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Drought: 5 Day Reading Comp Camp Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this "Drought: 5 Day Reading Comp Camp Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction," students will meet daily for 1 week to listen to and discuss new books about how drought affects our lives--what we can do about it. Through legends and true accounts of how boys and girls changed their world impacted by drought, students will gain a greater understanding of how water is such a vital resource for us all. We will discuss basic ways we can make better choices to conserve water. Students at this age...
This class is taught in English.
Students will gain an understanding of the causes and effects of drought worldwide, while working on their comprehension, writing, and communication skills.
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 them!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
Your child will need paper, pencil, and crayons/colored pencils for this camp. The following books will be read aloud to your child over the duration of the camp. Because the stories are read aloud, there is no need to purchase copies of the book. I will read them to your child. Book Sequence: Day 1: Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Day 2: The Dust Bowl by David Booth Day 3: Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy Rain and Fire Retold by Cheryl Clark Day 4: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba Day 5: Hope Springs by Eric Walters
Your child will need paper, pencil, and crayons/colored pencils for this camp. The following books will be read aloud to your child over the duration of the camp. Because the stories are read aloud, there is no need to purchase copies of the book. I will read them to your child. Book Sequence: Day 1: Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Day 2: The Dust Bowl by David Booth Day 3: Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy Rain and Fire Retold by Cheryl Clark Day 4: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba Day 5: Hope Springs by Eric Walters
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
$80
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-10 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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