Develop Literary Skills:Identify The Main Idea and Details in Nonfiction Text
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 5
*WHAT PROBLEM IS SOLVED? WHAT SKILLS ARE ADDRESSED? Problem - Many students cannot find the main idea because they confuse it with the topic or cool facts. Also, few students are taught that the main idea is at least a one word complete sentence, not just 1-2 words. Solution - Expert teaching and a custom-made graphic organizer simplify the multi-step process of finding the main idea. Skills - Closely read non-fiction text, use text evidence to answer comprehension...
Homework Offered
*Is there homework? Learner-directed or responsive to current events. In other words, if we do not complete all classroom materials, I inform students that they can (a) complete the material as homework and post it to our class page (b) keep whatever they did complete because we will finish it in the next class, or (c) it's up to them because we will not revisit it in class.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Texts, worksheets and printables are provided. OPTIONAL caregiver resource: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/praxis-reading/praxis-reading-lessons/gtp--praxis-reading--articles--quick-guides-for-praxis-reading/a/gtp--praxis-reading--subtype--article--main-idea
I am passionate about teaching children to make meaning out of the text by exercising their comprehension and analytical abilities, developing language skills, improving memory, and expanding their understanding of the world when they comprehend...
Group Class
$18
weekly ($9 per class)2x per week
25 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 8-11
1-10 learners per class