Guthriegabs Reading Skills Camp for Middle School Non-Fiction Informational Text
In this 5-day small group class, we will review each of the five non-fiction text structures and practice strategies for reading and comprehension.
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Teacher observationClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Do you struggle with reading in science and history class? Do you find it difficult to sequence events, find the main idea, or write a summary? Using visual presentations of short articles students will be taught the five text features and structures that are found in non-fiction reading. Each day we will read a different article in either science or history. Students will learn reading strategies that allow them to identify key terms and ideas in addition to learning how to identify the main idea and summarize passages. Students will learn how to read using critical thinking skills and understand that non-fiction passages are read differently than fiction passages. Students should be reading at a 7th-grade reading level or above for this course. Students do not need to have prior science or history knowledge to be successful in this course. Mini grammar and vocabulary lessons will be included with each lesson. I use Pear Deck to allow for students to interact throughout the lesson. Pear Deck also allows students to post their answers and writing individually. Day 1: descriptive text-science Day 2: sequence/chronological-science/history Day 3: compare/contrast-science Day 4: cause/effect-history Day 5: problem/solution-social studies Please reach out to me for a day and time that works best for your learner, if you need a different class schedule.
Learning Goals
Identify the 5 text structures
Identify common prefixes and suffixes
Identify the main idea
Write a summary sentence.
Read with fluency.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I use science and history articles that are age-appropriate for students ages 11-14.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Limestone University
I am a licensed teacher for students in grades 2-9. I am highly qualified to teach science and history as well. I was named the reading and writing teacher in my district two times. Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
