Rising 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Camp
This 4-day reading camp will support your rising 4th grader as they build their ability to comprehend texts and establish themselves as independent readers! Taught my an elementary library and veteran upper elementary teacher, Ms. Crocker.
AJ Crocker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(45)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be offered a take-home reading assignment each day to track their comprehension progress outside of classClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner Level
Over the course of 4 sessions, this class will strengthen students ability to read both fiction and nonfiction texts. Each day, we will focus on a different piece of reading. We will use research backed tools, steeped in the Science of Reading, to prepare students for 4th grade level reading. Ms. AJ uses a kind, supportive, and honest tone to support students as they build their comprehension skills and prepare for higher level reading.
Learning Goals
This class is designed to support students in both fiction and nonfiction reading comprehension in preparation for 4th grade.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Nonfiction - Main Idea, Key Details, and Nonfiction Text Features
Students will be introduced to 2 nonfiction reading pieces and given resources to determine the main idea and key details of the passage. We will explore text features for various pieces of nonfiction, and use all elements of the page to determine the author's main idea and supporting details. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Nonfiction - Text Structure
Students will extend their understanding of main idea and key details by exploring various nonfiction text structures and determining how different articles are organized. They will be introduce to cause/effect, problem/solution, compare/contrast, sequence, and descriptive nonfiction texts and play a series of games to practice passage analysis and synthesis. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Fiction - Plot elements
Students will explore narrative text structure and analyze how various stories use those elements to tell an engaging story. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Fiction - Character Analysis
Students will read a fictional story and play a number of games to explore character analysis including character traits, feelings, dialogue, and changes throughout a story. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Ms. Crocker has experience working with a number of learning needs and is happy to make accommodations and adjustments to meet everyone's needs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2023
4.9
45reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University
Hi! My name is AJ! I am passionate about teaching reading, writing, music, and art.
I am an experienced educator - 8 years in public school classrooms, and another 5 years teaching art, theater, and music for various organizations. I hold a Masters of Science in Teaching & Learning and a Masters of Art in International Education Development from Columbia University. I am certified in K-5 elementary education and 6-12 social studies.
My teaching philosophy balances student success with student happiness. I hold all participants to high standards, but manage their needs with compassion and understanding. I value process-based learning where mistakes are celebrated as an important part of learning something new.Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class
