$15
weeklyor $150 for 10 classes
Direct Instruction to Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
Completed by 2 learners
Ages 9-12
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
3-5 learners per class
35 min
What's included
10 live meetings
5 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. Students will keep a writing portfolio. This portfolio will compile tips and strategies learned that students will illustrate and display using construction paper, colored pencils/markers or electronically with a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation.Assessment
Students will receive ongoing formative assessments through discussions and games.Certificate of Completion
All learners will receive a Certificate of Completion with their name, the course name, dates and a star logo.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Welcome! In this course learners will be supported with explicit instruction to make sense of the reading details to then explain it in writing. Your student needs to bring the same notebook to each session. I share screen to present the strategies, provide reading passages from online resources, such as readworks.org and show brief videos and illustrations to support comprehension. The class environment is structured as well as encouraging and supportive. Your learner will always be supported through regular check-ins through the Zoom chat box and whiteboard features. The focus of this class is to give students strategies to help them comprehend a reading passage and write an answer with confidence. Please see the syllabus and message if you have any questions.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading and writing skills through ongoing practice.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Writing Structure
Learn how to use a pattern to start writing and organize your thoughts.
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Scan for the Answer
Learn how to scan the passage for the correct multiple choice answer.
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Keywords
Apply key words to organize your writing in a structured way.
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Context Clues
Learn how to use context clues to define new information and understand unfamiliar terms.
35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Resources will be provided or screen shared with students; they do not need to log in to access any materials.
Supply List
Lined notebook - Students are expected to please keep the same writing notebook to keep track of their work. Thank you.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- BrainPop
- Kahoot
- ReadWorks
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Iowa Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from McDaniel College
I grew up and went to school in the New York City area but now live in a small farming community in rural Midwest, USA. I enjoy working with and meeting people from both urban and rural settings and readily adjust to meet their learning needs in a culturally responsive way. I also volunteer at a prison and remain adaptable to ensure a supportive and safe learning environment.
I have degrees in the area of Corporate Communication, Education, and Second Language Acquisition. I have been a certified public-school teacher since 2016 trained to teach Early Elementary, Elementary, Special Education, and ESOL. I have been an online teacher and tutor since 2018, working with learners diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and middle school students who struggle to read and write. My teaching background is varied as a former 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher at a French immersion school, Associate level Orton-Gillingham trained structured reading teacher and as an Adjunct College Instructor.
I believe instructional data is crucial to improve learning outcomes. I constantly assess student comprehension during sessions in a relaxed and encouraging learning environment.
I love traveling and learning more about different cultures. This helps me to support all learners in my classroom. So far, I have visited Estonia, Russia, Kinshasa (Congo), London, Togo, South Korea, Latvia and a few other places. I also studied abroad in France. With each travel experience my respect for people and their culture simply deepens. I look forward to meeting you too!
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