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Become a Reading Detective - Discover the Clues to Reading Success! ~ 2nd 3rd

Completed by 570 learners
Ages 6-9
Live Group Class
Don’t let reading struggles turn into long-term learning gaps. Help your child catch up, keep up, or get ahead. In this fun and engaging class your child will build the skills and confidence needed to be become a successful reader.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(971 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
3-7 learners per class
25 min

What’s included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Additional after-class practice is provided.
Assessment
Ongoing parent communication is provided.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 3
Beginner Level
Give your child the reading boost they need. Whether they need to catch up, keep up, or get ahead, this class builds the strong reading and comprehension skills necessary for school success—all in a fun, engaging way - Become a Reading Detective! 

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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Studies show that if a child is not reading proficeintly by third grade, they are more likely to contiue to fall behind in school.  
Reading is a fundamental skill necessary for school and life success!
Boost your child’s confidence and motivation.
Improve their ability to understand and enjoy what they read.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Proven strategies to build comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
A nurturing environment where they can thrive.

As students transition from learning to read to reading to learn, becoming a reading detective is critical to their reading success.  In this course, students will practice reading aloud to improve fluency, expand their vocabulary through context clues, and strengthen their reading comprehension skills. Key focus areas include identifying main ideas and supporting details, making inferences, analyzing characters, exploring figurative language, understanding the author’s purpose, and more.

Students are welcome to join at any time, this curriculum is designed for year-long practice. Although we revisit topics multiple times for skill reinforcement, all practice activities are different. 

This class is highly interactive and encourages active student participation. Each session begins with an introduction to a specific reading comprehension strategy. Following the introduction, we’ll practice the skill together using teacher-provided stories. Students will take turns reading aloud in a round-robin format, engaging with the text and answering questions. Throughout the lesson, we provide guidance on pronunciation, fluency, and effective reading techniques to support student growth.

The class uses 2nd-grade reading material and is appropriate for advanced 1st graders, on-level 2nd graders, or 3rd graders needing additional support.
    
H𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 - We teach "Practice Makes Progress"! After each class, we send an email detailing the skill we worked on in class and a home practice worksheet. (Please make sure your class communication is turned on). We do not grade the assignment but the answers will be included for you (the parent or guardian) to assess the student at home as well. 

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 – We want to be your learning partner. You will receive communication from us after the first class and at least every third class. In this communication, we will share our observations and suggestions for your student. You are welcome to reach out to us at any time. To make sure you receive the communication, check your Outschool communication settings. 

The teachers at Achieve Learning Partners are friendly, patient, and encouraging, and meet each student where they are academically. We help our students build the confidence needed to succeed.  

Looking for more reading practice? Check out our book clubs where we encourage a love of reading!

Happy Reading! Happy Learning! 

Summer 2025 Schedule

1 - Week of June 2nd – Finding Details (CCSS RL 2.1)​
2 - Week of June 9th - Finding Details (CCSS RL 2.1)
3 - Week of June 16th - ​Main Idea and Supporting Details 1 (CCSS RL 2.2)​
4 - Week of June 23rd - Main Idea and Supporting Details 2 CCSS RL 2.2)​
5 - Week of June 30th - Story Structure - Sequence (CCSS RL 2.5)​
6 - Week of July 7th - Story Elements - Characters (CCSS RL 2.5)​
7 - Week of July 14th - Story Elements - Setting (CCSS RL 2.5 and 2.7)​
8 - Week of July 21st - Predicting 3 (CCSS RL 2.10)​
9 - Week of July 28th - ​Context Clues (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4) ​
10 - Week of August 4th - Context Clues (CCSS RI 3.4/4.4/5.4)
11 - Week of August 11th - Compare and Contrast Characters (CCSS 2.9)​
12 - Week of August 18th - Main Idea and Supporting Details 1 (CCSS RL 2.2)​
13 - Week of August 25th - Main Idea and Supporting Details 1 (CCSS RL 2.2)​

Fall 2025 Schedule 

1 – Week of Sept 1 – Details (CCSS RL 2.1)
2 – Week of Sept 8 – Details (CCSS RL 2.1)
3 – Week of Sept 15 – Main Idea and Details (CCSS RL 2.2)
4 – Week of Sept 22 – Main Idea and Details (CCSS RL 2.2)
5 – Week of Sept 29 – Context Clues (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4)
6 – Week of Oct 6 – Story Structure – Sequence (CCSS RL 2.5)
7 – Week of Oct 13 – Story Elements – Characters (CCSS RL 2.5)
8 – Week of Oct 20 – Story Elements – Setting (CCSS RL 2.5 & 2.7)
9 – Week of Oct 27 – Predicting (CCSS RL 2.10)
10 – Week of Nov 3 – Main Idea and Details (CCSS RL 2.2)
11 – Week of Nov 10 – Context Clues (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4)
12 – Week of Nov 17 – Cause and Effect (CCSS RL 2.3)
13 – Week of Nov 24 – Main Idea and Details (CCSS RL 2.2)
14 – Week of Dec 1 – Compare and Contrast Characters (CCSS RL 2.9)
15 – Week of Dec 8 – Main Idea and Details (CCSS RL 2.2)
16 – Week of Dec 15 – Predicting (CCSS RL 2.10)
17 – Week of Dec 22 – Predicting (CCSS RL 2.10)
18 – Week of Dec 29 – Context Clues (CCSS RL 2.4)


