Reading for Information
In this class, students will read non-fiction short stories in order to learn new information.
Ms. Kit
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
I will teach the reading comprehension skill of how to find important information from non-fiction texts. This guided lesson supports reading for information through an exploration of the main idea of a text, as well as the other text features, such as: captions, photographs, headings, and subheadings. Students will look at two texts that cover the same topic, but in different ways. Students will be so absorbed in the reading that they won't realize how much real-life information they're learning. The short stories read aloud in class are: The Goby and the Shrimp, and Flightless Birds, published by Education.com
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading comprehension skill of informational text.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello, my name is Kathleen Bernath Jenkins and I am a recently retired elementary public school teacher in Missouri. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in differentiated instructional methods. Most recently, I have taught fourth-grade students the core academic skills: reading, grammar, writing, math, science, and social studies.
I have a passion for teaching children the skills needed for them to be successful citizens. I believe all children can achieve success at school by differentiating instructional methods, which allows for individual growth and expression. My approach to teaching is to focus on best practices, those proven to be successful across all educational settings: teacher modeling and interaction with students, setting clear objectives at the start of each lesson, encouraging group participation, and debriefing together at the close of a lesson.
Besides my love of teaching, I also have a greenhouse and enjoy growing and propagating plants, especially tropical and rare varieties!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
2-6 learners per class
