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Reading Comprehension Small Group Class

Gain a deeper understanding of your reading by analyzing characters, making predictions, inferences, and more. Book it now!
Tara Gaines, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
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(236)
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What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
This course will meet weekly to boost reading comprehension, fluency, and share in a love of reading. It is also meant to encourage readers to discover more books that might be of interest, which means we will explore different genres each week. Each week, we will read a short story together. As the class progresses, I will adjust future book choices that align to student interest. The books that we read will be shared on the screen for ease of viewing the book, following along, and answering questions. 

Reading topics for the first 4 weeks are as follows:

Week 1: Folktales
Week 2: Ancient Egypt  
Week 3: Greek Mythology
Week 4: Titanic

The structure of the class is students taking turns reading, asking questions, and discussing the book together. I will model fluency by also sharing in reading aloud. We will practice various reading comprehension skills throughout. 

Learners are welcome to come and go at any time, as these texts do not build on one another. 

Come enjoy a community built on reading.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
236reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Idaho Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from SUNY Buffalo State
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Idaho
I’m a certified teacher in Elementary Education with my Master’s in Education Leadership, with experience in both in the US and internationally. My family and I had the privilege of living overseas for 15 years, teaching in international schools around the globe. I've lived in New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Bosnia and Herzegovina! I value teaching small groups, students from diverse backgrounds, instilling curiosity in my students, and encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. Over the course of my 18 years in the classroom, I have gained valuable insight into best practices and ways to connect with learners. I strive for each of my learners to know that I care deeply about them and their education. Connection is the base for all authentic learning.  

On Outschool, I am teaching an array of different classes: math camps, problem solving, traveling, book clubs, nature journaling, tutoring, choose-your-own-adventure, reading comprehension courses, and novel studies to list a few. I believe in smaller class sizes to ensure quality of education and engagement. 

Outside of teaching, I am an avid long-distance trail runner, reader, and traveler! I'm equally passionate about all three. I love anything outdoors. Travel has taught me valuable life-long lessons that I love sharing with others. I have a teacher husband (also on Outschool!), and two young children that I adore.

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$10

weekly
1x per week
30 min

Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-10 learners per class

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