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Reading Comprehension skills: Main Idea/Key Details

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Ages 9-11
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In this 4-week course, students will develop their reading comprehension skills by focusing on identifying the main idea and key details in both fiction and nonfiction texts.
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(8 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. included
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
In this interactive 4-week Zoom class, students will sharpen their reading comprehension skills by focusing on identifying the main idea and key details in both fiction and nonfiction texts. Each week, we’ll use group discussions and practice with a variety of reading-level-appropriate passages to help students confidently determine the central message of a text and recognize supporting details. Through engaging activities and personalized feedback, students will build their ability to understand and summarize what they read. This class is perfect for students looking to strengthen their reading comprehension in a fun and supportive environment!

Learning Goals

Demonstrate mastery in identifying the main idea and key details across different types of texts.
Develop confidence in finding the main idea and key details in both fiction and nonfiction texts.

Syllabus

Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Lesson 1: What is the Main Idea?
 Understand what the main idea is and why it’s important in reading comprehension. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2: Identifying the Main Idea in Longer Texts
 Identify the main idea in longer texts, like short stories or informational articles. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3: What are Key Details?
 Understand key details as information that supports the main idea. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4: Practice Finding Key Details
 Be able to identify key details in a text and connect them to the main idea. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Language of Instruction
English (Level: B2+)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use various practice texts that are both fiction and nonfiction, the specific text will vary depending on your learner's reading level.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been teaching reading in Florida for the last 5 years and have a reading endorsement with the state.

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