Read Along Book Club: Boosting Fluency, Comprehension, and Vocabulary in ELA
Each week, learners read a short story, discuss key concepts, and complete a writing assignment to improve reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Boost fluency and critical thinking in this fun, interactive ELA class. Enroll today!
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. We will provide an optional weekly homework assignment that includes a story to read and writing.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner Level
Is your learner ready to improve reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary? ✨ Join our 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 today and boost their reading skills in a fun, interactive environment! This class helps students develop key literacy skills, increase their confidence, and develop a love for reading. 🌟 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: 🔹 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Each week, learners engage in a fun and interactive live reading session where they read a captivating story aloud. They'll take turns reading, discuss the text, and build confidence in their reading skills. Every participant has the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas in a welcoming, supportive environment, helping to enhance fluency and build a love for reading. 📖🎤 🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: In each session, we dive into thought-provoking discussions that boost critical thinking and reading comprehension. We explore key vocabulary, uncover themes, analyze character motivations, and more. These discussions are designed to help learners deepen their understanding of the story while making reading more enjoyable and interactive. 🧠💬 🔹 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Students can express their creativity through weekly writing assignments, applying the concepts they've learned in the reading session. These activities not only enhance writing skills but also foster self-expression and reinforce vocabulary and comprehension from the story. ✍️🎨 🔹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: From fiction to nonfiction and poetry, our curriculum explores a wide variety of genres, keeping learners excited and engaged. We use Reading A to Z materials that are specifically tailored for third-grade learners (Levels Q-T, 660L-940L), offering the perfect mix of challenge and enjoyment to help students progress at their own pace. 📚🌈 🔹 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Homework is designed to reinforce learning from the live sessions, encouraging learners to practice reading at home and complete creative writing tasks based on the weekly story. This ensures they retain what they've learned and continue to build their literacy skills outside of class time. 🏠📖 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯: ✅ Boost Reading Fluency: Regular practice helps learners read more smoothly. ✅ Build Stronger Comprehension: Interactive discussions improve understanding and critical thinking. ✅ Expand Vocabulary: Learn new words in context and apply them confidently. ✅ Foster a Love for Reading: Discover diverse stories and create lasting reading habits. 💖 ✅ Make New Friends: Students connect with peers, share ideas, and learn from one another in our supportive community. 🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹? 🎉🚀 Sign up for the 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 today and watch your learner’s reading and writing abilities grow! If you have any questions, reach out—we’re here to help! 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧: Week 1: 3D Printing Aids Animals- Week of September 9 Week 2: A Home in the Wilderness- Week of September 16 Week 3: A Microplastic Mess- Week of September 23 Week 4: Mission Accomplished- Week of September 30 Week 5: A Salty Problem- Week of October 7 Week 6: Asking Nicely- Week of October 14 Week 7: A Spider's Scheme- Week of October 21 Week 8: A Vanishing River- Week of October 28 Week 9: Building a Fire- Week of November 4 Week 10: Camp Gah Wants You- Week of November 11 Week 11: Coding is Cool- Week of November 18 Week 12: Edwidge Danticat- Week of November 25 Week 13: Einstein Right Again- Week of December 2 Week 14: eSports: The Future of Sports- Week of December 9 Week 15: Eye of the Beholder- Week of December 16 Week 16: Garbage Art- Week of December 30 Week 17: Gliding Animals- Week of January 6 Week 18: Goldbeard's Treasure- Week of January 13 Week 19: Hiccups- Week of January 20 Week 20: How the Camel Got His Hump- Week of January 27 Week 21: I Didn't Do It!- Week of February 3 Week 22: I Don't Get It!- Week of February 10 Week 23: I'm Not Going- Week of February 17 Week 24: Less Screen Time for Children- Week of February 24 Week 25: Light Bulbs and Heat- Week of March 3 Week 26: Louis Braille- Week of March 10 Week 27: Make the Switch- Week of March 17 Week 28: Maybe I'll Be President- Week of March 24 Week 29: Monster Town- Week of March 31 Week 30: Mount St. Helens Cluster Quakes- Week of April 7 Week 31: Music to Your Brain- Week of April 14 Week 32: Mysterious Monkey- Week of April 21 Week 33: New Discoveries at Pompeii- Week of April 28 Week 34: No More Thirsty Crops- Week of May 5 Week 35: Oh, Eris- Week of May 12 Week 36: OSIRIS-REx Investigates Asteroid- Week of May 19 Week 37: Out of Hiding in Honduras- Week of May 26 Week 38: PB and J- Week of June 2 Week 39: Pecos Bill Wild at Heart- Week of June 9 Week 40: Raise a Puppy, Make a Difference- Week of June 16 Week 41: Ruby's First Day- Week of June 23 Week 42: Seattle's Gum Wall Problem- Week of June 30 Week 43: She Isn't Me- Week of July 7 Week 44: Simone Biles- Week of July 14 Week 45: Snow Girl- Week of July 21 Week 46: Starting a New Life in America- Week of July 28 Week 47: Subway Reefs- Week of August 4 Week 48: The Elves and the Shoemaker- Week of August 11 Week 49: The Failed Piles of Flint- Week of August 18 Week 50: The Farmer and the Bucket- Week of August 25 Week 51: The Final Boss- Week of September 1
Learning Goals
𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Improve students' ability to read aloud smoothly with appropriate pace, expression, and accuracy.
𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Foster understanding of texts by encouraging students to make inferences, summarize main ideas, and identify key details.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a pencil and paper for class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We use the Reading A to Z stories for this course by screenshare.
Teacher expertise and credentials
8 teachers have teaching certificates
West Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Arizona Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University
Wild Prairie Learning is a team of experienced, qualified teachers who are committed to inspiring and educating students in English Language Arts through innovative and engaging methods. We strive to foster a love for learning while nurturing each student's individual potential.
(To see a specific teacher’s bio, please view the About Us section in our profile. https://outschool.com/teachers/Wild-Prairie-Learning?signup=true&usid=dO4UTG5i)
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Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
2-9 learners per class