Reading Comprehension for Young Learners: Tips and Strategies
This engaging course focuses on identifying main ideas, making predictions, identifying main ideas, making predictions, and summarizing information.
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? Students will learn essential reading comprehension strategies to improve their understanding of texts, including identifying main ideas, making predictions, and drawing conclusions. These skills will help build a strong foundation for reading success. HOW WILL YOU TEACH? I’ll teach through live instruction, using engaging slides, interactive reading passages, and activities that challenge students to apply new strategies. Each session includes a mix of direct instruction and guided practice, with time for questions and feedback. WHAT'S YOUR TEACHING STYLE? My teaching style is interactive, supportive, and hands-on. I focus on making learning fun with games, examples, and real-world applications. I break down reading strategies into simple steps that are easy for young learners to understand and use. HOW MUCH WILL LEARNERS GET TO INTERACT WITH YOU? Learners will have plenty of opportunities to interact with me through: 🎤 Live discussions and Q&A 📚 Reading activities and practice 🎮 Fun games to reinforce comprehension skills
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to find the main idea of a story or passage.Students will practice using context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Understanding the Main Idea
Students will learn how to find the main idea of a story or passage. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Context Clues for Word Understanding
Students will practice using context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Predicting and Inferring
Students will practice making predictions and inferences based on the text. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Retelling and Summarizing
Students will learn how to retell and summarize stories in their own words. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2017
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Trevecca Nazarene University
With over 15 years of experience teaching English/Language Arts, I specialize in developing students' reading comprehension skills. I hold a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology, allowing me to create engaging, effective lessons tailored to diverse learning needs. My expertise in reading strategies equips students with the tools they need to understand texts deeply and confidently, laying a solid foundation for their academic success.Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $100 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-9 learners per class
