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Reading Comprehension Unit 1a Exploring Character Development in Fiction

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Ages 5-12

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Students will analyze how authors create and evolve characters, paying attention to their traits, motivations, and transformations. Through engaging texts and thoughtful discussions, students will enhance their reading comprehension skills.

Ms. Jamie Certified Elementary Teacher

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3 pre-recorded lessons

3 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1 hour per week. I will provide feedback on each assignment that is submitted.

Certificate of Completion

If you would like me to issue your child a grade I am happy to upon request. Otherwise, students will recieve a certificate of completetion at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 5

Beginner Level

Overview:
In this unit, students delve into the fascinating world of character development in fiction. They will analyze how authors create and evolve characters, paying attention to their traits, motivations, and transformations. Through engaging texts and thoughtful discussions, students will enhance their reading comprehension skills and gain a deeper understanding of the characters they encounter.

Learning Objectives:
-Identify key elements of character development in fiction.
-Analyze character traits, changes, and relationships.
-Make text-based inferences about characters’ feelings and motivations.
-Apply descriptive language to discuss and write about characters.

Informal Assessment will be included with each lesson. It will consist of students completing the given activity sheets and then sending me a picture of their completed work if feedback is desired within the 3 weeks of the course. I am also available through the classroom or messaging should you and/or your student need anything!

If your student would like to continue strengthening their reading comprehension check out my other sections and units covering other important reading comprehension skills!

Learning Goals

I CAN NOTICE HOW CHARACTERS CHANGE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF A STORY.

I CAN THINK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES IN THE WAY CHARACTERS’ THINK AND ACT DURING A STORY.

Syllabus

3 Lessons

over 3 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Notice how characters change

 ~I CAN NOTICE HOW CHARACTERS CHANGE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF A STORY.
~I CAN THINK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES IN THE WAY CHARACTERS’ THINK AND ACT DURING A STORY. 
~I CAN TALK, WRITE, OR DRAW ABOUT HOW CHARACTERS’ CHANGE.

1 assignment

Lesson 2:

Ponder when characters change

 ~I CAN NOTICE HOW CHARACTERS CHANGE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE STORY. 
~I CAN THINK ABOUT EVENTS THAT CAUSED CHANGE. 
~I CAN TALK, WRITE, OR DRAW ABOUT HOW CHARACTER’S CHANGE.

1 assignment

Lesson 3:

Ponder how relationships change

 ~I CAN NOTICE HOW THE CHARACTERS’ RELATIONSHIPS CHANGE FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY TO THE END. 
~I CAN THINK ABOUT HOW THE EVENTS CAUSE THE CHANGE.
~I CAN TALK, WRITE, OR DRAW ABOUT HOW CHARACTER’S CHANGE.

1 assignment

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class is designed to be differentiated for multiple age and ability levels which also makes it great for students with specific learning disabilities in reading.

Parental Guidance

You will be provided with links that are hosted on YouTube to each of my video lessons. They are set to 'made for kids' so that only appropriate ads will be shown if any.

Supply List

Activity sheets will be provided for each lesson to print. Students will also need something to draw or write with.

External Resources

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

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Ms. Jamie Certified Elementary Teacher

Joined January, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

I am a certified elementary teacher and work from home mom of 1.  We are beginning to think about our homeschool journey so check us out for lessons geared towards younger learners. I have taught and worked with kids ages 6wks all the way up to 8th grade and believe that kids need fun and concrete lessons that allow them to discover things on their own!  

Fun Facts:  I live in Northern MI. My husband works from home as well building log cabin shells. We have a small barn for chickens, a turkey, and 2 bunnies.  We also have 3 dogs, 2 snails, and a cat.