Reading Comprehension Amazing Animals
In this fun and engaging ongoing reading comprehension course, students will read about interesting animals each week. They will use reading comprehension strategies and will identify text features as they read and write about animals.
Ms. Kristin l BA l Masters in Elementary Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(211)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing reading comprehension course, students combine their love of animals with weekly reading practice in a fun and engaging thirty-minute lesson. Each week, students will read about a new animal. Before each class, students can print the article and complete the pre-reading exercises. During class, the teacher will model the week's reading comprehension skill. Then, students will use this skill as they read the text along with the teacher. They will practice using reading strategies to mark up the text, as they practice active reading. Students will discuss the features of non-fiction texts each week. They will often use graphic organizers and learn note-taking skills, as they learn new information about many exciting creatures. Students will also practice answering questions about the text to show their understanding. ⭐Text Feature Practice ⭐Reading Fluency, Vocabulary, & Comprehension Practice ⭐Levels L/M Guided Reading (3-4th grade) ⭐Students create an "animal fact card" as they read (taking notes) Some of the animals we will read about include: ⭐Arctic Fox ⭐Flamingo ⭐Swan ⭐Arctic Wolf ⭐Moose ⭐Sloth ⭐Polar Bear ⭐Sea Otter ⭐Snow Leopard ⭐Walrus ⭐Red Pandas ⭐Blue Whale ⭐Cheetah ⭐Giant Tortoise ...and many more!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading comprehension skills by using active reading strategies to uncover meaning as they read non-fiction articles.
Other Details
Supply List
Class Handouts (print each week for marking up) Pencil/Pen Highlighters/Markers Notebook
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
211reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello, and welcome to Outschool! My name is Ms. Kristin. I am a licensed elementary school teacher with my Masters Degree in Elementary Education for grades 1-6. I absolutely love teaching! I have taught grades 3, 4, and 5 in a brick-and-mortar school for over eight years and have been teaching online, too, for the past four years. As a classroom teacher, I have become very familiar with elementary subjects for grades 1-5 and their corresponding standards in math, English, reading, writing, science, social studies, and test prep. Familiarity with different grade levels allows me to differentiate my instruction and guide students to higher levels of thinking as they master grade-level concepts and seek to enhance their skills. My lessons are based on Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Qualifications & Licenses:
*Licensed Elementary School Teacher
*Curriculum Development
*TEFL
*Masters In Elementary Education
*ESL Online Education
*CCSS & NGSS Alignment Committees
Educational Philosophy:
I believe that students succeed when they are engaged, valued, and when lessons are personalized in some way to each individual student. During each lesson, I use positive reinforcement and gentle guidance to ensure students feel safe sharing their ideas. I strive to foster an inclusive and relaxed classroom environment and encourage students to participate, learn from each other, and have fun with the materials.
I am excited to get the opportunity to teach your child, and hope to see them in the classroom soon!
-Ms. KristinReviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-8 learners per class
