Confident Reading Comprehension- Remarkable Readers (Middle School)
In this eight-week course, students will read and understand classic short stories by various authors using practical reading comprehension strategies. (Literature). Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this class series can be taken in any order.
Kara Doyle; Orton-Gillingham Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
*This is part 3 of my Confident Reading Comprehension series. Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this class series can be taken in any order. In this eight-week course, we will practice using tips and tricks to develop reading comprehension skills further. We will focus on what to do before you read (access prior knowledge), while you are reading (active reading), and after you read (making connections). Each week, we will read a classic short story or poem and apply reading strategies (questioning, analyzing text structure, visualization, summaries) together. Week 1- "The Good Deed" by Marion Dane Bauer Week 2- “The School Play" by Gary Soto Week 3- "Ghost of the Lagoon" by Armstrong Sperry Week 4- “Tuesday of the Other June” by Norma Fox Mazer Week 5- "Aaron's Gift" by Myron Levoy Week 6- "The Fish Story" by Mary Lou Brooks Week 7- "Jeremiah's Song" by Walter Dean Myers Week 8- “Lob's Girl" by Joan Aiken * Please note that I may elect to change a title based on learner needs and level of understanding. Each class will have a warm-up activity, a presentation of practical skills, and a reading application. I promote fun, happy learning environments where kids are free to talk and laugh with each other and with me. I believe that the best learning happens when learners are happy, engaged, and comfortable.
Learning Goals
I am excited to help my students reach their reading potential!
Students will be improving their reading comprehension by applying proven strategies to class middle grade short stories. For eight weeks, I will teach students practical skills that will enhance their understanding immediately by connecting them to meaningful texts.
Each class will have a warm-up activity, a presentation of practical skills, and a reading application.
Reading Strategies: questioning, analyzing text structure, visualization, summaries.
Short Stories:
Week 1- "The Good Deed" by Marion Dane Bauer
Week 2- “Lob's Girl" by Joan Aiken
Week 3- "Ghost of the Lagoon" by Armstrong Sperry
Week 4- “Tuesday of the Other June” by Norma Fox Mazer
Week 5- "Aaron's Gift" by Myron Levoy
Week 6- "The Fish Story" by Mary Lou Brooks
Week 7- "Jeremiah's Song" by Walter Dean Myers
Week 8- “The School Play" by Gary Soto
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide all handouts and materials before each class meeting.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will provide all handouts and materials prior to each class meeting.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
117reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am an Orton Gillingham certified instructor with an MA in Special Education. I have worked with striving readers in the classroom and in my private practice for over 15 years. I love that I get to help people develop a lifelong love of reading and newfound confidence in themselves. I believe that everyone can read when they are provided with the right toolkit. I always make sure that my students feel supported and proud of their abilities. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly or $95 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-7 learners per class
