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Adventures in Reading: Upper Elementary Book Study
Christine- Little Reading Coach
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(5)
In this 15-week, self-paced class students will read popular middle grades book, define vocabulary words, practice reading comprehension skills, and recognize literary elements (plot, characters, problems, theme, etc.)
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Not only is reading an essential life skill, but it can be a source of entertainment. In this course, students in 4th, 5th and 6th grade dive into classic novels for this age group. Through completing class activities, students will practice reading comprehension skills, identifying plot events, describing characters, determining problems, defining vocabulary words, and recognizing themes in books. Each week a to-do list will be posted with instructions for the week (watch the background...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Fantastic Mr. FoxChapter 1-10- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 2Lesson 2Fantastic Mr. FoxChapter 11-18 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 3Lesson 3FrindleChapter 1-5 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 4Lesson 4FrindleChapter 6-10 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. .Week 5Lesson 5FrindleChapter 11-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 6Lesson 6Tuck EverlastingPrologue- Chapter 9 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 7Lesson 7Tuck EverlastingChapter 10-18 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 8Lesson 8Tuck EverlastingChapter 19-27 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 9Lesson 9Number the StarsChapter 1-6 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 10Lesson 10Number the StarsChapter 7-12 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 11Lesson 11Number the StarsChapter 13-17 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 12Lesson 12Among the HiddenChapter 1-7 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 13Lesson 13Among the HiddenChapter 8-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 14Lesson 14Among the HiddenChapter 16-22 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 15Lesson 15Among the HiddenChapter 23-30 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.
*Students will improve their reading comprehension skills by answering questions and viewing video lessons *Students will gain knowledge of new vocabulary words by completing a graphic organizer *Students will practice their reading skills (making predictions, identifying characters, recognizing plot events, etc.) by independently reading grade level texts
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: watch class videos, complete Blookets, read, define vocabulary, and answer reading comprehension questions weekly.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Blookets are used gauge reading comprehension skills. The instructor will reach out if scores are below 70%.Grades Offered
Grades offered upon request. Please reach out to instructor at the start of the course for additional information :).
This course accommodates those with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.). Pre-reading videos and answer key videos are included. Message the instructor for additional accommodations :)
Student should be reading at a 4th grade reading level.
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 Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Frindle by Andrew Clements
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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 Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Frindle by Andrew Clements Blooket will also be used. Student's don't need an account to access the activities.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(5)
Hi everyone! I teach mostly middle grades (4-8) 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...
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$26
weekly or $380 for all content15 pre-recorded lessons
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Ages: 9-12
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