Diving Into Summer Reading for the Struggling Reader
In this two week course, students will complete the reading and discussion of a YA novel and learn strategies to guide them to success for the next school year.
What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
Students will be required to read approximately 30 pages between sessions.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Class 1: Making Inferences and Supporting with Text Evidence - Students learn what an inference is, the components required to make an inferences, and supporting their inferences with relevant textual evidence. Class 2: Analyzing a Character - Students learn to closely examine a character's actions, thoughts, feelings, speech, and reactions to others to gain a deep understanding of the character's personality. Class 3: Understanding the Conflict - Students gain the knowledge of what a conflict is and how it is used to progress a story and impact the characters. Class 4: Examining the Plot - Students take a look at the overall plot of a text and how the aspects of it are interwoven. Class 5: Understanding the Author's Message - Students look at all aspects to understand how an author using them collectively to convey a message to readers. Class 6: Writing about Text - Students learn to use their understanding of a text to provide a thorough, well-planned, and supported response to text. Each class with be taught using an interactive style with specialized handouts and hands-on practice.
Learning Goals
Students will increase their comprehension of text by focusing on the aspects of the text that authors intertwine to convey a message.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Reading material contains middle school fight scene and mildly strong language.
Supply List
Journal Notebook Scissors Glue Stick Handouts (provided by teacher) The Skin I'm In by Sharon Flake
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will be required to have a copy of The Skim I'm In by Sharon Flake.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have spent the last 17 years teaching and tutoring struggling readers. I have created novel units and strategies to help grow their levels of comprehension. This course is an extension of what I do on a daily basis with the students in my classes and those that I tutor privately.Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
5-12 learners per class
