Camp Global Landmarks: Understanding Monuments by Reading Informational Texts
This five-day camp highlights the benefits and importance of reading informational stories. Learners engage in the necessary skills to understand their content; and lesson gamification complements reading comprehension.
Teacher Tim, M.Ed., Reading Specialist
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Students will answer comprehension questions in a multiple choice format on Blooket.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
The International Literacy Association estimates that in our adult lives, 85-90% of our reading is informational. Informational texts help us understand the world around us, including our natural and social surroundings. Our success in schooling, the workplace and society depends on our ability to understand informational stories. Reading informational texts’ benefits include: • Making authentic, real-life connections to information you want or need to know. • Demonstrating higher growth in reading comprehension and writing. • Transferring reading confidence across many genres. • Understanding text features, including captions, pictures and subheadings. This text set features five different internationally recognized architectural landmarks, created out of both need and honor. For example, The Great Wall of China, originated as a military strategy to stop territorial invaders. The Pyramids of Giza represent ancient Egyptians who believed in an afterlife and wanted to be comfortable in eternity. The Taj Mahal stands today because an Emperor from more than 400 years ago wanted to pay homage to his deceased wife. ***Class Structure*** • Establish baseline knowledge and understanding of the day’s landmark discussion by using a KWL chart: What do I already know about the topic? What do I want to know? What did I learn after reading this story?). • Collaboratively read landmark informational text. • Engage in critical thinking-asking “I wonder…,” I notice…,” and I think…” questions. • Analyze and apply informational text comprehension strategies when appropriate: *Cause and Effect *Compare and Contrast *Description *Problem/Solution *Sequence • Summarize the day’s informational landmark story. • Examine captivating landmark-related video. • Gamify lesson review (Blooket, Quizziz). The goal of this five-lesson camp is to engage learners in reading informational stories and learn about famous global landmarks. Understanding informational text structure and gamified reading comprehension complement instruction.
Learning Goals
Understanding informational text structure and gamified reading comprehension complement instruction.The goal of this five-lesson camp is to engage learners in reading informational stories and learn about famous global landmarks.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
The Eiffel Tower
Renowned French Engineer, Gustave Eiffel, designed this internationally- recognizable structure for the 1889 world’s fair in Paris, France. The building, originally designed to last 20 years, celebrates its 135th anniversary this year, because of constant care and renovations. Also known as the Iron Lady, it receives nearly 7 million visits annually. The tower boasts many little-known features, including a small apartment on the top level (home to Gustave Eiffel during construction). 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Great Wall of China
Constructed over several dynasties to protect against invasions and raids from various nomadic groups and military invasions, this architectural gem spans more than 13,000 miles across northern China. Its most significant and well-known sections were built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).The Wall’s construction involved millions of workers, including soldiers, peasants and prisoners sent north to fulfill their labor obligations. The Wall features watchtowers, fortresses and passageways. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Pyramids of Giza
These monuments are located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo, the capital city of Egypt. They represent ancient Egyptian civilization until the Roman Empire conquered Egypt in 30 B.C; and hold many clues about this mysterious and artistic territory. The pyramids were built more than 4,000 years ago as tombs for the pharaohs and were intended to ensure their safe passage to the afterlife. Pyramids were built for religious purposes. Humans still don’t fully understand their secrets. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty. France gifted this masterpiece to the United States in 1876, in honor of the country’s 100th anniversary; and symbolizes freedom. The statue stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Everything about the Statue of Liberty is big. Her head is 17 feet long and each finger is 8 feet long. Every day tourists go to the top of the statue by climbing 354 steps. The statue took nine years to make at a cost of $100,00. 55 mins online live lesson
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Cleveland State University-Does not expire.
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Mercyhurst University-Does not expire.
• Master’s degree in Education
• Ohio state licensed Mild-to-Moderate Intervention Specialist (Kindergarten through 12th Grade-Special Education)
• Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Reading Endorsement for teaching the Big Five of the science of reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency and Comprehension
• Skilled at writing individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Orton-Gillingham certified through the Dyslexia Training Institute (DTI) in San Diego, California to teach learners diagnosed with dyslexia. Orton Gillingham is a multi-sensory approach to learning, which includes auditory, kinesthetic (touch) and visual instruction.
• Six years previous employment teaching at an alternative school for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum and/or life trauma.
Professional Affiliations
• International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
• International Literacy Association (ILA)
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM)
***Professional Development:
^^^ Knowledge Building as the Foundation of Literacy Learning-International Literacy Association (ILA) June 20204
^^^ A New Model for Teaching Phonics, Reading and Writing: The Double Helix Theory of Teaching-International Literacy Association (ILA) June 2024
^^^ Guiding Writers: Engaging Scaffolds for Powerful Results-International Literacy Association (ILA) June 2024
^^^ Introduction to Dyslexia Certification Course: Ohio Department of Education (ODE) January 2024
^^^The Reading Brain: Building Students' Reading Muscles in the Digital Age-International Literacy Association (ILA)
February 2024
^^^ K-12 Reading Comprehension
^^^K-5 Writing Instruction-American Federation of Teachers Union-Literacy Across Ohio Training
February 2024
***8th Annual Dyslexia Virtual Conference (Dyslexia Training Institute-San Diego, California): February 26th through March 17, 2024
**Microcertification**
Education Included:
^^What Should Be Included in a Comprehensive Assessment of Dyslexia
^^Executive Functions: What Are They, Why Are They Important and How Can I Help?
^^Spelling-Meaning Correspondences are Missing in Action: A Matter of Attention
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Live Group Course
$85
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