Common Core State Standards addressed in this class
Key Ideas and Details:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Craft and Structure:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6
Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.8
(RL.2.8 not applicable to literature)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.9
Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Learning Goals

Students will -
*Learn and practice reading comprehension skills *Receive phonetic instruction as needed
*Practice their oral reading skills and fluency
*Develop new vocabulary
*Read fiction and non-fiction passages
*Work on verbalizing answers

Other Details

Supply List
No supplies are needed.
 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
Allie Lippe-Mackey
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Tiffany Jeffers
Ohio Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ashley Harper
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jennifer Hartley
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Christy Cooper
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Rhonda Savage
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Mallard
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Sheila Weems, EdD
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Erika Marrie
Doctoral Degree in Education from University of Louisville
Paige Howell - Masters in Teaching
Master’s Degree in Education from Marygrove College
Tiffany Jeffers
Master’s Degree in Education from Ashland University
Ashley Harper
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from American College of Education
Melanie Quinn
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Master’s Degree in Education from Lamar University
Christy Cooper
Master’s Degree in Education from University of Nevada Las Vegas
Heather Corey
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Kansas State University
Allie Lippe-Mackey
Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Paige Howell - Masters in Teaching
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Malone University
Tiffany Jeffers
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Walsh University
Ashley Harper
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University
Anne Marshall
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Central Florida
Kaylee Bovaird
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Melanie Quinn
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Nevada Las Vegas
Heather Corey
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Rhonda Savage
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
Courtney Betty
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Saint Leo University
Ms. Mallard
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Bachelor’s Degree from Sienna Heights University
Ms. Amy
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Liberty University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Erika Marrie
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Erika Marrie
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Erika Marrie
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Washtenaw Community College
Ms. Amy
For more detailed information about our teachers, please visit our Achieve Learning Partners profile page!

Paige Howell:
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Master of Arts Degree in Education from University of Louisville
TESOL Certified Teacher
30+ Years Teaching Experience

Courtney Betty:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Allie Lippe-Mackey:		
Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading Literacy
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Amy Alston:
Associate's Degree in Childhood Development from Washtenaw Community College
Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Sienna Heights University
23+ Years Teaching Experience

Anne Marshall:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Program in Special Education (ESE)

Ashley Harper:		
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education (4-9) from Walsh University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Middle School Mathematics, Language Arts, and K-12 Reading
TESOL Certified
12+ Years Teaching Experience

Erika Marrie:	
Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Cultural Studies from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Bachelor's Degree in General Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Special Education, Behavioral Sciences, and Structured Literacy
19+ Years Teaching Experience

Heather Corey:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Nevada Las Vegas
Master’s Degree in Education from University of Nevada Las Vegas
TESOL Certified
20+ Years Teaching & Counseling Experience

Jackie Krulia:		
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with Mathematics Endorsement from University of Georgia
Master’s Degree in Education from American College of Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Jennifer Hartley:		
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Master’s Degree in Reading: Language & Literacy
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Orton-Gillingham
20+ Years Teaching Experience

Karen Mallard:
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Saint Leo University
Experience Teaching Special Education (K-2)
16+ Years Teaching Experience

Kristen Long:	
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
ESOL Endorsed
8+ Years Teaching Experience

Melanie Quinn:
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with Endorsement in Reading & English as a Second Language from American College of Education 

Rhonda Savage:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Dyslexia Endorsed, LETRS-Trained, Certified Reading Specialist, and Orton-Gillingham Instructor
20+ Years Teaching Experience

Sheila Weems:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Doctoral Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Capella University
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Sindy Bacus:
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature from University of San Jose Recoletos
Doctoral Degree in Education from Cebu Technological University

Tiffany Jeffers:
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education 
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (1-8) & Mild to Moderate Special Education Degree (K-12) from Malone University
Master’s Degree in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College
20+ Years Teaching Experience

Reviews

71 total ratings, 49 with reviews

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The reviews overwhelmingly praise the teacher, Paige, for her patient and kind teaching style, engaging lessons, and ability to build students' confidence and comprehension skills. Many parents note that their children look forward to the class and have shown significant improvement in their reading abilities. The teacher's experience and dedication are highly commended.
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Ms. Ashley is the sweetest teacher. She does a great job involving all... 
Anna S.on Aug 6
Ms. Amy is very patient and makes learning fun in her class. My daughter... 
Jaion Jul 29
My son looks forward to class with teacher Amy every weekend. The... 
Akwasi J.on Jul 26
We’re so grateful for Teacher Amy and the wonderful learning environment... 
Nourhan T.on Jul 24
I love this class, it’s so funny
张静雅on Jul 24
Erika is a teacher I highly recommend. She is incredibly patient with... 
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