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Matisse: The King of Color 2 Day Reading Comprehension Camp

In the 2 day camp, Matisse: The King of Color, students learn about a friendship that inspired the stained-glass chapel window design. Students will learn about Matisse's famous works of art while inferencing, questioning, & sequencing.
Lindi Metcalf
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What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over. Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send me the student's work through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing. Parents can also practice reading comprehension strategies at home: 1. Be sure you have your child's attention. 2. Minimize distractions. 3. As you read, have students repeat phrases back to you. 4. Ask yourself questions while you read…”I wonder why…” 5. Use “wait time.” Give students a minute to think before repeating your question. 6. Check for understanding. Ask them to repeat the question back to you. 7. Help students make connections between the book and their own experiences! 8. For emergent writers, always pair writing and drawing together! Draw and write with the story in mind!
Assessment
Students will be assessed informally through participation, questioning, and by completing a written response and drawing based on the book we read. (Note: We will review pre-writing strategies for young writers who do not yet write words.) Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over. Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send the student's work to me through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
In Matisse:  The King of Color 2 Day Reading Comprehension Camp, students will meet 1 week for 2 days to read and discuss the artist Henri Matisse, known for both his use of color and design.  He was a printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter--and  his friendship with his nurse, Monique.  He uses Monique's drawing to draw a brilliant set of stained-glass chapel windows, and then uses his influence to raise enough money to build the chapel. This is the true account of Matisse and the chapel at Venice in southern France.  Students will learn about Matisse's famous works of art while inferencing, questioning, and sequencing.

Students at this age are also learning to be good readers.  Good readers use prior knowledge, make predictions, summarize, question, infer, visualize, and make inferences.  WHEW!  That's a LOT!  It is important for children to be able to comprehend what they read--but HOW does that happen?  Students must apply literal, inferential, and evaluative skills to answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions based on the text.  In this camp, we will practice answering comprehension questions focused on inferences and making predictions. Students will review new vocabulary, and answering the 5W's + H (how) questions while reading each story.

During each 50 minute class:
• Students will be welcomed to class.  We will quickly review the class rules and our learning goals.  
• We will go over a short 5-minute mini lesson on story structure and plot elements.  Emphasis will be placed on building the literary vocabulary (setting, characters, events, problem/solution.) Students will then listen to the book about Henri Matisse to apply their skills.  
• Students will then spend approximately 20 minutes with teacher guidance, using a story map to identify plot elements.  Younger children will draw a picture with details to complete the story map.  Teacher support will be available to all students during this time. Students should raise their hand if they have a question.
• As a class, we will review the material covered in the mini lesson and I will answer any questions prior to dismissing the class.  

Day 1: Who is Matisse?  What are his most famous works?  We will read the first half of the book.
Day 2: We will finish reading the book and explore Matisse's legacy.  We will integrate art history with reading comprehension. 

(NOTE:  Children learn vocabulary, sequencing, and prediction skills through repetition of stories.  If you feel your child would benefit from hearing the stories again, I would love to have him/her join me in additional sections of the class!)

Other Details

Supply List
Your child will need paper, pencil, and crayons/colored pencils (or their favorite art supplies) for this camp.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Matisse: The King of Color by Laurence Anholt will be read aloud to your child over the duration of the camp. Because the story is read aloud (with a document camera), there is no need to purchase copies of the book. I will read them to your child.
Joined June, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have enjoyed 25 years in the public school system and have the following experience:

*Currently teaching middle school ELA
Elementary Education--certified (with preschool, elementary, and middle school teaching experience)
Preschool Special Education--certified
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Education Administration

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$36

for 2 classes
2x per week, 1 week
50 min

Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-10 learners per class

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