Become a Super Summarizer!
In this 25-minute ongoing course, students will hear a new story read weekly and will learn to write a strong summary using the format "Somebody - Wanted - But - So - Then - Finally."
Jessica McGinn, B.S. in Elementary Education
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(178)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Looking to become a super summarizer? This is the place to be! We will use high-quality, engaging picture books to practice our summarizing skills in this ongoing course. Each week, we will read a new story, and then practice using the format "Somebody - Wanted - But - So - Then - Finally" to write a summary of the text. Your child will practice determining importance to pick out the most important information from the story. Then students will use a graphic organizer to write a paragraph-long summary. Time permitting, each student will have the opportunity to share their summary at the end of class. *This class often ranges between 25 and 30 minutes, depending on the story we read as well as the students in class.* **BACK TO SCHOOL: Get $5 off my classes with coupon code MCGINUZ0T95 until Sep 23, 2022. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Jessica-Mc-Ginn and enter the coupon code at checkout.**
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of what a summary is, practice determining importance, and will gain experience in writing a strong summary.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should bring paper and a pencil to class. They can print out the included graphic organizer, or copy it onto a blank sheet of paper.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.9
178reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Jessica McGinn and I am so excited to meet your child! I graduated in 2008 with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and I hold an Elementary Ed teaching certificate in the state of Florida. I have 10 years of experience as a classroom teacher, where I have taught first through fourth grade. I have also taught English online to children age 4 to 14! I am passionate about teaching and about learning, and I especially love to teach reading!
I believe that all children CAN love to read. Some just haven’t found the right book yet! I hope to inspire children to want to read more, all while teaching them important reading comprehension and writing skills.
I live in sunny Florida with my husband, my two daughters, Ella and Ruthie and our dog, Buddy.
I am so excited to be teaching with Outschool. See you in the classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 613 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-8 learners per class
