Deepening Reading Comprehension: How to Make Sense of What We Read by Thinking and Understanding
In this engaging class, students will learn strategies to help strengthen their reading comprehension.
Beth Fritz, M. Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(351)
Rising Star
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
A sheet will be posted to our classroom page at the beginning of each week. This sheet is to be printed (or accessible to look at during class). There will be a new sheet each week and 2 sheets during the last week. These sheets will be sent to the enrolled students before class each week. Please have this handy during class time because we will be referring to it throughout class. After we complete each strategy, students will receive some optional resources that can be used after class is over. Practice at home using each strategy is optional but highly encouraged! During weeks 3 and 4, students will be asked to bring an item from their home to share with the class. More directions will be given at that time.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Does your child know how to read but has a difficult time understanding what was read? This class will teach your child how to deepen reading comprehension with some strategies and resources that are simple to practice and implement. We will work on a skill for 2 weeks using different strategies and resources. Here is the schedule: Weeks 1 and 2-Thinking about Reading Weeks 3 and 4-Using prior knowledge to improve reading (schema) Weeks 5 and 6-Making Inferences Weeks 7 and 8-Asking Questions Weeks 9 and 10-Finding important details Weeks 11 and 12-Visualizing and Putting it all Together ----------------------------------------------------------------------- * NEW section starting in Jan. 2024 on Monday's at 6:30 pm EST: Weeks 1 and 2-Thinking about Reading- Jan. 6, 13 Weeks 3 and 4-Using prior knowledge to improve reading (schema)- Jan. 20, 27 Weeks 5 and 6-Making Inferences- Feb. 3, 10 Weeks 7 and 8-Asking Questions- Feb. 17, 24 Weeks 9 and 10-Finding important details- March 3, 10 Weeks 11 and 12-Visualizing and Putting it all Together- March 17, 31 *Please note that there is NO class on March 24.* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- * NEW section starting in September 2024 on Thursday's at 7:00 pm EST: Weeks 1 and 2-Thinking about Reading- Sept. 26, Oct. 3 Weeks 3 and 4-Using prior knowledge to improve reading (schema)- Oct. 10, 17 Weeks 5 and 6-Making Inferences- Oct. 24, Oct. 30 *Please note that the Oct. 30 date falls on a different day of the week, but at the same time.* Weeks 7 and 8-Asking Questions- Nov. 7, 13 *Please note that the Nov. 13 date falls on a different day of the week, but at the same time.* Weeks 9 and 10-Finding important details- Nov. 21, Dec. 5 *No classes will be held on Nov. 28.* Weeks 11 and 12-Visualizing and Putting it all Together- Dec. 12, 19 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *NEW section starting in Sept. 2024 on Thursday's at 8:45 pm EST: Weeks 1 and 2-Thinking about Reading- Sept. 12, 19 Weeks 3 and 4-Using prior knowledge to improve reading (schema)- Sept. 26, Oct. 3 Weeks 5 and 6-Making Inferences- Oct. 10, 17 Weeks 7 and 8-Asking Questions- Oct. 24, Nov. 7 *No classes on Oct. 31* Weeks 9 and 10-Finding important details- Nov. 14, 21 *No classes will be held on Nov. 28. * Weeks 11 and 12-Visualizing and Putting it all Together- Dec. 5, 12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During our time together, there will be engaging activities, read aloud books to practice the strategy, and time for students to implement the strategy with guided practice. Students will receive handouts to print or have access to each week during class. Students who are enrolled will also receive extra resources to practice each week’s skills at home. Practice at home is optional, but highly recommended. During weeks 3 and 4, students will have the opportunity to bring an item from home to use in class. (More directions will be given on this during weeks 3 and 4). There will be lots of discussion during our time together to ensure students understand the class material. We will spend time building on prior lessons and making connections so participation in all the lessons will be the most effective at helping your child improve his/her comprehension! Recordings can be shared if attendance isn't possible for all sessions. This class is designed for students who are able to read but may not be super confident in reading comprehension. This class will help them learn strategies to independently apply while reading to help them dig deeper for meaning! During my own classroom experience, these strategies were used most effectively for readers in the later part of first grade, and all throughout second and third grade. These strategies give readers an extra boost of confidence and help them gain a deeper reading comprehension. Please let me know if you have any questions about whether your learner may be ready for this class!
Learning Goals
Students will gain knowledge of 7 strategies to help improve reading comprehension.
Other Details
Supply List
A handout will be given at the beginning of each week. Please have this handout printed and/or accessible during class each week. I will also be giving an optional list of books that can be used as extra practice at home. Students should also have paper and pencil during class. During the third and fourth weeks, students will be asked to bring an item from home to share with the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
351reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I taught in public schools for 12 years and used these reading strategies in my classroom. I have a Master's Degree in Literacy and many years experience teaching reading to children in elementary school.Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-6 learners per class
