20

weekly

or 80 for 4 classes

Reading Comprehension Strategies (4 Classes)

Ages 10-14

Live Group Course

In this 4 class course, students will be introduced to the CUT strategy that they will use to analyze texts and improve reading comprehension.

Maddie Alvendia, B.A., E.d.M.

New on Outschool

Live video meetings

1x per week, 4 weeks

2-6 learners per class

30 min

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What’s included

4 live meetings

2 in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Students can ask for more practice if needed.

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Students will be introduced to the CUT strategy that they will use to analyze texts and improve reading comprehension. The CUT strategy is:

C - Circle key vocabulary words
U - Underline key evidence, explanations, etc
T - Talk to the text - ask questions, draw connections, etc

They will then practice with different English and Social Studies texts over a 4 class course.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to describe the CUT strategy

Students will be able to use the CUT strategy for any text they read

Syllabus

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction

 Students will be introduced to the CUT strategy that they will use to analyze texts and improve reading comprehension. The CUT strategy is:

C - Circle key vocabulary words
U - Underline key evidence, explanations, etc
T - Talk to the text - ask questions, draw connections, etc

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Practice

 Students will practice using the CUT strategy with different texts both English and Social Studies.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Practice

 Students will practice using the CUT strategy with different texts both English and Social Studies.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Conclusion

 Students will practice using the CUT strategy with different texts both English and Social Studies.

30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Maddie Alvendia, B.A., E.d.M.

Joined February, 2025

New on Outschool

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I am a certified teacher for grades 6-12 in social studies. I have been teaching in public, private, and charter schools for the last 5 years teaching history and English. I have a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master's in Education from Harvard University.