Magazine Madness for Super 2nd Graders!
In this on-going course for 2nd grade students, students will learn comprehension strategies through grade-level, non-fiction magazines. Students will practice main idea, text features, compare and contrast, squential order, and vocabulary.
Sarah Tovar
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(63)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2
In this class, we will be using text around a 2nd grade reading level. Each day, students will learn a new comprehension strategy through a Scholastic News Magazine. Each magazine will cover specific skills, have a fun video and game, as well as an activity. Below are weekly examples of the course, magazines, and skills that will be covered each week. New magazines come out each month; therefore, the skills/strategies/focus/articles will change. Week of 6/8 * Comprehension Strategy - Text features * Other skills - Vocabulary, key details, writing * Science and social studies focus - Character traits, enviromental protection * Magazine articles - TBD Week of 6/15 * Comprehension Strategy - Sequence of Events * Other skills - Key details, vocabulary, using visuals * Science and social studies focus - States of matter, migration, life cycles * Magazine articles - TBD Week of 6/22 * Comprehension Strategy - Main idea and details * Other skills - Vocabulary, key details, text features * Science and social studies focus - Endangered animals, history, American heroes * Magazine articles - TBD Week of 6/29 * Comprehension Strategy - Problem/Solution using key details * Other skills - Vocabulary, text features, writing * Science and social studies focus - Weather and its effects of daily life, animal habitats, wildlife conservation * Magazine articles - TBD Week of 7/6 OFF Week of 7/13 * Comprehension Strategy - Vocabulary and opinion writing * Other skills - Key details, use of visuals * Science and social studies focus - Plant parts, form and function, safety rules * Magazine articles - TBD Week of 7/20 * Comprehension Strategy - Text Features * Other skills - Vocabulary, key details, * Science and social studies focus - Endangered animals, technology, holidays * Magazine articles - TBD Week of 7/27 * Comprehension Strategy - Main Idea and details * Other skills - Vocabulary, writing, sight words * Science and social studies focus - Community helpers, personal development * Magazine articles - TBD Week of 8/3 * Comprehension Strategy - Vocabulary and text features * Other skills - Key details, writing * Science and social studies focus - Healthy habits, bullying * Magazine articles - TBD This class has no tentative end date; however, please note that once the 2023-2024 school year begins, days and times are subject to change. Each week, we will read a different, new, up-to-date magazine and practice different skills (listed above).
Learning Goals
LEARNING GOALS
* Students will read and discuss Grade 2 appropriate informational texts
* Students will identify key details in articles
* Students will read grade-level vocabulary
* Students will identify nonfiction text features
* Students will use visuals to examine and analyze information (settings, events, characters, information)
* Students will identify the main idea and details of a text
* Students will compare and contrast two or more texts
* Students will identify and retell events and facts in a sequence
* Students will evaluate and discuss ideas encountered in texts
* Students will read grade-level sight words
* Students will write opinion pieces
Other Details
Supply List
Throughout the course, each class will require a 1 or 2-page handout, depending on the class. Students will need a pencil and possibly coloring utensils.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Scholastic News Magazine (permission granted)
Joined July, 2020
5.0
63reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Sarah Tovar. I am a 3rd grade teacher in Florida. I have an Elementary Education degree from the University of Central Florida. I am certified to teach grades K-6 and I am reading and ESOL endorsed. I have taught 6-8th grade intensive reading, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade (all subjects). I enjoy teaching ages 6-10 but I am always open to help and teach anyone in need.
My husband and I do not stay in one place long. Being a military family, we move frequently. Since the birth of our 6-year-old son, I decided to stay home and homeschool him until this past year when he entered Kindergarten. During those years, I have taught English online and I currently provide private tutoring. I love teaching and working with children. It is exciting to meet new students along with seeing familiar faces.
I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects, such as phonics, reading comprehension, creative writing, and math. In my classes, I will incorporate hands-on learning to make the lessons interactive and engaging. We will focus on step-by-step problem solving, making deep connections, how to interact with content, diving deeper into specific skills, and teach students that learning can be fun. I always modify and accommodate each student and their needs. I help students who are struggling to meet grade level proficiency, as well as students who need to expand and extend their learning.
I believe every child is unique and learns at their own pace. I will do my best to meet the needs of every child. Let us have fun learning together! I will see you in my classroom!
-Mrs. SarahReviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
2-6 learners per class
