define literary devices (simile, metaphor, etc.) by playing online game and completing a graphic organizer
*Practice writing annotations by reading and taking notes on a short story
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
7 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Reading Comprehension Strategies
 View video lesson, complete guided notes, and play Blooket. 
Lesson 2:
"Kickball" Reading
 Read the short story and use reading comprehension strategies 
Lesson 3:
"Kickball" Vocabulary and Questions
 Define unknown words and write answers for reading comprehension questions based on short story 
Lesson 4:
Figurative Language
 View video lesson, complete guided notes, and play Blooket. 

Other Details

Learning Needs
This course accommodates those with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.). Lesson videos and answer key videos are included. Message the instructor for additional accommodations :)
Parental Guidance
"Kickball" includes a single, working mom. Blooket will be used. An account is not needed to play. An online game will also be used. An account is not needed to play.
Supply List
Teacher will provide short stories and accompanying materials. Students need pen/pencil and highlighters.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
Teacher is a certified Teacher of English (K-12) and Reading Specialist (P-12) with over ten years of teaching experience. 

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