Reading Comprehension, Writing & More! English Skills Galore!
In this year-long ongoing class, students will read monthly themed texts and complete assignments related to reading comprehension. All major components of reading comprehension will be covered to ensure student growth and success.
Mrs. Gorczyca (Mrs. G.) M.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(201)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
If students do not finish the assignment of the day, they may complete it outside of class time.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Calling all readers - struggling and thriving alike! Do you have a struggling reader who needs support with improving their comprehension? Or, is your reader thriving and would like an opportunity to continue perfecting their work? Well, this is the class for you! With 1:1 guidance and support from me, this course is designed for readers to learn about and practice all major components of reading comprehension. These skills are: Antonyms Character Traits Context Clues Facts and Opinions Identifying an Author’s Purpose Lessons Learned Literary Language Making Connections Predicting Questioning Reflection Sequence of Events Story Elements Summarizing Synonyms Understanding Themes Visualization Vocabulary The class structure will be similar each class. The learners and I will meet whole group where we will read a shared text. For week 1 and 2 of the month, we will be reading and working through fictional texts and assignments. For the next two weeks of the month, we will be reading and working through nonfiction. Learners will have the opportunity to practice the skill with me and ask any questions that they may have. Then, learners will go into their own breakout room and work on the assignment of the day (see below). When they are working independently, I will check in and confer with each student in order to support them as needed. I believe that through 1:1 attention, I am cultivating positive relationships and helping the learner on whatever specific need(s) they have. At times, students may work together in partnerships to support teamwork. At the end of class, we will always come back together and share out our progress. Whenever I teach, I work to ensure that my lessons are engaging, clear, concise, thorough and fun! I believe that students learn best when they feel comfortable with a teacher and are enjoying themselves. I always enjoy starting class with a quick game/activity about the topic at hand! I will be teaching with the expectation that students have experience with developing sentences. January 6 - Character Traits, Vocabulary & Context Clues, Author’s Purpose January 13 - Theme, Connections, Predicting January 20 - Questioning, Vocabulary January 27 - Reflecting, Comprehension Questions February 3 - Literary Language, Vocabulary, Context Clues February 10 - Story Elements, Summarizing, Lessons Learned February 17 - Main Idea, Vocabulary, Context Clues February 24 - Sequence of Events, Reflecting March 3 - Story Elements, Vocabulary, Context Clues March 10 - Visualization, Author’s Purpose March 24 - Questioning, Reflecting March 31 - Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions April 7 - Lessons Learned, Vocabulary, Context Clues April 14 - Character Traits, Summarizing, Main Idea April 21 - Predicting, Synonyms, Antonyms April 28 - Sequence of Events, Literary Language May 5 - Main Idea, Vocabulary, Context Clues, Character Traits May 12 - Lessons Learned, Sequence of Events May 19 - Questioning, Reflecting May 26 - Making Connections, Comprehension Questions June 2 - Vocabulary, Context Clues, Visualization, Story Elements June 9 - Theme, Making Connections, Comprehension Questions June 16 - Main Idea, Making Connections, Questioning, June 23 - Vocabulary, Context Clues, Reflecting July 7 - Story Elements, Author’s Purpose, Main Idea July 14 - Vocabulary, Context Clues, Character Traits July 21 - Questioning, Reflecting, Vocabulary, Context Clues, July 28 - Making Connections, Comprehension Questions August 4 - Character Traits, Synonyms, Antonyms August 11 - Making Connections, Lessons Learned, Comprehension Questions August 18 - Questioning, Reflecting, Vocabulary, Context Clues August 25 - Making Connections, Comprehension Questions September 1 - Theme, Making Connections, Story Elements September 8 - Character Traits, Vocabulary, Context Clues, Author’s Purpose September 15 - Visualization, Synonyms, Antonyms, Main Idea September 22 - Making Connections, Comprehension Questions, Reflecting October 6 - Visualization, Vocabulary, Context Clues October 13 - Summarizing, Author’s Purpose, Lessons Learned October 20 - Questioning, Reflecting, Vocabulary, Context Clues October 27 - Making Connections, Comprehension Questions November 3 - Character Traits, Vocabulary, Context Clues November 10 - Sequence of Events, Lessons Learned, Main Idea November 17 - Synonyms, Antonyms, Author’s Purpose November 24 - Visualization, Reflecting, Comprehension Questions December 1 - Visualization, Vocabulary, Context Clues December 8 - Summarizing, Comprehension Questions December 15 - Questioning, Vocabulary, Context Clues, December 22 - Making Connections, Comprehension Questions, Reflecting
Learning Goals
Students will work on these components of reading comprehension: Antonyms
Character Traits
Context Clues
Facts and Opinions
Identifying an Author’s Purpose
Lessons Learned
Literary Language
Making Connections
Predicting
Questioning
Reflection
Sequence of Events
Story Elements
Summarizing
Synonyms
Understanding Themes
Visualization
Vocabulary
This will help students more fully and deeply understand a text.
In addition, the assignments that will be completed are all written (typed) where students will be expected to work in full sentences, use proper punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling. This way, writing skills are strengthened as well.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A Google Slides documents will be sent to students during class in order to allow them to complete the day’s assignment.
Supply List
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses: Google Slides Document that will be sent by me.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2021
5.0
201reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Rider University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rider University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Rider University
Welcome! My name is Mrs. G and I am SO excited for the opportunity to work with children around the world through Outschool. I have a strong passion for giving children the best education possible and to make learning FUN! Ever since I began teaching, I feel incredibly fulfilled and I wake up excited every morning to go to school, NOT work. Teaching has never felt like a job to me, but a lifestyle; something that is just a part of who I am.
Through the platform of Outschool, I look forward to putting my own creativity to use and design fun, educational experiences. As of now, I am going to be teaching through the creative avenue of "escape rooms". Students will enter the fictional world of the STAR Students (Sophie, Trey, Anthony, and Rosa) of Galaxy Elementary School. These four students need the help of Outschool students to solve various mysteries that will be uncovered through clues. The only way to receive clues is by solving math problems and/or answering ELA questions. Outschool students will join the STAR students on an educational adventure during each one of my classes!!
I also have a strong passion for writing and specifically, supporting students by teaching strategies to help improve their writing. I love helping developing authors find their voice, creativity, and passion for writing!
A little bit about my professional background: I have experience as a third grade teacher of students with an IEP, Gifted and Talented students, and everyone in between. That being said, I am comfortable teaching a wide variety of grades and ages. While teaching, I served as my school's literacy and technology coach. This means I supported my colleagues as an instructional coach by providing professional development, coming into their classrooms to help their instruction, and opening my classroom doors for observation.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Psychology, a minor in Early Childhood Education and a certificate in Leadership. In 2020, I also obtained a Master's degree in Educational Leadership with a supervisor and principal certificate.
In September, I gave birth to a baby girl! I am currently on maternity leave but I miss teaching so much that I am excited to have the opportunity to teach online! Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-6 learners per class
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