Reading Test Prep: Test Taking Strategies for Reading 6th-8th Grade
Does your child struggle with taking tests? Do they need to brush up on all the skills? In this 3 day day course, students will get a review of all tested skills and in-depth lessons on test taking strategies to ACE the test!
Ashley Carpenter, M.Ed., Reading/ESL Specialist
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Students will get immediate feedback every class.Letter Grade
The final passage will be graded to give you and understanding of how successful your child will be on their assessment.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Intermediate Level
JOIN ANY TIME!!! ***If this is your first class with me, use code "carpenter10" to get 10 off!*** This class is designed to help students become excellent test takers. It is taught over three days and includes a mix of Google slides, direct teaching, and a walk-through of a test question as if I were a student. I will show students how to read, analyze, annotate, and correctly answer the questions. EACH MONTH WE WILL USE A DIFFERENT PASASAGE/SKILLS REVIEW SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TAKE THIS COURSE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU NEED.
Learning Goals
Students will review reading skills and become experts at test taking strategies for all reading exams.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Lesson 1
We will complete a skills review of comprehension, analyzing, inferencing and more directly from state standards. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
We will read and annotate the story and then read and annotate the questions. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
We will walk through how to answer each question correctly and prove each each right or wrong with text evidence and schema. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
All learner types will be valued and instruction will be tailored to meet the student's needs and learning goals.
Parental Guidance
None
Supply List
Download test Annotating tool
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will be using state released tests and self created resources to help your child become and expert at mastering exams!
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a teacher for over 20 years in a variety of settings. I have been a certified teacher for the past ten years with my Bachelors and two M.Eds. I am a Reading Specialist and ESL Coordinator.
Education:
1. Bachelors in Education (2014 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake)
2. M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership (2020 from the University of Houston-Victoria)
3. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (2021 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake)
Certification:
1. Prek-6th grade all subjects certification TEA (Texas Education Agency)
2. 4-8 ELAR TEA (Texas Education Agency)
3. ESL-English as a Second Language TEA (Texas Education Agency)
4. GT- Gifted and Talented TEA (Texas Education Agency)
5. Dyslexia Certification - Reading by Design
Public School Experience:
1. 2nd-4th Grade all subjects (5 years)
2. 6-8th Grade Reading and Writing Teacher (3 year)
3. 6-8th Grade Reading Interventionist and ESL teacher/Coordinator (2 years) Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
4-12 learners per class
