Mastering Notes: A Guide for Middle School Success
In this 2-week self-paced class, students will review and practice note-taking strategies by viewing video lessons, reading informational passages, highlighting main ideas, defining vocabulary words, and answering reading questions.
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
3-6 per weekCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Along with the big changes of middle school, comes a shift in how students are learning. For the first time, many need to read to learn new information and use that new knowledge in some way (filling out guided notes, a lab report, etc.). In this class, students will learn the importance of note-taking along with tips and tricks to save them time and frustration. Through a mixture of video lessons, reading informational passages, defining unknown words, answering reading comprehension questions and playing Blooket, students will gain confidence in their note-taking skills.
Learning Goals
Students will review effective note-taking strategies by viewing a video lesson and completing a guided note sheet.Students will practice using note-taking strategies by reading/highlighting/annotating grade level informational text passages.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Note-Taking & Fiction vs. Nonfiction
View video lessons, complete guided notes, and play Blooket 10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Evolution of Video Games
Read a grade-level informational passage, highlight main ideas, define unknown words, and answer reading comprehension questions 13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
The Titanic
Read a grade-level informational passage, highlight main ideas, define unknown words, and answer reading comprehension questions 35 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Major Dog Groups
Read a grade-level informational passage, highlight main ideas, define unknown words, and answer reading comprehension questions 13 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
*This class accommodates those with learning differences including ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.
*Guided notes, graphic organizers and video lessons are used in the class
*Informational texts have a read-aloud video
Parental Guidance
The Titanic informational text does include drowning and death.
Blooket is use and students don't need an account to access the activities.
Supply List
Students will need
*copies of class materials ("The Evolution of Gaming" and "The Titanic") provided by the instructor
*highlighter
*pen/pencilJoined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
A certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over 15 years of teaching experience with grades 6-12. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$20
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Ages: 9-14
