Montessori Online Language Course - Reading Strategies (Grade 3)
Students will learn how to apply comprehension strategies such as making predictions, summarizing texts, and identifying story elements like characters and settings to deepen their understanding of both fiction and nonfiction texts.
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3
We are proud to be the first and only accredited Montessori school on the Outschool platform, featuring certified teachers who bring their expertise from our brick-and-mortar school located in Ontario, Canada. In the grade 3 Reading Strategies class, students will delve into various elements to deepen their understanding and analytical skills. In this class, students will explore text structures, literary devices, and point of view in literary texts. They will develop inference skills and analyze visual and story elements. Engaging with Level 1 and 2 literary and informational texts, students will enhance comprehension and critical analysis skills through a variety of reading strategies. Topics covered include: - Literary Analysis: Students will learn to analyze and interpret literary texts by examining elements such as plot, character development, theme, and symbolism. They will practice identifying these elements and understanding how they contribute to the overall meaning and impact of the text. - Text Structure: Students will explore different organizational structures in both literary and informational texts. They will learn to identify patterns such as chronological order, cause and effect, problem-solution, and compare-contrast, which helps them comprehend complex information more effectively. - Literary Devices: Students will study figurative language techniques like simile, metaphor, personification, and symbolism. They will learn how authors use these devices to create imagery, evoke emotions, and convey deeper meanings in literature. - Point of View: Students will analyze how the perspective from which a story is told (first-person and third-person) influences their understanding of characters, events, and themes in literary texts. - Inference: Students will develop inferential skills by drawing conclusions based on textual evidence and their own background knowledge. They will learn to make educated guesses about characters' motivations, outcomes of events, and implicit meanings in texts. - Visual and Story Elements: Students will examine visual elements (such as illustrations, charts, graphs) and story elements (like plot, setting, characterization) to deepen their comprehension and interpretation of texts. - Literary Texts Level 1 and 2: Students will engage with literary texts at different levels of complexity. Level 1 texts focus on basic comprehension skills like summarizing and identifying main ideas, while Level 2 texts challenge students with more sophisticated analysis of characters, themes, and literary devices. - Informational Texts Level 1 and 2: Students will build skills in reading and comprehending informational texts. Level 1 texts introduce basic concepts like identifying key details and text structures, while Level 2 texts require students to extract and evaluate information, analyze author's purpose, and distinguish between fact and opinion. Class Structure: The class will be structured around interactive discussions, guided reading activities, and hands-on exercises. Students will engage in group activities, partner work, and independent reading assignments to practice and apply the skills they learn. My teaching method will involve a blend of direct instruction, modelling, and guided practice to scaffold learning and support student comprehension and analysis. My teaching style will be student-centered, fostering active participation and critical thinking. Students will have ample opportunities to interact with me and their peers through discussions, Q&A sessions, collaborative tasks, and feedback sessions to deepen their understanding and refine their skills in reading strategies.
Learning Goals
Students will develop the ability to comprehend and analyze literary and informational texts. They will identify main ideas, summarize key details, and make inferences based on evidence from the text.
Students will understand different text structures such as chronological order, cause and effect, problem-solution, and compare-contrast. They will learn how to recognize these structures in various genres of writing to enhance understanding information.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Literary Analysis
Students will build skills that involve understanding the central message or purpose of a text (main idea), the reason behind why the author wrote the text (author's purpose), and the underlying message or lesson conveyed by the story (theme). These concepts are essential for developing deeper insights into texts and improving overall comprehension skills.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Text Structure
Students will learn to recognize and understand different organizational patterns in texts, such as chronological order, cause and effect, problem-solution, and compare-contrast, which helps them navigate and comprehend complex information effectively.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Literary Devices
Students will be introduced to literary devices such as simile, metaphor, personification, symbolism, and imagery. They will learn how authors use these devices to enhance meaning, create mood, and engage readers more deeply with the text.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Point of View
Students will study how the perspective from which a story is told (first-person and third-person) affects their understanding of characters, events, and themes in literary texts.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance and support may sometimes be required to supervise young learners. We may need help using various stationary items (i.e., scissors, stapler etc.), or preparing materials before class.
Supply List
A weekly material list will be provided to you prior to class, in preparation for the following week of classes. Learners are responsible for having the listed materials on hand and printed worksheets ready. If learners are missing a material, alternative suggestions can be provided. Classes will typically require commonly found household items or stationary such as: pencil, eraser, highlighter, scissors, stapler, glue etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Accounting from University of Waterloo
Master's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Bangalore University
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Ocad university
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from University of Waterloo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Carleton University
Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce from University of Guelph
Bachelor's Degree in Education from York University
Bachelor's Degree from McMaster University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from York University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Centennial College
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Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $144 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-9
2-6 learners per class