Reading Boost: Empowering Dyslexic Readers
This stand-alone session is both a teaching and diagnostic.
Using an adaption of the book Aliens Ate My Homework, students will read one character or narration part.
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedClass Experience
US Grade 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Class title: Reading Boost: Empowering Dyslexic Readers by reading the play adaption "Aliens Ate My Homework" This stand-alone session is both a teaching and diagnostic. Using an adaption of the book Aliens Ate My Homework, students will read one character or narration part. As students engage in reading, my problem-solving skills work. Through listening and questioning, I’m identifying the child's literacy needs. When a child fails to decode a word accurately, I can ask many questions about why. This class includes: Immersive Theater: Being part of a play. Students are not just reading words; they’re living them. The stage, the characters, the emotions—they all come alive. Word Fusion: They decode tricky words, understand deeper meanings, and allow students to connect the dots. Comprehension Magic: Understanding is key. It’s not just about saying the words; it’s about grasping the whole picture. Think of it as solving a puzzle. When you get it, it’s like finding the missing piece. Humor Spark: Laughter is the secret ingredient. Imagine a funny character popping up in the story. Suddenly, reading isn’t a chore—it’s a joy. Humor makes the journey smoother. This will be an interactive class, with students reading the part of a character. If a student feels uncomfortable reading a part, I will have them listen to others read.
Learning Goals
Create meaningful reading experiences for the student
Engage the student in active reading of a character part
Expand vocabulary by identifying unusual words
Identify syllables in words
Identify words with short or long vowels
Other Details
Learning Needs
I support all students who are behind in literacy - those with dyslexia, learning disabled, New Language Learners, or any child who reads below grade level.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites
Supply List
I require students to have the following: highlighters blank index cards markers I will send: The adaption of Chapter 1 of Aliens Ate My Homework. I will send an audio version of chapters 1-3.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Health/PE
Master's Degree in Science from State University at Albany
I am a literacy specialist who has taught in public schools for 30 years. My teaching experience began in Brisbane, Australia. I became the district reading specialist in Lubbock Texas, teaching children who had failed to learn to read through numerous reading programs. More recently, I have volunteered at an after school program in Upstate New York, and I have been teaching privately since 2022. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$30
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-5 learners per class
