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Reading Fluency: Practice Sight Words, Read Sentences, and Build Confidence

๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐. Learners grow confident with a gentle approach, practicing sight words in sentences, passages, and stories, turning reading into a skill theyโ€™re proud to share.
Christine Santos LLC
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6 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. included
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Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐š๐ญ ๐š ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž!

๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ doesnโ€™t always come easily, and it can feel overwhelming when words just donโ€™t seem to flow. This class is designed to meet learners where they are, helping them build ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž step by step. By focusing on ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌโ€”those high-frequency building blocks of readingโ€”weโ€™ll turn the challenge into achievable success. With guided practice in ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ and ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ, learners will discover that fluency isnโ€™t about speed; itโ€™s about understanding and connection.

Through a supportive, gentle approach, learners will grow their skills week by week. Theyโ€™ll gain the tools to read with ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž and a sense of accomplishment, exploring engaging ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฌ that make reading feel rewarding. Whether your child is struggling to get started or simply needs extra practice, this class offers a safe space to grow, encouraging every learner to see themselves as capable and successful readers.

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.

Learning Goals

Learners will ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ž and ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ high-frequency ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ fluently.
Learners will practice reading ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ that combine ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ and ๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐ฌ with confidence.
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Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduce sight words.
 Learners will recognize and fluently read high-frequency sight words. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Practice reading sentences combining sight words and blends.
 Learners will fluently read sentences that integrate sight words and blends. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Practice reading sentences using sight words.
 Learners will read sentences using sight words fluently. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Build fluency with sight words in short stories.
 Learners will practice reading short stories to strengthen sight word recognition. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners should recognize basic letter sounds and simple words. Familiarity with blending sounds into words will help ensure they feel confident as we practice reading sentences and sight words together.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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JANELLE MCFARLANE

Janelle brings a wealth of experience to education, having worked with learners of all ages, from kindergarten through high school, as a teacher, administrator, counselor, grant writer, and performing arts coordinator. Her diverse background includes shaping engaging learning environments, supporting emotional growth, and fostering creativity through the arts.

As a teacher and administrator, Janelle has inspired curiosity and collaborated with staff and families to ensure student success. Her counseling work has supported emotional well-being and personal development, while her grant writing has secured resources to enhance academic and creative opportunities.

With a deep passion for nurturing growth and unlocking potential, Janelleโ€™s mission is to guide students toward success in every aspect of their journey.

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