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Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Medical Mystery Reading Comprehension Camp

Class
Lindi Metcalf
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(158)
This creative book, "Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of France" is certain to capture your child's heart as we discuss how Franklin impacted both science and history while coining a new phrase: mesmerized.

Class experience

US Grade 2 - 5
This class is taught in English.
Students will gain understanding of vocabulary and a historical event that significantly impacted the world of science and medicine.  Students will talk and write, gaining valuable communication skills as they apply their knowledge from the text.  
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
Homework Offered
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.
Assessments Offered
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.
Grades Offered
paper
pencil
crayons

Book:  "Mesmerized:  How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of France" by Mara Rockliff
Because the book will be shared through a document camera, there is no need to purchase copies of the book.  I will read it with your child.
"Mesmerized:  How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of France" by Mara Rockliff
Because the book will be shared through a document camera, there is no need to purchase copies of the book.  I will read it with your child.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(158)
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ABOUT THE TEACHER 

Hi! I am Dr. Lindi Metcalf, and I am so excited to be teaching reading foundations for young readers as we explore literature and language!  I absolutely love what I do and will work hard to ensure the best education for your... 
Group Class

$38

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

Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 7-11
1-10 learners per class

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