Reading Comprehension & Fluency - BECOME A READING DETECTIVE ~ 1st 2nd 3rd

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗽, 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗨𝗽, 𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱! Becoming a Reading Detective will give your child the skills and confidence to succeed in reading.  Don't wait, get started today! Use code LEARNIPFJG3 to save $3.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Boost your child’s confidence and motivation.
Improve their ability to understand and enjoy what they read.
Prepare them for school success

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Proven strategies to build comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
A nurturing environment where they can thrive.

As students transition from learning to read to reading to learn, becoming a reading detective is critical to their reading success.  In this course, students will practice reading aloud to improve fluency, expand their vocabulary through context clues, and strengthen their reading comprehension skills. Key focus areas include identifying main ideas and supporting details, making inferences, analyzing characters, exploring figurative language, understanding the author’s purpose, and more.

Students are welcome to join at any time, this curriculum is designed for year-long practice. Although we revisit topics multiple times for skill reinforcement, all practice activities are different. 

This class is highly interactive and encourages active student participation. Each session begins with an introduction to a specific reading comprehension strategy. Following the introduction, we’ll practice the skill together using teacher-provided stories. Students will take turns reading aloud in a round-robin format, engaging with the text and answering questions. Throughout the lesson, we provide guidance on pronunciation, fluency, and effective reading techniques to support student growth.

The class uses 2nd-grade reading material and is appropriate for advanced 1st graders, on-level 2nd graders, or 3rd graders needing additional support.
    
H𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 - We teach "Practice Makes Progress"! After each class, we send an email detailing the skill we worked on in class and a home practice worksheet. (Please make sure your class communication is turned on). We do not grade the assignment but the answers will be included for you (the parent or guardian) to assess the student at home as well. 

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 – We want to be your learning partner. You will receive communication from us after the first class and at least every third class. In this communication, we will share our observations and suggestions for your student. You are welcome to reach out to us at any time. To make sure you receive the communication, check your Outschool communication settings. 

The teachers at Achieve Learning Partners are friendly, patient, and encouraging, and meet each student where they are academically. We help our students build the confidence needed to succeed.  

Looking for more reading practice? Check out our book clubs where we encourage a love of reading!

Happy Reading! Happy Learning! 

SPRING 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE

1 - Week of January 6th - Details 1 (CCSS RL 2.1)​
2 - Week of January 13th - Details 2 (CCSS RL 2.1)​
3 - Week of January 20th- Main Idea and Details 1 (CCSS RL 2.2)​
4 - Week of January 27th - Main Idea and Details 2 (CCSS RL 2.2)​
5 - Week of February 3rd - Context Clues 1 (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4)​
6 - Week of February 10th - Context Clues 2 (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4)​
7 - Week of February 17th - Story Structure - Sequence (CCSS RL 2.5)​
8 - Week of February 24th - Story Elements - Characters (CCSS RL 2.5)​
9 - Week of March 3rd - Story Elements - Setting (CCSS RL 2.5 and 2.7)​
10 - Week of March 10th - Predicting 1 (CCSS RL 2.10)​
11 - Week of March 17th - Predicting 2 (CCSS RL 2.10)​
12 - Week of March 24th - Main Idea and Details 3 (CCSS RL 2.2) ​
13 - Week of March 31st - Context Clues 3 (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4) ​
14 - Week of April 7th - Compare and Contrasting Stories (CCSS 2.9)​
15 - Week of April 14th – Compare and Contrast Characters (CCSS 2.9)​
16 - Week of April 21st - Details 3 (CCSS RL 2.1)​
17 - Week of April 28th - Main Idea and Details 4 (CCSS RL 2.2)​
18 - Week of May 5th - Context Clues 4 (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4)​
19 - Week of May 12th - Predicting 3 (CCSS RL 2.10)​
20 - Week of May 19th - Main Idea and Details 5 (CCSS RL 2.2)​
21 - Week of May 26th - Context Clues 5 (Vocabulary) (CCSS RL 2.4​

Common Core State Standards addressed in this class
Key Ideas and Details:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Craft and Structure:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6
Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.8
(RL.2.8 not applicable to literature)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.9
Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.