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Reading Explorer Foundations Unit 1

Completed by 21 learners

Ages 11-14

Self-Paced Class

This one-time self-paced class is an introduction to my reading and writing classes. The class will follow Unit 1 of Reading Explorer Foundations.

Mr. Beck

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3 pre-recorded lessons

1 week of teacher support

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What's included

3 pre-recorded lessons

1 week

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1 hour per week. Students are welcome to finish the work in the Unit 1 package for homework. Please send me your work!

Assessment

Parents can ask for the student's work to be corrected with feedback.

Class Experience

This self-paced class will introduce students to the Reading Explorer Foundations textbook which is a great resource for improving writing and reading skills. The coursework will focus on: building vocabulary, reading comprehension, creative writing, grammar, and critical thinking.

Throughout the unit students will discover exciting facts about unsolved mysteries and will be able to complete different activities which will target their reading comprehension/writing skills. 

*Each lesson contains a PDF workbook and video guide.

Lesson 1 
- Learning about UFO’s and strange phenomena.
 
Lesson 2
- Practicing vocabulary and answering short questions about the text.

Lesson 3
- Uncovering the mysteries of Atlantis + critical thinking questions.

Learning Goals

**Reading comprehension

**Short answer questions

Syllabus

3 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

A Mysterious Visitor: reading, useful phrases.

 Unique mysteries and unexplained phenomena! Learn about an interstellar object while creating your own story with new vocabulary. Answer critical thinking questions and receive feedback on spelling, grammar, and flow of writing.

7 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Vocabulary, short answer questions, writing activity.

 Learn vocabulary words and use them in a creative writing task. Use your knowledge of the text to answer short questions about the reading passage.

11 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

The Lost City of Atlantis: grammar and critical thinking.

 We’ll finish up the unit by reading about Atlantis. Make sure to complete the grammar and vocabulary exercises then use your critical thinking skills to answer the final question.

9 mins of video lessons

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External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Mr. Beck

Joined October, 2023

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Toronto

Hello! I am an online teacher with 4+ years experience.

I have been teaching learners for many years in Toronto and abroad and strive to make my classes engaging and fun. I believe that learning should be social so I encourage students to participate and discover together. I love learning and sharing ideas about math, science, history, music, English, and much more. Students are always welcome to ask for help or clarification.

In Toronto, I run a nonprofit providing free tutoring and hope to grow this project to help students in Canada.
My favourite dish to cook is Thai curry!