weekly

or for 8 classes

Reading Fluency - Elementary Reading Class

Ages 6-8

Live Group Course

In this reading fluency class, elementary students gain confidence through structured practice and research-based strategies. With an STR certification, I provide expert instruction to improve decoding, expression, and comprehension.

Mrs. Melter

Live video meetings

1x per week, 8 weeks

2-10 learners per class

60 min

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What's included

8 live meetings

8 in-class hours

Assignments

1 hour per week. Every class will end with an exit ticket assignment that will provide data on student progress.

Progress Report

Weekly Exit Ticket data will be shared with parents to track their student's progress. One final progress report at the end of 8 weeks with targeted feedback regarding child's achievements and recommended next steps.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3

Beginner - Intermediate Level

Class Description: Reading Fluency for Young Learners
This ongoing class is designed to help students develop essential reading fluency skills, including accuracy, decoding, expression, pacing, and comprehension. Using a combination of fiction and nonfiction texts, students will engage in structured practice to build confidence and proficiency in reading aloud.

What Will Be Taught?
Students will learn research-based strategies to improve their reading fluency, including:

Decoding and phonics skills to read unfamiliar words with ease
Sight word recognition to enhance automaticity
Expressive reading techniques (prosody) to improve tone, rhythm, and pacing
Strategies for adjusting reading speed for better comprehension
How fluency supports understanding and retention of text

Course Structure & Topics Covered:
Each class follows a structured format, but since it is an ongoing course, students can join at any time and continue learning at their own pace. Weekly lessons rotate through essential fluency skills, including:

Decoding and word recognition
Pacing and smooth reading
Expression and phrasing
Comprehension and fluency integration
Fluency with nonfiction vs. fiction texts
Teaching Methods & Style:
My teaching style is structured, interactive, and supportive, ensuring all students receive individualized feedback. Lessons are designed to be engaging and multisensory, incorporating:

Guided reading practice with age-appropriate texts
Games and interactive activities to reinforce fluency skills
Slides and visuals to support phonics and comprehension strategies
Video clips and model readings to demonstrate expressive reading
Discussions and participation to encourage active learning
Student Interaction & Engagement:
This course is highly interactive, with live reading practice, direct feedback, and engaging activities to keep students motivated. Students will participate in:

Guided reading exercises each session
Fluency-building games and challenges
Small group discussions and peer practice
Opportunities for individualized feedback and support
Because this is a continuous class, students can stay enrolled for as long as needed, building fluency at their own pace while gaining confidence in their reading skills.

Learning Goals

Strengthen Decoding and Sight Word Recognition – Students will practice phonics-based strategies to decode unfamiliar words and increase automatic recognition of high-frequency words, supporting overall reading proficiency.

Develop Reading Fluency – Students will improve their ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with appropriate pacing, helping them build confidence in oral reading.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

8 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Foundations of Reading Fluency

 - Introduction to fluency: accuracy, rate, and expression
- Initial fluency assessment and goal setting
- Strategies for smooth and accurate reading

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

High-Frequency Words and Automaticity

 - Importance of sight word recognition in fluency
- Practice with high-frequency words through structured activities
- Application of sight words in connected text

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Decoding Strategies for Improved Accuracy

 - Phonics-based strategies for decoding unfamiliar words
- Syllabication techniques and word chunking
- Fluency practice with controlled texts to reinforce decoding skills

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Expression and Prosody in Reading

 - Understanding intonation, rhythm, and phrasing
-The role of punctuation in expressive reading
- Guided read-aloud activities to enhance prosody

60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class is intentionally designed to support a variety of unique learning needs, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD, by using structured, research-based strategies tailored to each learner.

Parental Guidance

n/a

Supply List

Pencil
Notebook
Small white board (optional)
Dry erase marker and eraser (optional)

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

1st through 3rd grade books all age appropriate. Fiction and non fiction text about animals, earth, and space.

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Melter

Joined March, 2025

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

I am a certified educator with extensive experience in teaching reading fluency and literacy skills to young learners. I hold a Texas Teaching Certification in Early Childhood – 6th Grade, 4th – 8th Grade All Subjects, and a Science of Teaching Reading (STR) certification. Additionally, I have a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, which provides me with a strong background in language development, phonemic awareness, and reading fluency strategies.

Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with Pre-K, elementary, and middle school students in both classroom and small-group settings. My experience includes:

Teaching English Language Arts with a focus on reading fluency, phonics, and comprehension.
Supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and language processing difficulties.
Providing individualized instruction and intervention for struggling readers.
Coaching and training other educators in best practices for reading instruction and fluency development.
My approach is structured, engaging, and research-based, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to develop fluency, confidence, and a love for reading.