Homeschoolers: Middle School Reading & Writing Intervention
In this 8-week course, students will work to improve their reading, writing, vocabulary, context clues, theme, author's purpose, editing and revising skills.
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Short assignments will be assigned after each lesson.Assessment
A baseline reading assessment will be conducted and a final project will be required.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
The reading and writing intervention course is designed to go at a slower pace for students to have time not only hone their skills, but also build confidence through practice and presentation. Each week students will focus on reading, writing, and grammar through discussion, guided activities, games and video clips. In the eight week course, students will cover: sentence structure, vocabulary and context clues, narrative writing techniques, revising and editing, theme and author's purpose, and argumentative writing. At the end of the course students will have the option to present a final project to showcase their growth.
Learning Goals
Build foundation skills in grammar and structure.Increase reading and writing skills.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Reading and Writing Skills
Assess current reading and writing levels, introduce class goals, and establish baseline skills. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sentence Structure and Types of Sentences
Identify and create simple, compound, and complex sentences. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Vocabulary and Context Clues
Improve vocabulary skills and use context to infer meaning. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Narrative Writing Techniques
Develop narrative skills using descriptive language and clear sequencing. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Students with IEPs and 504s are encouraged to participate. Students will be supported with differentiated support such as graphic organizers, sentence stems, word banks and video explanations.
Supply List
Google docs Paper and pens (optional)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in English from Regis University
Bachelor's Degree from Bay Path University
Greetings friends!
Come on in this room. The ancestor and great writer, Maya Angelou said: When you learn, teach. When you get, give! I have always loved to read and learn about new things. I've found in my 16 years of being an educator that learning keeps you young in mind and heart, while teaching keeps you active, grateful and mindful of what you were before you knew what you do now. Therefore, I keep striving to learn new things and facilitate learning with others of all ages and in many places.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Theatre Arts with honors from Bay Path University for women and a Master's degree in Writing and Literature Education from Regis University.
I have lived and taught in urban schools in the United States (licensed), Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt.Reviews
Live Group Course
$2
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
2-6 learners per class
