Catch up, Keep up, or Get Ahead: Reading Comprehension for Grades 3–5

If your child needs to 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗨𝗣, 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗨𝗣, 𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗, this class is for them. In this class, your student will learn the skills necessary to be a 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿.  We make reading enjoyable while building crucial comprehension skills! Use code LEARNIPFJG3 for $3 off to get started today!

READING IS A FUNDAMENTAL SKILL NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. To be successful in reading, your child needs to understand how to comprehend what they are reading. In this class, we work on comprehension skills such as finding the main idea, locating details, using context clues to figure out unfamiliar vocabulary, making inferences, analyzing character traits, and more. Don't wait, if there is a gap in reading, the gap will only get bigger as the teacher and class keep moving forward!  

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Boost your child’s confidence and motivation.
Improve their ability to understand and enjoy what they read.
Prepare them for higher-level reading

Students are welcome to join at any time, this curriculum is designed for year-long practice. Although we revisit topics multiple times for skill reinforcement (Practice Makes Progress), all practice activities are different. 

This class is highly interactive and encourages active student participation. Each session begins with an introduction to a specific reading comprehension strategy. Following the introduction, we will practice the skill together using teacher-provided stories. Students will take turns reading aloud and answering questions. Throughout the lesson, we provide guidance on pronunciation, fluency, and effective reading techniques to support student growth.

Please note the class uses 4th-grade reading material and is appropriate for advanced 3rd graders, on-level 4th graders, or 5th graders needing additional support.
    
H𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 - We teach "Practice Makes Progress"! After each class, we send an email detailing the skill we covered and a home practice worksheet. (Please make sure your class communication is turned on, so you will get these notifications.) We do not grade the assignment, but the answers will be included for you (the parent or guardian) to assess the student at home as well. 

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 – We want to be your learning partner. You will receive communication from us after the first class and at least every third class. In this communication, we will share our observations and suggestions for your student. You are welcome to reach out to us at any time. To make sure you receive the communication, check your Outschool communication settings. 

The teachers at Achieve Learning Partners are friendly, patient, and encouraging, and meet each student where they are academically. We care about your child's success and work hard to help them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.  

Looking for more reading practice? Check out our book clubs where we encourage a love of reading!

Happy Reading! Happy Learning! 

SPRING 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE 

1 - Week of January 6th - Details 1 (CCSS RI 3.1/4.1 and Rl 3.1/4.1)
2 - Week of January 13th - Details 2 (CCSS RI 3.1/4.1 and Rl 3.1/4.1)
3 - Week of January 20th- Main Idea and Supporting Details 1 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
4 - Week of January 27th - Main Idea and Supporting Details 2 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
5 - Week of February 3rd - Context Clues 1 (CCSS RI 3.4/4.4/5.4)
6 - Week of February 10th - Context Clues 2 (CCSS RI 3.4/4.4/5.4)
7 - Week of February 17th - Inference Skills and Drawing Conclusions 1 (CCSS RL 3.1/4.1/5.1)
8 - Week of February 24th - Inference Skills and Drawing Conclusions 2 (CCSS RL 3.1/4.1/5.1)
9 - Week of March 3rd - Main Idea and Supporting Details 3 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
10 - Week of March 10th - Character Traits 1 (CCSS RL 3.3/4.3/5.3)
11 - Week of March 17th - Character Traits 2 (CCSS RL 3.3/4.3/5.3)
12 - Week of March 24th - Figurative Language 1 (CCSS RL 3.4/4.4/5.4)
13 - Week of March 31st - Figurative Language 2 (CCSS RL 3.4/4.4/5.4)
14 - Week of April 7th - Comparing and Contrasting (CCSS RL 3.3/4.3/5.3)
15 - Week of April 14th – Inference and Drawing Conclusions 3 (CCSS RL 3.1/4.1/5.1)
16 - Week of April 21st - Main Idea and Supporting Details 4 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
17 - Week of April 28th - Context Clues 3 (CCSS RI 3.4/4.4/5.4)
18 - Week of May 5th - Character Traits 3 (CCSS RL 3.3/4.3/5.3)
19 - Week of May 12th - Theme (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
20 - Week of May 19th - Figurative Language 3 (CCSS RL 3.4/4.4/5.4)
21 - Week of May 26th - Main Idea and Supporting Details 5 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)

Summer 2025 Class Schedule  

1 - Week of June 2nd – Finding Details (CCSS RI 3.1/4.1 and Rl 3.1/4.1)
2 - Week of June 9th - Main Idea and Supporting Details 1 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
3 - Week of June 16th - Context Clues (CCSS RI 3.4/4.4/5.4)
4 - Week of June 23rd - Main Idea and Supporting Details 2 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
5 - Week of June 30th - Inference Skills and Drawing Conclusions 1 (CCSS RL 3.1/4.1/5.1)
6 - Week of July 7th - Finding Details (CCSS RI 3.1/4.1 and Rl 3.1/4.1)
7 - Week of July 14th - Character Traits (CCSS RL 3.3/4.3/5.3)
8 - Week of July 21st - Inference Skills and Drawing Conclusions 2 (CCSS RL 3.1/4.1/5.1)
9 - Week of July 28th - Main Idea and Supporting Details 3 (CCSS RI 3.2/4.2 and RL 3.2/4.2)
10 - Week of August 4th - Context Clues (CCSS RI 3.4/4.4/5.4)
11 - Week of August 11th - Figurative Language 1 (CCSS RL 3.4/4.4/5.4)
12 - Week of August 18th - - Figurative Language 2 (CCSS RL 3.4/4.4/5.4)
13 - Week of August 25th - Comparing and Contrasting (CCSS RL 3.3/4.3/5.3)


CCSS = Common Core State Standards - These examples are for 4th grade but cover 3rd - 6th

Key Ideas and Details:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
Craft and Structure:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.5
Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.6
Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.7
Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.8
(RL.4.8 not applicable to literature)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.9
Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., the opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.