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Close Reading Skills for Middle School

Preparing for high school and beyond, middle schoolers need developed close reading skills. This class is designed to help train your middle schooler to comprehend and analyze texts and for high school reading.
Charlotte Fiehn
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(12)
Class

What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
During weekly class sessions, we will work on developing close reading skills that will help middle schoolers progress as readers and writers.
Class will begin with the review of a short reading assignment. Students will be given 10 to 15 minutes to review this passage and take notes based on the instructor's guidelines. 
We will then come together as a class and discuss the details of the text, looking at the following elements:
- what it is about
- language
- structure
- figurative language

Depending on whether we are reviewing fiction or non-fiction, we will also consider:
For fiction:
- characters
- themes
- settings
- narrative voice
- audience

For non-fiction:
- audience
- evidence
- layout

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2022
4.8
12reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in English from University of Texas
Master's Degree in English from University of Texas
I have a PhD in English literature and I am in the process of getting my teaching license in NYS. I have taught middle school and high school English for several years and worked one-on-one with students as well.

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$15

for 2 classes
1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-12 learners per class

This class is no longer offered
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