Reading Camp: Comprehension Review (A Short Story With a Surprise Ending)

Class
Amy Snook M.A. English
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(119)
In this 4 day camp (60 min. per class), we will read a short story with a surprise ending and practice reading comprehension and other language arts skills. #academic

Class experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Students will be able to:
~identify and analyze elements of suspense
~identify and explain author's word choice in development of suspense
~identity the seven plot elements
~identify and discuss the various elements of character development
~identify tone and mood 
~identify various literary devices and elements and analyze their impact on the plot and character development
~write brief summaries of specific passages of the text
~compare and contrast short stories
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Homework Offered
Students will read the short story for homework, though we will read passages aloud in class. They will also have a short writing assignment for each class. Students will complete a final project to be shared during the last class. This will be a "one-pager" and will be explained during the first class.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
~highlighter/pencil for annotating (or familiarity with digital annotation tools if using digital copy of text)
~paper for taking notes (or digital method of note-taking)
~misc. items as needed based on student's choice for final project (poster board, markers, other art supplies)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Students will need a hard copy, or digital version of "The Million Pound Bank Note" by Mark Twain. These story is readily available on the internet in a free PDF version. The student must be able to annotate the text, either using a printed hard copy or digitally annotate a digital version.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(119)
Profile
Hello Learners! My name is Amy Snook, and I have been teaching for twenty-three years. I love helping students reach their learning goals by making classes fun and engaging. Whether I am teaching high school students how to analyze and make... 
Group Class

$100

for 4 classes
4x per week, 1 week
60 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 10-15
3-12 learners per class

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