Quiet Devices Reading for a Purpose Annotation Skills
Reading sets on a schedule where we focus on novels, narratives, short stories, informational text and how to make annotations and question notes. These skills are helpful for synthesis activities and learners interested in advanced study.
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Occasional reading outside of class to complete or extend activities and conversations held within our group.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Intermediate Level
Looking to read with depth, thought, react, and connect? This class is an on-going experience where we will read about a variety of topics and situations, decide as a group what next reading adventure to take, with the thread of learning how to read for inquisition, question asking, making inferences and cross-connections. This is the synthesis in reading you have been looking for! TOPICS WE WILL COVER 1. Informational reading about travel, the ocean, space, science, music and math 2. Popular culture on T.V. Shows, popular fandom characters, latest trends 3. Novel literature such as CataStrophe, Stink, Cupcake Diaries and more 4. Historical literature to include Who Was? and specialty literature Participants must have in their possession a personal copy of the book unless the teacher otherwise is able to offer a copy of the single story used for the day. SAMPLE WEEKLY THEMES Month of March: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Month of April: Frindle Month of May: Persephone the Phony Graphic Novel Month of June: Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Month of July: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Learning Goals
Synthesize reading samples on topics and connect across literature types.Identify and write annontations in the text.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Ability to read independently or to seek information for help when needed.
Interest in how the world is connected and we bring those components together.
Supply List
Participants will need to have a copy of the current book the group is reading. Please reach out and we will share what the class has chosen so you can join us!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Missouri Teaching Certificate
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
Master's Degree in Education from Iowa State University
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Roosevelt University
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ohio University
Leeanna has been an avid reader since her childhood assisting young learners of other families as well as her own. She has shared her talents in the early learning and elementary grades for 3 years in public school and now is our resident early learning supervisor ensuring our clients (young learners) and their families receive the best care. With an MBA and an undergraduate degree in management information systems (MIS), Leeanna has a critical eye for pulling out details and gathering nuances. She is a great partner to share this skill with when it comes to the skills of nuanced reading. Additionally, Leeanan is TOEFL and a certified paraprofessional.Reviews
Live Group Class
$110
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-3 learners per class
