Preparing for 4th & 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Tests
In this 3 day course, students will learn reading comprehension test prep strategies for success with taking class, state, and standardized reading assessments and practice those strategies with fiction, nonfiction and poetry passages.
Nicky Locklear, M.Ed, National Board Cert. Teacher
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
An optional bonus passage will be given for students to practice skills learned in class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Taking a reading comprehension test is not as daunting when students are armed with a variety of skills to help them! In this 3-day course, students will learn tips and tricks to take reading comprehension tests successfully. This course is designed to help students take class assessments, as well as state reading assessments. Each class session will focus on a different type of reading test passage: fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. At the beginning of each class, I will introduce the genre of the day, and give tips for taking the specific type of genre passage. Then we will read through the passage together, stopping and discussing notable aspects along the way. After reading the passage and doing a quick summarizing strategy, we will analyze questions and answer together, using strategies to answer them. Examples of skills covered in questions include: context clues, figurative language, central idea, inferring, and summarizing. At the end of the last class (Poetry reading passages), we will play a fun Blooket or Gimkit game to review! After each class, I will send a tips and tricks summary sheet, along with bonus passage to practice after class. Class session focuses are as follows: Session 1: Fiction reading passages Session 2: Nonfiction reading passages Session 3: Poetry reading passages
Learning Goals
Students will learn genre appropriate strategies for reading comprehension test passages.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Test Taking Skills for Fiction Reading Passages
Strategies to comprehend fiction reading passages. We will discuss how to recognize a fiction passage, pre-reading, during reading, and post reading strategies. We will also learn about question answering tips. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Test Taking Skills for Nonfiction Reading Passages
Strategies to comprehend nonfiction reading passages. We will discuss how to recognize a nonfiction passage, pre-reading, during reading, and post reading strategies. We will also learn about question answering tips. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Test Taking Skills for Poetry Passages
Strategies to comprehend poetry passages. We will discuss how to recognize a poetry passage, pre-reading, during reading, and post reading strategies. We will also learn about question answering tips. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
At the end of the last class (Poetry reading passages), we will play a fun Blooket or Gimkit game to review! Blooket or Gimkit link will be supplied through the class chat during class. An account is not required to play the game.
Supply List
Reading passages will be supplied the day before each class. Blooket or Gimkit link will be supplied through the class chat during class. An account is not required to play the game.
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Reading Education Experience:
27 years teaching experience (Grades 2-8)
Elementary Literacy Coach
Middle School Reading Interventionist
Master's Degree in K-12 Reading Education
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Live Group Class
$54
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-9 learners per class
