Confident Reading Comprehension- Sensational Stories (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 2 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 Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner Week 2- “The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas Week 3- "Stray" by Cynthia Rylant Week 4- “Mother and Daughter” by Gary Soto Week 5- "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" by Walter Dean Myers Week 6- "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Sterling- Act 1 Week 7- "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Sterling- Act 2 Week 8- “The Open Window" by Saki * 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 Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner
Week 2- “The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas
Week 3- "Stray" by Cynthia Rylant
Week 4- “Mother and Daughter” by Gary Soto
Week 5- "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" by Walter Dean Myers
Week 6- "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Sterling- Act 1
Week 7- "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Sterling- Act 2
Week 8- “The Open Window" by Saki
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 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-8 learners per class
