In this ongoing class, students will receive 1:1 tutoring to develop their reading skills. 

We will work on developing skills related to these areas:
-Phonics/ Sounds
-Blending
-Fluency
-Vocabulary
-Comprehension
-Expression/ Strategy

Each class, we will focus on a new decodable reader/book (unless otherwise noted/needed). Each class will be formatted to fit each learners' unique area(s) of focus. Books will adapted into a PowerPoint presentation. Students will be able to read the book on screen. As we work through each class, students will develop knowledge on various topics, text features and age-appropriate reading activities. Each student will start with week one and work through the book series. The following information includes the book genres, text features and activities we will be working on throughout this ongoing class.  

Book Genres:
-Folk Tale
-Realistic Fiction
-Narrative Fiction
-Historical Fiction
-Biography
-Animal Fantasy
-Humorous Fiction

Text Features:
-Headings
-Captions
-Charts
-Glossary 

Reading Based Activities/ Focus Areas:
-Comprehension Skills and Strategy
-Sequence
-Fact and Opinion
-Graphic Organizer
-Cause and Effect
-Draw Conclusions
-Plot and Theme
-Realism and Fantasy
-Summarize
-Ask Questions
-Prior Knowledge
-Character and Setting
-Compare and Contrast
-Visualize 

The following is information on the first two weeks of class: 

Week 1:
Book: "The Bear Man" by Nicole D. (adapted from Christine W.)
Genre: Folk Tale
Vocabulary: gone, learn, often, pieces, though, together, very
Comprehension Skill: Realism and Fantasy 

Week 2: 
Book: "A Home in the Wilderness" by Nicole D. (adapted from Morgan L.)
Genre: Historical Fiction 
Vocabulary: galaxy, tranquil, wildlife, howling, rumbling 
Comprehension Skill: Character and Setting 


Please contact me with any questions. I look forward to working with your child. Thank you!