Reading Skills: Build Sight Words, Practice Digraphs, and Begin Sentence Reading
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What's included
7 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
โจ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐. โจ Discover a place where sight words become second nature, and sentences come alive! Learners explore the magic of ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐ฌ, and ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ , growing their skills step by step. From matching meanings to putting together complete thoughts, each lesson empowers learners to find confidence in their reading journey. With every word and sound mastered, they unlock the building blocks of fluency. This class creates a pathway to success, where readers strengthen their foundation and uncover the beauty in every sentence. _______ 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. _______ 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. _______ 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
Master a foundational set of ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ (e.g., a, the, is, it) to improve reading fluency.
Recognize and apply the ๐๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐ฌ โshโ and โchโ in words and sentences.
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Sight Words: Building Vocabulary
Learners will be introduced to their first set of sight words (a, the, is, it) to build reading fluency.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sentence Reading with Sight Words
Learners will read short sentences using sight words and CVC words to improve sentence-level understanding.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Matching Sight Words to Meaning
Learners will practice matching sight words to their meanings to enhance word recognition.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Constructing Sentences with Sight Words
Learners will build and read sentences using sight words and CVC words to strengthen sentence construction skills.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
8 teachers have teaching certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Special Education
California Teaching Certificate
6 teachers have a Graduate degree
Juris Doctor from New York Law School
Doctoral Degree in Special Education from University of Alberta
Master's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Master's Degree from National University
Master's Degree from Central Michigan University
Master's Degree in Education from Rutgers University
Doctoral Degree in Sports Management from Concordia University Chicago
Master's Degree in International Relations from University of Oklahoma
Master's Degree in Education from Towson University
10 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Smith College
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Long Island University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Centro Universitรกrio UniCEUB
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidade de Brasรญlia
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Education from North Carolina State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Maryland
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Bowie State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland
JESSE POMPEI
Jesse Pompei has been an educator for 20 years, with a range of teaching experience from Kindergarten to high school equivalency for adults. She loves working with students to meet their individual goals, making connections and building a learning community. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two daughters, three dogs and a bunny.
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, Janelleโs mission is to guide students toward success in every aspect of their journey.
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Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $119 for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-5 learners per class