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Literacy Leap: Crafting Confidence Through Classics

Completed by 16 learners
Ages 8-12
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This dynamic 45-minute weekly class enhances reading fluency, intonation, understanding and writing through captivating literary excerpts. Students will explore renowned authors' works, improving both comprehension and grammar skills.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(508 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Unlock the World of Classic Literature: Enhance Your English Skills

Join our engaging online class designed to elevate your English reading and writing abilities through the enchanting world of classic literature. This unique learning opportunity is perfect for students eager to explore the depths of renowned literary works while refining their language skills.

What Will Be Taught?

This class offers a comprehensive approach to mastering English, focusing on the intricate aspects of reading and writing. Students will delve into the artistry of language, discovering how to interpret and craft compelling narratives inspired by literary greats.

Topics Covered

We will explore timeless classics such as "Winnie the Pooh," "The Secret Garden," stories by Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, and C.S. Lewis, among others. Each session will unravel the magic of these works, highlighting figures of speech, parts of speech, and the specific grammar employed.

Class Structure

Meeting once a week for 45 minutes, our class is structured to maximize learning through varied activities. Each session begins with reading aloud excerpts sent in advance, emphasizing tone, intonation, and punctuation. Students will engage in text analysis, uncovering deeper meanings and literary techniques, followed by oral comprehension exercises and a structured writing activity.

Teaching Methodology

My teaching style is relaxed and student-centered, fostering a welcoming environment where students can have fun while learning. I encourage interaction and self-expression by posing thought-provoking questions and nurturing a sense of curiosity.

Interactive Learning Experience

Students will enjoy a rich interactive experience, with opportunities to engage in discussions, participate in games, and watch video clips that complement the literature being studied. This dynamic approach ensures that learners are actively involved and can connect with the material on a personal level.

Nurturing Creativity and Confidence

By modeling their writing on successful authors, students will not only improve their fluency and comprehension but also enhance their creativity and confidence in using English. Our goal is to inspire budding writers and readers to appreciate the beauty of language and storytelling.

Embark on this literary journey and transform your English skills through the captivating world of classic literature!

⇢ Week of 13/01/25: The Secret Garden
⇢ Week of 20/01/25: The Twits
⇢ Week of 27/01/25: Winnie the Pooh
⇢ Week of 03/02/25: Matilda

Learning Goals

Learning and understanding new Vocabulary
Write good-quality sentences

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined February, 2021
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, my name is Carlin King. I am a Year 1 teacher living and working in the United Kingdom. I have been a primary school teacher for more than ten years and love being part of the formative years. I have been trained in a number of different phonetic programmes including RWInc (Read, Write Inc). 

My greatest passion is teaching children to read and write. As a child, I loved to write stories. I found it came naturally to me as I was a total book worm. However, as a teacher, I have seen that many children struggle with creativity, vocabulary and sentence structure when it comes to their writing. When children have both a writing model and an interest in the subject matter - that is when creative writing takes shape. Engaging and exciting themes, fun and well-written books and fascinating historical events and characters are just some of the subjects I like to use in my writing lessons. These classes will be for primary school children roughly between the ages of 5-8. Basic phonetic knowledge needs to be there as we can then sound out and build sentences together.  

I am a firm believer in teaching phonics when it comes to fluent and confident reading. I have been teaching children to read throughout my teaching career and have had many experiences in different phonetic programmes. I decided to create my own phonic reading scheme, using what I know works, and make it engaging and exciting for children.
I believe teaching is about having fun and allowing children to get emersed in a subject. As a teacher, I strive to be a guide - allowing children to let their interest and curiosity drive their learning. As a child, I loved school and was privileged to go to more than one school as I spent my childhood living in different parts of Africa. I was born in Nambia and then moved to Ghana when I was nine years old.  As a teenager, I attended a wonderful boarding school in South Africa. I now live in England with my husband and two gorgeous babies.

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