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Help! I Need Confidence in Reading so I Pass End of the Year Tests (Group)

As an educator and parent, I know the stress students are under to pass the state-mandated end of year tests. Using the state released study guides, I can teach students and give feedback on what it takes to pass those important tests.
Class

What's included

5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will need to work on certain question types for homework. The answers must be submitted, so I have time to give accurate feedback and to get it returned, so we can discuss it at the next session.
Assessment
I will grade the same way they will be scored on the mandated tests.
Grading
included

Class Experience

I can do 3rd through 6th grade, and I am willing to split times by grade levels. The class will be a positive, engaging environment set up with the learner in mind. Furthermore, the class will be rigorous to ensure all sections of the study guide have been taught. The in-depth grading and relevant discussion will ensure the students will be ready for the tests. By allowing students to learn what is expected, they will be able to relax and do their best on the test!

Students will be taught with the English Language Arts (this includes Reading and Writing) state released end of the year study guides. By practicing the format and the question types, students will become comfortable and confident by testing time.  This will reduce stress and anxiety, because students will feel better prepared going into the test setting. I will model and interact with the students, as well as explain and grade the independent practice. The guidance and feedback will prepare students to be ready for the test. You must start months in advance in order to be familiar with each  question type. The topics include  DESCRIPTION OF TEST FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION, ITEM TYPES, DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE EXAMPLE ITEMS, CONTENT DESCRIPTION AND ADDITIONAL SAMPLE ITEMS, ADDITIONAL SAMPLE ITEM KEYS, EXAMPLE SCORING RUBRICS, EXEMPLAR RESPONSES, AND WRITING RUBRICS. 

A breakdown of each week:
Week 1:  READING LITERARY TEXT
READING PASSAGES
KEY TERMS 
SAMPLE ITEMS
SAMPLE ITEM KEYS 
EXAMPLE SCORING RUBRIC AND EXEMPLAR RESPONSES
Week 2: READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT (Expository, Argumentative, Narrative)
READING PASSAGES
KEY TERMS
SAMPLE ITEMS
SAMPLE ITEM KEYS
EXAMPLE SCORING RUBRIC AND EXEMPLAR RESPONSE 
Week 3  WRITING 
CONTENT DESCRIPTION
KEY TERMS 
SAMPLE ITEMS
SAMPLE ITEM KEYS 
EXAMPLE SCORING RUBRICS AND EXEMPLAR RESPONSES
Week 4-5: LANGUAGE
CONTENT DESCRIPTION
KEY TERMS 
SAMPLE ITEMS 
SAMPLE ITEM KEYS
EXAMPLE SCORING RUBRICS AND EXEMPLAR RESPONSES

Each week we will practice the test design. The following testing types are as follows:
*Passages 
*Multiple-Choice Questions 
*Two-Credit Constructed Response Questions
*Four-Credit Constructed Response Questions

Learning Goals

Students will learn the format and practice the question types for the ELA end of the year state mandated tests.
learning goal

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use released study guides from the State Department of Education in which you live.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Mercer University B.S. and Walden University M. Ed.
As an educator with a Master's Degree and 25 years experience specializing in Reading, I know what students need to study and to practice for these tests., as well as be successful in school. 

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$50

weekly
1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-5 learners per class

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