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Reading Comprehension for High School: Analyzing Text Structure

In this on-going class, students will develop and enhance their critical reading and analyzing skills through reading fiction and non-fiction texts.
Teacher Jaquita, M.Ed.
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2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Reading Comprehension for High School: Analyzing Text Structure is an on-going class that meets twice a week to help foster student's analytical reading skills. Students will read fiction and non-fiction texts in class to analyze it for meaning. 

Students will receive direct instruction, guided practice and independent practice. Students will increase their critical thinking skills by learning how to analyze text structure to increase comprehension. Students will be working with the teacher in a small group, instructional setting. Students will collaborate with the teacher and their classmates in breakout sessions to complete learning activities. 

Students will meet two times a week. Learners may join and leave at anytime. Each week we will discuss a different element of analyzing a text structure.
 
Lesson Topics will include:

1. Students will read and analyze the the structure of a fiction short story and engage in a think-pair-share discussion in response to multiple-choice comprehension questions. They answer the questions, discuss their answers with a partner, and come to an agreement on the answers.

2. Students will work in mixed-ability groups to discuss how the article is structured or organized, paying particular attention to the headers. They  will also focus on finding keywords that signal " cause and effect" and diagram the causes and effects.

3. Students will read a non-fiction article and record cause and effect on sticky notes, selecting relevant text-based details from the article. Students will work with the teacher and classmates to ensure details are placed in the appropriate columns. We will construct a class-size graphic organizer. 

4. Students will read a fiction short story and analyze the elements of plot in a narrative. As a class, we will discuss the plot structure. We will focus on: point of view, exposition, conflict, characterizations, etc.) We will add digital annotations to the text to help sharpen students' skills of analysis.

5. Students will construct short and long answer responses to the texts read in class. There will be an emphasis on going in-depth in the written analysis. Students will practice citing text evidence and giving a thorough explanation of text details.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to:
1. Determine how text structures affect meaning
2. Recognize plot elements in short stories and analyze characters
3. Identify main ideas and specific details in an article
4. Relate headings back to the main idea of the passage
5. Notice signal words that determine cause and effect
6. Discuss cause and effect relationships in non-fiction texts
7. Gather information using captions and graphic organizers
8. Construct written responses that demonstrate grade-level skills of analysis
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The teacher will provide reading sources. Each source will be available in PDF format for easy accessibility.
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Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
Hello, I’m Teacher Jaquita, M.Ed., and I can help students learn self-regulation strategies to increase comprehension and strengthen writing skills. I have over eight years of teaching experience in reading, composition and literature. I possess a Bachelor of Arts in English, as well as a Masters in Education. I also homeschool my elementary and middle school children. I value education and I have a passion for teaching kids.

What do my credentials mean for you and your learner(s)? 

My educational experience allows me to adequately assess your student and tailor my instruction to meet their learning needs. My courses are targeted to address specific learning needs that aid in helping your learner understand new reading material, learn grammar rules and strengthen writing skills.

Your learner deserves quality instruction. An excellent teacher is patient, makes learning engaging, and never gives up on any student! I believe and know that every student can learn and improve! 

I’ll see you and your learner(s) in my classroom!

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$25

weekly ($13 per class)
2x per week
45 min

Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-9 learners per class

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