Non-Fiction Reading Club: Build Advanced Comprehension Skills
This self-paced Non-Fiction Reading Club strengthens advanced comprehension skills with weekly articles, engaging video lessons, and guided questions. Students receive personalized feedback within 24 hours to support their progress. Perfect
Dayna H
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What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading article, answering questions and going over newer/vocabulary wordsGrading
weekly report completed by teacher on strengths, areas for growthClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This course focuses on building advanced reading comprehension skills through non-fiction. Students will learn strategies for understanding complex texts, expanding vocabulary, identifying main ideas and supporting details, making inferences, and engaging in critical thinking. Each week, students will practice applying these skills through a new teacher-prepared non-fiction article. These topics cover a wide range of interests, from science and technology to culture and the arts, keeping students engaged while learning essential comprehension skills. Each module follows a weekly structure: Read the Article: Students begin by reading a non-fiction article prepared by the teacher (20-25 minutes). Watch the Video Lesson: A 25-30 minute video guides students through the article, highlighting vocabulary, context, and key questions. Q&A Reflection Activity: After watching the video, students answer comprehension questions designed to deepen their understanding. Feedback: The teacher provides personalized feedback within 24 hours to reinforce learning. This class is self-paced, allowing students to work through each module at their own speed. Each week’s video lesson includes: A warm welcome and overview of weekly objectives. A read-aloud of the article, with pauses to emphasize vocabulary and context. Discussions on main ideas, key vocabulary, and important details. A summary of comprehension questions for students to reflect on. My teaching style is engaging, supportive, and structured to build confidence in reading comprehension. I focus on breaking down challenging concepts, guiding students through each step, and using relatable examples. Each module is designed to encourage independent learning, while still providing personalized feedback and encouragement. Since this is a self-paced class, students will interact with me primarily through: Feedback on Submitted Questions: I respond within 24 hours to any questions or comprehension reflections they submit. Check-Ins: I check in with each student when they start a new module to encourage their progress and offer support. Video Instruction: Though not live, the video lessons provide a welcoming, guided experience to feel connected with me as they learn.
Learning Goals
Strengthen Advanced Comprehension Skills: Students will learn to analyze main ideas, identify supporting details, and summarize complex non-fiction texts independently.Expand Vocabulary and Contextual Understanding: By encountering and studying advanced vocabulary in each article, students will improve their ability to infer word meanings from context and apply new vocabulary confidently.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
History and Culture
Explore fascinating stories from history and different cultures around the world. This week, students will dive into a historical or cultural event, discovering its significance and impact. They’ll focus on understanding context, identifying main ideas, and exploring cause and effect. Lesson 2:
Animals
This week is all about the amazing animal kingdom! Students will read an article on a unique animal or ecosystem, building scientific vocabulary and summarizing key information. They’ll practice identifying main ideas and supporting details to understand what makes each species special. Lesson 3:
Travel
Pack your virtual bags! Students will learn about an interesting travel destination or cultural landmark, practicing skills like inference and understanding descriptive language. They’ll also explore how authors use perspective to share unique places and experiences. Lesson 4:
Space
Blast off into space to explore recent discoveries or missions! This module covers topics like planets, stars, or exploration, with a focus on technical vocabulary and summarizing complex information. Students will develop skills in identifying supporting details and critical analysis. Other Details
Supply List
Notebook or Journal: For taking notes, recording new vocabulary, and completing weekly reflection activities. Pen or Pencil: For jotting down notes and ideas while reading or watching video lessons. Highlighter (optional): To highlight key details and main ideas in printed articles. Device with Internet Access: For accessing the weekly articles, video lessons, and submitting reflection activities. Printer (optional): For printing articles or activity sheets, if preferred for offline reading.
Sources
Each week, students will explore a teacher-prepared, non-fiction article created using reliable sources, such as National Geographic, NASA, Smithsonian, and other reputable educational platforms. These sources ensure that the information is accurate, age-appropriate, and engaging, allowing students to build advanced comprehension skills while learning about a variety of real-world topics.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Cape Breton University
With over four years of experience as an ESL teacher, I’ve helped students develop language and reading skills in engaging and accessible ways. My teaching focuses on building comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence in reading, with a dedication to supporting each student’s growth. I’m excited to bring this experience to a new reading comprehension club designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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