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Textual Treasures: Navigating Informational Texts in Middle School
Christine- Little Reading Coach
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(5)
In this 8-week course, students will review fiction and nonfiction, practice note-taking skills, define vocabulary words, find text evidence, and complete reading comprehension questions.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In middle school, students increase their amount of nonfiction reading. Classes like social studies, science, and math, rely on informational texts to teach students new information. Students must use different reading strategies when tackling nonfiction works. In this course, students will practice reading and comprehending nonfiction passages written by the course instructor. During each class, students will: *Review the difference between fiction and nonfiction passages *Practice reading...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Going ViralPractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.Week 2Lesson 2Taylor SwiftPractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.Week 3Lesson 3The TitanicPractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.Week 4Lesson 4William ShakespearePractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.Week 5Lesson 5The Evolution of GamingPractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.Week 6Lesson 6Daylight Saving TimePractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.Week 7Lesson 7The Fountain of YouthPractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.Week 8Lesson 8Life in the Middle AgesPractice note-taking skills, complete reading comprehension questions, define vocabulary words, and find text evidence.
Students will compare/contrast fiction and nonfiction by participating in a discussion Students will review note-taking strategies by watching instructor model different methods (highlighting, labeling) Students will improve their reading comprehension skills by answering questions and participating in discussions. Students will gain knowledge of new vocabulary words by completing a graphic organizer and participating in discussions.
A certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with 15 years experience teaching students in grades 6-12.
Homework Offered
*Students will complete a Blooket quiz for homework *Students may have to finish defining vocabulary or answering reading questions depending on the class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Blooket quizzes will be assigned each week based on the nonfiction text that was read in class. Students will complete these quizzes for homework. If a learner scores below a 70%, the instructor will reach out to parents/guardians. Quizzes are not mandatory, but they inform the instructor and family.Grades Offered
Grades offered upon request. Please reach out to the course instructor for more information.
This class is ideal for learners with unique learning needs. We focus on reading strategies and comprehension. Please reach out to the instructor for accommodation information :).
The instructor will provide Word Document versions of the informational texts. Students may print or view the materials electronically. *Students should come to class with teacher provided materials, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil. Week 1- Going Viral Week 2- Taylor Swift Week 3- The Titanic Week 4-William Shakespeare Week 5- The Evolution of Gaming Week 6- Daylight Saving Time Week 7- The Fountain of Youth Week 8- Life in the Middle Ages
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The Titanic does discuss drowning and death.
Week 1- Going Viral Week 2- Taylor Swift Week 3- The Titanic Week 4-William Shakespeare Week 5- The Evolution of Gaming Week 6- Daylight Saving Time Week 7- The Fountain of Youth Week 8- Life in the Middle Ages Blooket will also be used. Students do not need an account to access the quizzes.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(5)
Hi everyone! I teach mostly middle grades (4-8) reading and writing classes, including ones for learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I’m a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over fifteen years of teaching experience...
Group Class
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-18 learners per class
