"I Can Read! Write! Spell!" ELA Grades 2 & 3
"I Can Read! Write! Spell!" ELA Grades 2 & 3 develops basic language, word repetition, short sentences, familiar words, simple concepts via shared & beginning reading skills, helping young learners read with confidence.
Paula Reid
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(39)
What's included
2 live meetings
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. 📚 Read assigned pages from assigned story or book at home with parents ✏️ Practice reading something learner likes to read for 10 minutes each day 📚 Study sight and new vocabulary words from each lesson ✏️ Practice writing sentences taught in classClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
"I Can Read! Write! Spell!" ELA Grades 2 & 3 is for emergent and eager readers, helping learners develop basic language, word repetition, short sentences, familiar words, simple concepts via shared & beginning reading skills, developing confident young readers. These sessions are interactive where learners will read aloud with their Teacher, learn new vocabulary words, sight words, practice spelling, writing and phonetics [sounding our words, blending beginning, middle & ending sounds, word families] to help improve their reading, as well as comprehension, understanding details and sequence of events in each story/book read. Learners will practice shared and paired reading with their Teacher and other learners in the class. This class is appropriate for students in Second Grade who are trying their best to read [and readers who want more], Second & Third Graders, and English Language Learners/ESL learners. Learners should know the letters of the alphabet, have some knowledge of their sounds, and have basic knowledge of basic sight words [a, and, all, but, do, good, in, is, have, now, that, they, who, with, yes, etc.]. Learners should NOT worry if they don't know EVERY letter sound, short or long vowel sounds because, if you're just starting out, this class is ideal for beginners [emergent] and those looking to strengthen their reading skills [eager readers] and ESL students [English as a Second Language] because they'll learn the skills to help become a fluent English reader, speaker and writer in these classes. Are you ready? Let's learn to read or become a better reader in this "I Can Read! Write! Spell!" ELA Grades 2 & 3. 📚 Month of September: The Best Seat in Second Grade: A Back to School Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 2) ✏️ The Fat Cat Sat On The Mat (I Can Read Level 1) by Nurit Karlin 📚 Little Critter: Monster Truck (My First I Can Read) by Mercer Mayer ✏️ Fox the Tiger (My First I Can Read) by Corey R. Tabor 📚 Month of October: My Favorite Spooky Stories ✏️ Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Level 2) 📚 Lulu Goes to Witch School: A Halloween Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 2) 📚 Month of November: Gobble Up, Snoopy!: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Peanuts) ✏️ Mittens (My First I Can Read) by Lola M. Schaefer 📚 Whose Hat Is It? (My First I Can Read) by Valeri Gorbachev 📚Month of December: Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 2) ✏️ Cooking With the Grinch (Dr. Seuss) 📚 Month of January: Snowball Soup [Little Critter, My First I Can Read) ✏️Hello, Ninja. Goodbye, Tooth! by N. D. Wilson 📚 Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream by Rob Scotton 📚 Month of February: ✏️ Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats by Bruce Hale 📚 Mittens (My First I Can Read) by Lola M. Schaefer ✏️ Whose Hat Is It? (My First I Can Read) by Valeri Gorbachev Dates and reading list will be updated periodically. Reading List of future upcoming I Can Read! Series books: 📚 Digger the Dinosaur (My First I Can Read) by Rebecca Dotlich ✏️ Otter: What Pet Is Best? (My First I Can Read) by Sam Garton Other books in our series of classes: 📚 There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro *** A different book may be substituted with notice. *** Book titles are subject to change depending on the reading levels of the learners enrolled. *** Parents will be notified in advance of titles of the month so they can be purchased in advance. For academic purposes, cameras and mics must be working and turned on for the duration of each lesson.
Learning Goals
Learning goals for learners:
📚 learn and practice sight words and new vocabulary
✏️ learn patterns & word families
📚 learners will improve their spelling
✏️ learners will improve their writing [two word sentences, three word and short sentences]
📚 practice speaking in complete sentences
✏️ learn phonemic awareness and phonics to decode words
📚 learners will improve reading fluency including accuracy, pace and expression
✏️ learners will improve their reading comprehension
📚 learners will gain and improve their confidence in their reading ability
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents, the books in the "I Can Read!" series has been used since 1957 and is widely known as a premier line for beginning readers. I chose this particular series for that reason and because it has hundreds of titles featuring award-winning authors and illustrators. A teacher [and parents] can find books at every stage to engage and excite young readers! Additional books outside the "I Can Series" have been chosen as good, solid, teach me to read books and will be used from time-to-time throughout the year.
Safety and security in the learning environment is my priority as well as Outschool's.
I encourage parents to feel free to check out each book on my reading list to ensure its appropriateness for your learner and that you are comfortable with the content.
Additionally, please be sure to have all the learner supplies listed below in the Learner Supply List at the learner's first class so s/he is ready and prepared to participate fully upon enrollment. Thank you.
*** A different book may be substituted with notice.
For academic purposes, cameras and mics must be working and turned on for the duration of each lesson.
Supply List
📚 eager and curious mind ✏️ listening ears 📚 books from the reading list ✏️ white board [9" X 12" minimal for sentence writing, spelling, blends, word families] 📚 dry erase markers ✏️ dry erase eraser [or clean sock] 📚 lined writing paper ✏️ pencil *** Additional materials may be needed for special projects. Parents will be notified in advance so materials can be brought to class or have at home to complete a project that complements a lesson. For academic purposes, cameras and mics must be working and turned on for the duration of each lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2023
4.8
39reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
I am a retired public school Principal who has taught and written curriculum for grades K-12 in all subject areas. I have taught learners from grades K-12, Special needs learners, adults, ESL learners from several countries it seems for most of my life. Teaching children is what I love to do! And teaching learners of all ages to read and write is my passion. I personally am an avid reader and have been since I was a little girl hearing my Mom say, "Lights out in there. It's way past your bedtime" as I read with a flashlight under my covers. I love to work with children in all subject area [reading, writing, science, cooking to name a few] but teaching them to read and write in particular is probably my favorite. Seeing the "lights" come on as a learner "gets it" is what I love most and love being a part of that experience.
I am very happy to be teaching on the Outschool platform and look forward to my passion for reading, rubbing off on your learner. Reviews
Live Group Class
$32
weekly ($16 per class)2x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
2-8 learners per class
