Language Arts: Novel Studies- Reading Comprehension
In this course explore Elements of Literature through popular novels!
Kathy
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4.9
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have minimal homework in this class. Students will have vocabulary and spelling words each week. Most of the reading will be done together in class.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Schedule for each section: * if classes are small I am happy to change to different stories Join us in this Interactive Language Arts class for adventure, friendship, and fun! In this class we will read and analyze popular novels. Our focus will be on reading comprehension, plot, setting, vocabulary, spelling, point of view, conflict, comparing and contrasting, and characterization. Students will learn through short lectures at the beginning of each class to learn the Elements of Literature. Each class period students will write, analyze, and read. Each week students will work in groups or pairs on a game or project to reinforce learning concepts. Students will create an Interactive Notebook. Sample Schedule: Week 1: * Intro to Book 1 * Intro to the author * Intro to Elements of Literature * Interactive Notebook setup * Chapters 1-4 * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts Week 2: * Chapters 5-10 * Individual Writing Assignment * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts * Notebook Check Week 3: * Chapters 11-14 * Group Project Assigned * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts * Notebook Check Week 4: * Chapters 15-17 * Unit Test * Group Project Due * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts * Notebook Check * Movie comparison Week 5: * Intro to second Novel * Intro to the author * Quiz on Elements of Literature * Interactive Notebook setup * Chapters 1-6 * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts Week 6: * Chapters 7-13 * Individual Writing Assignment * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts * Notebook Check Week 7: * Chapters 14-20 * Group Project Assigned * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts * Notebook Check Week 8: * Chapters 21-end * Unit Test * Group Project Due * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts * Notebook Check * Movie comparison
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Supply List
Access to * Selected Novels * Books may vary depending on which section you are enrolled in * Please let me know if you can’t get the books and I will help you!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Kathy and I live in Southern California. I love working with students all around the World and of all different ages. I mainly teach classes that are Language Arts based (reading, writing, spelling, and grammar). I also teach about Historical figures, especially if I can tie them into Literature. I also love teaching about animals, and doing story time for the younger kids.
I have been teaching for over 15 years. I have taught in traditional school settings, charter schools, home schooled my own children, and taught online. I have a BA in English as well as a K-12 Teaching Credential. I am very passionate about helping people learn to love reading and writing. I also love to help people that need a little extra help with spelling and grammar. It makes me so proud and happy to have a student tell me how much they think they are improving or to get answers correct on something they missed before.
My approach to teaching is interactive and hands on. I want my students to learn while having fun. I ask a lot of comprehension questions, group work, pair work, and projects (depending on the class). I try to do as much of the work in class as possible so that kids can still be kids once they are done.
My background is in English but I love History and Science too (especially the experiments). It wouldn't be unusual in one of my classes to have to make something that just pops into my mind because it seems fun. I love animals, chocolate, and all things Disney!Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 88 learners
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Ages: 8-13
1-7 learners per class
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