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Writing+ Reading Comprehension Grade 2- SP

In this class, students will read 3 short stories with topics from either science or history, then answer an essay question of their favorite story they read. This is a Self Paced class, No live meetings.
Teacher Kathy Ortiz
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(347)
Class

What's included

15 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Turning in writing to the teacher each week for feedback.

Class Experience

US Grade 2
This is a Self Paced class, No live meetings. What this means is that the materials needed for class are posted to the classroom once a week. (videos, worksheets).

A fun way to help your kids learn to read and comprehend what they read, is to give them interesting subjects to read about at every level. In this class, students will read 3 fun short stories that have different topics from science and history topics. This provides students a subject matter that keeps their interest and helps them learn to love reading, all the while they are practicing their reading. The student will read each story and then answer 5 comprehension questions on kahoot.com in an activity the teacher will provide a link to in the classroom. 

This is a Self Paced class, No live meetings. What this means is that the materials needed for class are posted to the classroom once a week. (videos, worksheets).
Each week the teacher will post a video giving instructions and a brief summary of the weeks story topics. Then a PDF copy of each story will be provided as well for the student to read. Then the worksheet/digital document will be provided for the student to use for the writing portion of the class. This students can either print out the PDF and write out the writing, then submit with either a scan or or picture of the writing for feedback from the teacher.
A video will be posted with description of how to do this as well.

*Weekly videos plus Self Paced version outschool classes.


After the story is read and questions answered, the students will pick one of the three stories read that was their favorite and write one paragraph answering the essay question at the end of the story they picked. Students can either write this answer out on paper with pencil, or they can type up their answer. If students choose to write with pencil and paper, they can take a picture of their writing, and load it into the classroom using the paperclip icon for the teacher to give feedback. If students choose to type up the answer, they can use the provided google document link to type up their answer. This option is preferred so the teacher can offer real time feedback on their writing with grammar, punctuation, and spelling corrections. 
There are 15 weeks of stories at this level, every 15 weeks we will repeat the stories. Students will be provided a copy of the story and questions in class to print out if they wish to practice this story on their own after class. 



Kahoot.com is a free site that does not require an email address. The teacher will provide a link to join the online game to answer the comprehension questions.
Parents need to ensure their students complete both the comprehension questions and writing assignments each week.
Learning Goals
In this class, students will read 3 fun short stories that have different topics from science and history topics. This provides students a subject matter that keeps their interest and helps them learn to love reading, all the while they are practicing their reading. The student will read each story and then answer 5 comprehension questions on kahoot.com in an activity the teacher will provide a link to in the classroom.
learning goal

Syllabus

15 Lessons
over 15 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Week 1
 What is the father of waters?
Why do skunks smell bad? 
Why do clowns go to school? 
Lesson 2:
Week 2
 Why do people yawn?
Who was the first woman doctor in the United States?
How do horses run? 
Lesson 3:
Week 3
 How have zoos changed?
What is a walking stick?
How long have people used pencils? 
Lesson 4:
Week 4
 What is a flying fox?
Do you know what to do in a fire?
Where does lightning go? 

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Parental Guidance
Parents need to ensure their students complete both the comprehension questions and writing assignments each week.
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Joined July, 2020
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347reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Ashford University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ashford University
I am a homeschool parent of 20+ years. I have educated my three adults children from K-12th grade, 2 of which are now in College. I have a Masters degree in teaching and learning with technology, and a Bachelor's degree in organizational management. I have training in behavioral therapy and am able to apply this to all my classes to be able to reach kids of all ages and abilities. I look forward to seeing you in my classroom. I have been working online for about 15 yrs, I have worked as a virtual assistant, online teacher,  I love helping students, teachers, and homeschool parents,  learn how to make education fun and engaging. 

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