$49

weekly

or $875 for 36 classes

Reader's Workshop Level 1 (Extended 18-Week Course)

Ages 4-7

Live Group Course

The course offers 36 lessons to establish a firm foundational reading base. High frequency vocabulary, phonics, comprehension activities, punctuation, choral reading, and interactive read-alouds are presented throughout the program.

Ms. Ward

Live video meetings

2x per week, 18 weeks

3-10 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

36 live meetings

33 in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Parents will support their young scholars by obtaining a library card and selecting age-appropriate books to read to their learners. Dr. Seuss ABC book is a suggested book that should be read daily to reinforce the identification of letters and sounds of each. The facilitator will assign nursery rhymes for parents to read with their learners to reinforce rhyming vocabulary. In addition, various fun game activities will be presented so families to actively engage with their learners to reinforce weekly early literacy concepts. Positive partnerships with parents are key for the scholar to successfully matriculate through the course. As the facilitator for the course, it is important to perform daily reading activities, it is a powerful way support your learner in acquiing early literacy concepts. Presented is a link from the American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/early-childhood/early-childhood-health-and-development/early-literacy/

Assessment

An assessment will be provided after the end of the 6th and 12th week of the course.

Letter Grade

1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2

Beginner Level

The course is designed to cover all the beginning reading foundational skills for learners to become successful readers. It goes beyond the basic decoding format, instead it provides opportunities for young learners to comprehend literature and make appropriate inferences through various questioning strategies. It will offer numerous opportunities for learners to build fluency, extend their vocabulary and the meaning of new words. Numerous read-aloud activities will be performed so that children will enjoy listening to age-appropriate, quality children's literature and engage in activities that may include role play, art, and more. Young scholars will have time to speak and express their thoughts about their learning and be able to make personal connections with the poems and literature.

The presentation of the Readers' Workshop will be presented 2 times a week with the educator present. The students will interact with the instructor throughout the 18-week program. It will be a safe learning space that young scholars will enjoy. My instructional approach will use presentation slides, mini lectures, literacy games, and ongoing repetition of key concepts in effort for learners to build upon. Supportive coaching is carried forth throughout the entire program. The instructor strongly believes in building parent partnerships to ensure scholars success. Therefore, it is highly recommended for parents to support their children with the enrichment assignments that will be presented each week so students will have opportunity to strengthen their basic skills and be able to successfully matriculate through the program. As the instructor, I am requesting parents to invest a minimum of 20 minutes a day with their students outside of regular class meetings to support your learner with assignments such as; reading with your learner.

I am eager to serve young scholars and to know that they are excited about learning to read. At the end of the 18-week session, there will be an online celebration for the scholars, and parents are encouraged to attend to celebrate the accomplishment of your scholars.

Learning Goals

Identify 60+ high frequency vocabulary, often referred to as sight words, specific to Grades Kindergarten to Grade Two by focusing on a minimum of 6 words  per week for immediate recognition and to build reading fluency.

Perform choral reading exercises of two poems in effort to build fluency, self-confidence, comprehension and motivation over a 18-week timeframe.

Syllabus

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

36 Lessons

over 18 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Phonics Comprehension High Frequency Words Choral Reading Phonemic Study

 Introduction of class and welcoming.  Both poems will be read and briefly discussed. A choral reading exercise will be performed for learners to become familiar with the poem readings. Five high frequency vocabulary will be presented. Provide mini-lecture of the difference between vowels and consonants.  Present short vowel sounds.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Phonics Comprehension High Frequency Words Choral Reading Phonemic Study

 Choral read both poems and discuss the characters and how these characters actions relate to the learners daily life. What new vocabulary did they discover in the poem and identify the high frequency vocabulary within the poem that were presented in Lesson 1.  Present 5 new high frequency vocabulary.  Practice short vowel sounds.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Phonics Comprehension High Frequency Words Choral Reading Phonemic Study

 Choral read both poems and discuss the author. Review the 10 high frequency vocabulary that was introduced during week 1.  Introduce 5 additional high frequency vocabulary and begin practicing CVC vocabulary.  Identify the beginning sounds of words.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Phonics Comprehension High Frequency Words Choral Reading Phonemic Study

 Choral read both poems. Review high frequency vocabulary. Introduce 5 additional high frequency vocabulary and begin practicing CVC vocabulary. Identify the beginning sounds of words. An interactive read-aloud will be presented along with questioning strategies. Learners will begin to identify the roles of an author and illustrator. Discussion about the read-aloud concerning the events in the book and the introduction of new vocabulary.

55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

To prepare for the program, it is highly recommended for parents to obtain a library card to acquire age-appropriate books for their scholars. In addition, the library environment will allow learners to be exposed to another educational setting that supports early literacy. I strongly encourage parents to obtain Dr. Seuss ABC book and begin reading the book daily to prepare your scholar for the class. This will be required enrichment reading for the first three weeks of the class. The course does support learners who are acquiring English as an additional language. I automatically incorporate numerous strategies that supports English Language Learners and it is just great instructional approaches for all young learners.

Pre-Requisites

Learners must be able to identify all the letters of the alphabet, upper and lowercase.

Supply List

The instructor will provide weekly handouts for any supplies that may possibly be required.  The only recommendations for now is to obtain the Dr. Seuss ABC book and start reading it daily to your learner.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Obtain Dr. Seuss ABC book and a library card.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Ward

Joined November, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

As a licensed educator, I have taught internationally and successfully by promoting literacy in creative ways to prepare young learners to excel in the reading process. With over 30 years of experience, all my students have met or exceeded grade level expectations in reading. In addition, my background includes studies in cognitive science and many of my instructional approaches incorporates age-appropriate early brain development strategies to support the reading process.  In addition, I'm a former coordinator for the Reach Out and Read national program (https://reachoutandread.org/)  in which I supported pediatricians in promoting early literacy with families. From these experiences, I am one of the few educators who successfully combines cognitive science with reading that is performed in a playful manner to ensure your learner's reading success.