Self Paced Writing+ Reading Comprehension Grade 7
Teacher Kathy Ortiz
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(339)
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.
Class experience
US Grade 7
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...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1What is the truth about pirates? Is pluto really a planet? Where can you see four centuries of America?Week 2Lesson 2Week 2When can one tree become a whole forest? What was the Iron Age like? Are all big cats alike?Week 3Lesson 3Week 3What was King Tut’s treasure? Why does the aye-aye go tap-tap for food? Who was the Red Baron?Week 4Lesson 4Week 4What makes the anglerfish so interesting? What were the first video games? What is a tsunami?Week 5Lesson 5Week 5Who is Maya Angelou? What sticks really well without being sticky? Where did rubber come from?Week 6Lesson 6Week 6Why did ancient Chinese bury clay armies? Who is Sue? Who was Stagecoach Mary?Week 7Lesson 7Week 7What horse is truly wild? Who really wrote Skespeare’s plays? What are the La Brea Tar Pits?Week 8Lesson 8Week 8Who was Mary Cassatt? What is your moose IQ? Why did African Americans go back to Africa?Week 9Lesson 9Week 9What creatures will you find in New Zealand? What was America’s first submarine? Why is the “king of cactuses” in danger?Week 10Lesson 10Week 10Who was Walt Disney? What is quinine? What is yoga?Week 11Lesson 11Week 11What are windmills used for? How did sore feet lead to a great idea? Why are there so few mountain gorillas?Week 12Lesson 12Week 12What happens on the Day of the Dead? What is a good way to bring down a skyscraper? Who was a “2,000-miler” three times?Week 13Lesson 13Week 13Is there anywhere you will not find a spider? What is the “Chunnel”? Can the whooping crane be saved?Week 14Lesson 14Week 14Who was Henry Ossawa Tanner? What is so special about Japanese gardens? What are Paekil and Tol?Week 15Lesson 15Week 15What is a hoatzin? Who was Miles Davis? What animal is hard to spot? Who is Shirin Ebadi?
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.
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.
Homework Offered
Turning in writing to the teacher each week for feedback.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents need to ensure their students complete both the comprehension questions and writing assignments each week
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(339)
My name is Teacher Kathy Ortiz. Gamification Classes! What is Gamification you ask? All of my classes are set up in a way that we use interactive online games from nearpod.com, kahoot.it, blooket.com, and gimkit.com to help students have fun while...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $225 for all content15 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 12-14
