Ocean Explorers Small Group Reading and Writing Workshop! (Ages 9-12)

This class meets once a week and is set up to help students strengthen their writing and vocabulary skills.  This class is also designed to keep the student engaged, interested and will be discussion based. At the beginning of the class the student will choose which sea animal they would like to do research on. Each assignment, and worksheet will be based on the students skill set and grade level.
With my guidance, we will read National Geographic articles and watch videos about the Sea Creature. Together, they will learn new vocabulary words and write basic sentence about facts on the Sea animal. During this, we will also research ways to preserve the species which will motivate and influence the student to make a difference and spread awareness. During the instruction, the student will be asked to have a print out of the blank vocabulary and sentence sheets, which are provided in the materials section. With the teacher, the student will use the Definitions worksheet to write and explain the words being learned, as well as determine the part of speech ( they will be taught using the parts of sheets chart). For this one on one course, the child is allowed to choose the animal they want to learn about. I am asking to have them choose an animal before the class starts. If the child is not able or not wanting to pick a specific sea creature, they can be given choices or it can be chosen by the teacher. 

For an example for each class structure:
1. Students will choose a sea animal 

2.  Together will discover and read National Geographic articles and watch videos about: 
- Basic facts on the animal
- Pictures 
- Videos
- The life cycle
- Reproduction
- Consevration status
-Threats
- Predators
- What we can do to preserve the species

3. Definitions worksheet
We will write a few vocabulary words and definitions that relate to the animal. Since this section can be on going, we will write down vocabulary words that can relate to all species in the first couple in first couples sessions. Examples of definitions that may be used: Reproduction: Two animals making offspring. Offspring: The animals young.  

4.  Writing and drawing sheet
Students will draw the sea creature, write facts, and how we can save the species. 

5. Create your own animals fact book
 If the student plans to continue with tutoring session, they will be asked to keep each vocabulary, writing and drawing sheet to make their own sea creature book!

*Print both worksheets before each class.
Schedule set up: 1 time a week for 4 weeks


Week 1: Manta ray


Week 2: Megalodon Shark


Week 3: Jellyfish


Week 4: Sea turtles


Week 5: Man of war


More to come!