Beginner Reader:Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Writing with Elephant and Piggie
#academic This class has been designed by a licensed reading teacher to engage early readers in a weekly read aloud using Elephant & Piggie books. We'll focus on sight words, comprehension, & even writing! Join the fun as we read each week!
Miss Elizabeth: Masters of Ed, Reading Specialist
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
Do you have a pre-emergent or emergent reader? Are you looking for ways to get them excited about reading and learn reading strategies and skills? This class is a fun, ongoing class using Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie series. These beloved characters have delightful stories that are sure to have your learner excited about reading. As a school librarian with a Master's in Reading, I love sharing the joy of reading. I will be reading one book each week (see schedule below). Using the "before reading, during reading, and after reading model", learners will engage with the text as we practice reading skills like making predictions and connections. I will also select one sight word from the weekly story that we will focus on throughout the text so readers can pick up new words each week. Readers will connect with other learners through class discussion and interaction. This is a great way to help your learner with both oral language and social skills. We will have time to share our favorite part and learners will have the opportunity to read some of our story to our class after the initial reading. Students will be encourage to read, but it is not a requirement. Time permitting, we may play a quick game to check comprehension, practice our chosen sight word, or even write a short reading response. For example, in the book, "I Love My New Toy", we may do a fill in the blank sentence writing where I have provided "I love..." and the learner writes in a word to complete the sentence. It is helpful to have a printer to print any handouts such as this, but it is not required. Students can bring along their own notebook or paper for any time we practice writing. At the end of the class, I will provide an activity to accompany the book. Activities will vary depending on the book and can range from a coloring sheet, craft idea, or even a reading/writing prompt. Any work completed can be submitted back to me for feedback. Please know it is not a mandatory homework assignment, but I like to provide an additional activity for families looking to continue working on the story. After the section completes the final book in the series, I will restart with book number one. Learners do not need to have read the book before coming to class. I will have a copy of the book to share with the class; however, if you have your own copy, feel free to bring it along. Learners can join in at any time as classes do not build on each other from week to week so come give it a try! Note: I've included the reading Lexile level when applicable as well as the Accelerated Reader (AR) information in case you are in need of that for your reader! *Each section begins with week 1. If you would like to know which week we are on before joining, just message me! Week 1 Book 1: Today I Will Fly! AR: 0.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154575) Week 2 Book 2: My Friend Is Sad AR: 0.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154571); GLE: 1.5 Lexile measure: BR Week 3 Book 3: There Is a Bird On Your Head! AR: 1.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154573); GLE: 1.5 F&P/GRL: G; DRA: 12 Lexile measure: 210 Week 4 Book 4: I Am Invited to a Party! AR: 0.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154567) Lexile measure: 210L Week 5 Book 5: I Love My New Toy! AR: 0.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154568); GLE: 1.5 Lexile measure: 180L Week 6 Book 6: I Will Surprise My Friend! AR: 0.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #123748) Week 7 Book 7: Are You Ready to Play Outside? AR: 0.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154562) F&P/GRL: G Lexile measure: 140L Week 8 Book 8: Watch Me Throw the Ball! AR: 1.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154576) Lexile measure: 280L Week 9 Book 9: Elephants Cannot Dance! AR: 0.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154563); GLE: 0.9 F&P/GRL: I; DRA: 16 Lexile measure: 150L Week 10 Book 10: Pigs Make Me Sneeze! AR: 0.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154572) Lexile measure: AD40L Week 11 Book 11: I Am Going! AR: 0.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #155524) Week 12 Book 12: Can I Play Too? AR: 0.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #138380); GLE: 1 F&P/GRL: H; DRA: 14 Lexile measure: 180L Week 13 Book 13: We Are in a Book! AR: 0.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154356); GLE: 1 Lexile measure: 200L Week 14 Book 14: I Broke My Trunk! AR: 1.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154354) Week 15 Book 15: Should I Share My Ice Cream? AR: 1.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #144764) F&P/GRL: H Lexile measure: 260L Week 16 Book 16: Happy Pig Day! AR: 0.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #147098) Lexile measure: 170L Week 17 Book 17: Listen to My Trumpet! AR: 0.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154355) Week 18 Book 18: Let's Go for a Drive! AR: 1.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #154610) Lexile measure: 310L Week 19 Book 19: A Big Guy Took My Ball! AR: 1.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #158336); GLE: 1 Lexile measure: AD270L Week 20 Book 20: I'm a Frog! AR: 1.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #163356) Lexile measure: 180L Week 21 Book 21: My New Friend Is So Fun! AR: 1.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #166955); GLE: 1.1 Lexile measure: 240L Week 22 Book 22: Waiting Is Not Easy! AR: 0.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #170768) Lexile measure: 250L Week 23 Book 23: I Will Take A Nap! AR: 1.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #174535) Lexile measure: 190L Week 24 Book 24: I Really Like Slop! AR: 1.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #177968) Lexile measure: 190L Week 25 Book 25: The Thank You Book AR: 1.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #182276) Lexile measure: 330L
Learning Goals
use picture clues to make predictions
make connections based on the story
use oral language skills to communicate their favorite part.
demonstrate social skills to interact with other learners in the class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As a librarian and mom of four young children, I encourage families to preview the text prior to our class to gauge whether it is appropriate for their learner. Common Sense Media is a great tool to read book reviews and learn about various books.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/search/mo%20willems
Supply List
paper/notebook and pencil coloring supplies such as markers, crayons, or colored pencils Optional book of the week (see schedule) printer for any teacher sent handouts - sheet will also be used on the screen for families with a printer
Language of Instruction
English (Level: Pre-A1)
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I believe in sharing the joy of reading and love to help cultivate that in young readers. Reading is the foundation for all learning and exposing children to literature and providing positive reading experiences helps them succeed! I use my experience as a licensed PK -6 teacher, with a Master's in Reading, to develop and reinforce reading skills in our ongoing class. I have worked both in the classroom and the library setting and reading is truly a passion of mine.
Additionally, my work as an elementary school librarian allows me to draw on a variety of literacy activities to help make a positive reading experience. Your child will be drawn into these wonderful stories that share great lessons about kindness, friendship, and other kid friendly topics! I definitely have an animated and enthusiastic reading style to make the story engaging, upbeat, and a lot of fun!
As a mom of four little ones, I work hard to make sure lessons are fun and incorporate different learning styles. I work to provide high quality instruction and meet each learner where they are to help them feel confident!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
4-6 learners per class
