Four Day Reading Comprehension & Literary Response Camp; Middle School Prep
4-day Summer Camp; Enjoy reading, improve critical thinking skills and interpretation: classical short stories with in-class assessments of literary devices and content-based writing prompts (short answers). Fun classic literature!
Marisa Hammond Olivares; (GT, ELA, ESL, ELL, SPED)
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I plan for a significant portion of the work to be addressed, discussed, and completed in class; however, some formative reading and writing opportunities may be expected beyond the boundaries of our online class time. I ask my parents to please encourage their learners to accept these independent challenges, as the purpose of these assignments is to promote literary growth.Assessment
Informal & Formative assessments are a natural part of my teaching style.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
Intermediate Level
Welcome! This supplemental reading camp will meet for 4-days and is best suited for 5th - 6th-grade students. Small-Group Instruction This allows me to work closely with each student to evaluate students' learning strengths, locate gaps in their reading development, and tailor lessons focused on specific learning objectives. LEARNING SESSIONS Students will experience a combination of direct instruction, note-taking, discussion, reading, writing, vocabulary, and the application of skills. In addition, students can expect independent and group interactions with the teacher and classmates. Please note that this course's writing is in the form of guided literary responses (not essays). At times, these assignments may become independent homework. ***This is not a formal writing course with explicit writing and grammar instruction; these are short answers - not essays.*** **************************** Summer 2024 **************************** Day One: Title: The Griffin and the Minor Canon (excerpt - part one) Theme: Fear and prejudice Literary Focus: Characterization, motives, relationships, and inferencing Day Two: Title: The Griffin and the Minor Canon (excerpt - part two) Theme: Fear and prejudice Literary Focus: Characterization, motives, relationships, and inferencing Day Three: Genre: Fiction Title: The Water of Life by Howard Pyle (excerpt - part one) Theme: Strength and bravery Literary Focus: Theme, characterization, perspective, and motives Day Four: Genre: Fiction Title: The Water of Life by Howard Pyle (excerpt - part two) Theme: Strength and bravery Literary Focus: Theme, characterization, perspective, and motives 4-day Summer Camp includes; ~ test-taking strategies ~ text-based vocabulary ~ narration and annotation of the text ~ student readings and interactions ~ two written responses with text evidence (content-based short answers/paragraphs) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Learning Goals
Improve reading comprehension, develop analytical skills, and nurture higher-order thinking.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Day One: The Griffin and the Minor Canon; Part One
Day one will include:
~ An introduction of myself, camp goals and expectations.
~ Explanation of vital vocabulary.
~ Review of the literary focus: Characterization, motives, relationships, and inferencing.
~ Review of the reading comprehension questions (test-taking strategies).
~ An interactive narration and annotation of the first half of the passage. All participants will be encouraged to join in the read aloud. This will help me determine understanding and fluency development. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Day Two: The Griffin and the Minor Canon; Part Two
Day two will include:
~ A summary of day one.
~ Completion of the second half of the passage.
~ Guided discussion of the plot.
~ In-class assessment; multiple-choice and writing prompt.
~ Any unfinished assessments will become independent homework. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Day Three: The Water of Life; Part One
Day three will include:
~ Explanation of vital vocabulary.
~ Review of the literary focus: Theme, characterization, perspective, and motives
~ Review of the reading comprehension questions (test-taking strategies).
~ An interactive narration and annotation of the first half of the passage. All participants will be encouraged to join in the read aloud. This will help me determine understanding and fluency development. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Day Four: The Water of Life; Part Two
Day four will include:
~ A summary of day three.
~ Completion of the second half of the passage.
~ Guided discussion of the plot.
~ In-class assessment; multiple-choice and writing prompt.
~ Any unfinished assessments will become independent homework.
~ Closing remarks and discussions. 50 mins online live lesson
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
About me -
~ I have taught multiple grade levels for over 20 years.
~ I have taught English Language Arts in middle school for 15+ years.
~ I am ELA certified for grades 4th through 8th.
~ I am certified as a generalist in Early Childhood - 4th Grade.
~ I am certified in ESL for grades Early Childhood - 12th Grade.
~ I am certified in Special Education for grades Early Childhood - 12th Grade.Reviews
Live Group Course
$55
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-8 learners per class
