Dinosaurs: 5 Day Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Camp
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
In "Dinosaurs: 5 Day Nonfiction Reading Camp," students will interact with nonfiction texts and text features about dinosaurs, utilizing colorful, informative books by National Geographic Kids. Students will gain knowledge while while learning early research skills! Students at this age are learning to be good readers. They are curious about the world around them, but nonfiction text can seem overwhelming with big words, pictures, and a different visual format than literary texts. It is...
This class is taught in English.
Students will improve their understanding on nonfiction texts and text features to improve their skills as researchers!
I have enjoyed 25 years in the public school system and have the following experience: *Currently teaching middle school ELA Elementary Education--certified (with preschool, elementary, and middle school teaching experience) Preschool Special Education--certified Gifted and Talented Endorsement Reading Endorsement Education Administration
Homework Offered
Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over. Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send me the student's work through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing. Parents can also practice reading comprehension strategies at home: 1. Be sure you have your child's attention. 2. Minimize distractions. 3. As you read, have students repeat phrases back to you. 4. Ask yourself questions while you read…”I wonder why…” 5. Use “wait time.” Give students a minute to think before repeating your question. 6. Check for understanding. Ask them to repeat the question back to you. 7. Help students make connections between the book and their own experiences! 8. For emergent writers, always pair writing and drawing together! Draw and write with the story in mind!0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally through participation, questioning, and by completing a written response and drawing based on the book we read. (Note: We will review pre-writing strategies for young writers who do not yet write words.) Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over. Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send the student's work to me through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing.Grades Offered
The following books, published by National Geographic Kids, will be displayed through a document camera for the duration of the camp. Because texts are shared by camera, there is no need to purchase copies of the book. Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs by Catherine D. Hughes (published by National Geographic Kids) Everything Dinosaurs by Blake Hoena (published by National Geographic Kids)
ABOUT THE TEACHER Hi! I am Dr. Lindi Metcalf, and I am so excited to be teaching reading foundations for young readers as we explore literature and language! I absolutely love what I do and will work hard to ensure the best education for your...
Group Class
$70
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 5-9
1-10 learners per class