Reading Comprehension Club: Non-Fiction Practice (October) Grade 4/5/6
Students will practice reading comprehension using scanning, skimming, and recalling details strategies. Reading content includes Halloween history, cultural practices, animals, and pumpkins. Dress up if desired. No scary details.
Annet C., M.A.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class gives learners the continuous practice of reading comprehension. Each week, we'll also use crossword puzzles to review vocabulary from the reading. The class will be kept small to ensure that each learner has the opportunity to participate. Feedback from the teacher will be sent to the parent's inbox after each class. What will be taught? - Reading comprehension (informational texts, non-fiction) - Vocabulary development - Practice answering M/C questions, T/F questions, short answer questions How is your class structured? - Each learner will have the chance to read the provided text aloud (Powerpoint slides will be screen-shared). - We will find the answers together in the text before finalizing the answer. - Educational games (including external websites such as www.quizizz.com) will be used to enhance the learning experience. What types of readings? - Each class, we'll look at a different informational text about Halloween. Week 1: Reading Comprehension: History of Halloween Week 2: Reading Comprehension: Animals used for Halloween Week 3: Reading comprehension: Cultural Practice of Trick or Treating Week 4: Reading comprehension: Delicious Pumpkins Feel free to dress up for this final class. We will do some crossword puzzles using words from the previous classes (remember to review) and have our reading game on www.quizizz.com (remember to review). What's your teaching style? - Learners have the opportunity to interact with peers and the teacher. The class is learner-centered. How much interaction? - Learners will be able to participate throughout the class and use the chat function.
Learning Goals
- Learners will develop and improve on reading comprehension skills. Although many learners read for fun, it is important to read with a purpose. This ensures learners can understand the reading material and are prepared for future reading exams in school.
- Learners will learn to skim read, scan read, recall details, answer true or false questions, or answer multiple-choice questions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
- We will be using www.quizziz.com for some of our educational games.
- Students may require caregiver assistance when transitioning from Zoom to quizziz.com
Supply List
Optional: notebook, pencil
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
- Adaptations from academic social and cultural anthropological research
- Teachers Pay Teachers
Joined July, 2021
5.0
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Athabasca University
- Miss Annet is a certified Teach English as a Second Language teacher in Canada. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology and a Master of Arts degree in Cultural and Educational Studies. Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-3 learners per class
