Private Reading Tutoring One On One: Finding Books to Love
In this ongoing reading tutoring course, we will pick a novel (or novels) of the learner's choice, and use it (them) to enhance reading skills, strategies and ultimately enjoyment of reading.
MarySue Gulick
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to read some of the book on their own between classes.Assessment
Informal assessmentClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This ongoing class will be one-on-one reading tutoring, using a novel or chapter book chosen by the learner. The main purpose will be to find a book or books the student enjoys and is excited about reading, while working on any needed skills. A few books I've read with my learners are: "Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief," by Rick Riordan, "Jennifer Murdley's Toad" by Bruce Coville, "Smile," "Guts," and "Sisters" by Raina Telgemeier (Graphic series); and "Primer" by Jennifer Muro & Thomas Krajewski. This is to give you an example, the possibilities are endless! (And of course the books we pick will be books on the reader's level. This means they will challenge but be enjoyable to the reader). Week 1: During the first session, we will read a short story and discuss the characters. Then we will decide on a book to read together. While reading the book, we will cover some or all of the following skills, depending on the reader's needs: Week 2: Setting Week 3: Characters Week 4: Plot Week 5: Event Sequences Ongoing: Vocabulary Week 6: Theme Week 7: Main Idea & Details Week 8: Cause & Effect Week 9: Draw Conclusions Week 10: Describe Figurative Language Week 11: Identify the Point of View Week 12: Make Predictions Ongoing for each chapter: Summarize Fluency as needed We will also work on using strategies such as Making Connections, Questioning, Inferring, and Visualizing on an as-needed basis.
Learning Goals
Learners will read for enjoyment to gain skills and become more fluent in their reading, as well as be able to identify characters, plot, setting, theme, and etc.
Other Details
Supply List
After a consultation, students will need to have the book(s) we have decided on.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
117reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Northern Colorado
Hello! I am MarySue Gulick. (Ms. MarySue for learners). My journey on Outschool has evolved into mainly one-on-one tutoring. I love taking math further with enrichment activities, and also take learners wherever they are developmentally and move them forward. I love language arts too, and will tutor both reading and writing upon request.
I had a Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education, with an Endorsement in Gifted Education. My Master's Degree is in Gifted Education from the University of Northern Colorado. My Bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. I taught in both Florida and Colorado for a total of 23 years.
The majority of my classroom teaching was in self-contained gifted classrooms, from first to fourth grades. I "retired" from teaching at the end of May, 2019. Now I'm enjoying sharing some lessons my students and I loved with learners on Outschool! My teaching philosophy is to make sure my content is engaging and fun for students, and they will learn!
Personally, my husband and I have been married since we were teenagers, we have two kids, and we now have two awesome grandkids. We love to camp in our motorhome named Margot, and we spend part of the summer in Northern Michigan, where we both grew up. I am looking forward to meeting your learner!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$45
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
