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Older Students Learn to Read

Reading becomes more manageable when children understand how words are built. My tutoring sessions focus on teaching students to read through syllable structure—breaking words into smaller, more understandable parts.
Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support
Mastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Progress monitoring on skills taught.
Progress Report
1-2 throughout the class

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
What will be taught?
Students will learn the foundational building blocks of words by understanding syllable types, patterns, and how they come together to form words. They will practice decoding multisyllabic words and improve their fluency, comprehension, and confidence in reading.

What topics will you cover?
The six types of syllables (closed, open, vowel-consonant-e, vowel team, r-controlled, and consonant-le).
How to divide words into syllables for easier decoding.
Strategies for reading longer, unfamiliar words.
Activities to build fluency and comprehension.


The class will be a mix of interactive activities, direct instruction, and hands-on practice:


I will use a combination of:

Direct instruction: Explaining and modeling concepts with visuals and examples.
Interactive activities: Games, group challenges, and word-building tasks to make learning engaging.
Multimedia tools: Slides, videos, and audio clips to cater to different learning styles.
Guided practice: Providing support as students work on decoding words and reading texts.
Independent application: Opportunities to practice skills on their own or in pairs.
What's your teaching style?
My teaching style is interactive, student-centered, and supportive. I aim to make learning engaging by connecting concepts to real-life reading experiences and empowering students to take ownership of their progress. I focus on positive reinforcement and celebrate every success, big or small.


Learners will interact with me regularly through:

Guided instruction during lessons.
One-on-one support during practice sessions

Learning Goals

Students will learn and apply syllable structure to decode unknown words.

Students will use the syllable types to build fluency in order to improve comprehension.
learning goal

Other Details

Learning Needs
Dyslexia, Struggling Readers, ADHD
Pre-Requisites
learners must know sounds/letters
Supply List
writing utensil and mode (marker board, paper, etc)

index cards
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching students and teachers for over 20 years.  My area of focus is teaching struggling readers.  

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$30

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Meets on demand
30 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14

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