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Mastering Standardized Test Reading and Writing Strategies

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Ages 11-14

Self-Paced Class

Enhance test scores with a self-paced course emphasizing critical reading skills and analysis for standardized assessments. Customized practice and strategies are included.

Louwi -Cert. ELA Educator, TESOL, Executive Coach

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What's included

1 pre-recorded lesson

1 week

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the class

Assessment

3-6 throughout the class

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Course Overview:
This rigorous self-paced course will teach students essential strategies for excelling on standardized tests. The focus will be on reviewing critical reading and writing skills, including understanding tone, identifying the main idea, recognizing themes, discerning the author’s purpose, and writing effective paragraphs.

Topics:
-Understanding and applying paragraph structure
-Identifying and analyzing tone, author’s purpose, plot, claim and evidence, central idea, theme, and supporting details
-Applying test-taking strategies when answering multiple-choice questions
-Applying writing approaches for open-ended questions

Course Structure:
The course is divided into several interactive modules, each focusing on a key aspect(s) of standardized test preparation. Each module will include a mix of interactive demonstrations, practice exercises, and interactive feedback sessions. A self-reflection writing activity is also included.

Teaching Methods & Interactions:
-4 Interactive Pre-recorded Demonstrations: Concise video demonstrations to explain concepts, processes, and strategies.
-4 Mock Standardized Test Practice Exercises: Hands-on practice including drag-and-drop activities and multiple-choice and/or open-ended questions to reinforce learning.
-Interactive Feedback: Solutions on practice exercises to help students improve.
-Self-reflection Activity: Based on lessons learned during each section of the course.
-Slides and Video Clips: Visual aids to enhance understanding of key concepts.

Teaching Style:
Our teaching style is student-centered and interactive, emphasizing the practical application of strategies through engaging activities and continuous feedback. We aim to create a supportive learning environment where students feel confident as they answer guided questions.

Learning Goals

Students will understand and apply paragraph structure when responding to standardized test practice questions.

Students will identify and analyze tone, author's purpose, central idea, theme, and supporting details.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

1 Lesson

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Master Standardized Test Reading and Writing Strategies

 This self-paced course will teach students essential strategies for excelling in standardized tests. The focus will be on developing critical reading and writing skills, including understanding tone, identifying the main idea, recognizing themes, discerning the author’s purpose, and writing effective paragraphs.

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Supply List

A notebook for note taking during session and pen or pencil are recommended.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Edpuzzle

Meet the teacher

Louwi -Cert. ELA Educator, TESOL, Executive Coach

Joined December, 2023

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts

1. Over 30 Years of Experience: As a certified English Language Arts teacher for grades 7-12, I bring decades of experience in teaching and engaging students.

2. Educational Technology Specialist: My background in educational technology for grades K-12 ensures a modern, effective approach to learning.

3. Proven ELA Tutor: I've successfully prepared students for standardized tests, focusing on key strategies to improve performance.

4. Interactive and Engaging Course: Our course includes practice exercises, interactive feedback sessions, and rigorous activities to keep students motivated.