Reading Comprehension Book Study (Gr. 5/6)
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In this flex class, students will read and complete assignments with teacher guidance via video.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
Not only is reading an essential life skill, but it can be a source of entertainment. In this course, students in 5th and 6th grade dive into classic novels for this age group. Meant for struggling readers, or those who need some additional support (dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, learning disabilities, language disorders), the instructor, a certified Reading Specialist, will guide students with: *Reading comprehension *Plot structure *Characterization (direct and indirect) *Vocabulary *Quote...
*Students will improve their reading comprehension skills by answering questions and viewing video summaries *Students will gain knowledge of new vocabulary words by completing a graphic organizer *Students will learn/review plot elements (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) by viewing video summaries. *Students will analyze text evidence for characterization, symbolism and theme by viewing video summaries.
Teacher is a certified Teacher of English (K-12) and Reading Specialist (P-12) with over ten years of teaching experience.
Homework Offered
Students are expected to: check answers from the previous week, watch videos, read, complete vocabulary, and answer reading comprehension questions weekly.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students should have a copy of the book with them at home. These books can be found at the local library and online. Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Frindle by Andrew Clements
Fantastic Mr. Fox- the farmers try and shoot Mr. Fox and knock his tail off Tuck Everlasting- Mae Tuck hits the man in the yellow suit over the head with a shotgun and he eventually dies. Number the Stars- is based in Denmark during WWII. Nazis are mentioned and one of the main characters is Jewish. Among the Hidden- There is a population control law in place
Students should have a copy of the book with them at home. These books can be found at the local library and online. Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Frindle by Andrew Clements
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
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Hi everyone! I teach mostly middle school (grades 6-8) reading and writing classes, including ones for learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I’m a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over fifteen years of teaching experience...
Flex Class
$20
weekly or $380 for 19 weeks19 weeks
No live video meetings
Ages 10-12
1-8 learners per class
