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Writing+ Reading Comprehension Grade 4- SP
Teacher Kathy Ortiz
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(340)
In this class, students will read 3 short stories with topics from either science or history, then answer an essay question of their favorite story they read. This is a Self Paced class, No live meetings.
Class experience
US Grade 4
This is a Self Paced class, No live meetings. What this means is that the materials needed for class are posted to the classroom once a week. (videos, worksheets). A fun way to help your kids learn to read and comprehend what they read, is to give them interesting subjects to read about at every level. In this class, students will read 3 fun short stories that have different topics from science and history topics. This provides students a subject matter that keeps their interest and helps...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1How did the Olympic Games begin? How do crocodiles clean their teeth? What is the Statue of Liberty?Week 2Lesson 2Week 2Why do leaves change color in the fall? Where did the ideas for our government come from? Why does a jumping bean jump?Week 3Lesson 3Week 3What is Earth Day? What is a mongoose? How do people know what time it is?Week 4Lesson 4Week 4What is the praying mantis? Who was Anne Frank? How is paper made?Week 5Lesson 5Week 5What was the Titanic? What is the powder on a butterfly’s wings? Why is Mt. Rushmore famous?Week 6Lesson 6Week 6What plant eats meat? What was a victory garden? Where does chocolate come from?Week 7Lesson 7Week 7What tea party became part of history? Where does the trap-door spider live? What is recycling?Week 8Lesson 8Week 8What is a shooting star? Where was the first subway started? Why is the lionfish left alone?Week 9Lesson 9Week 9How has the potato changed history? How do dolphins sleep without drowning? What is the birthday of the United States of America?Week 10Lesson 10Week 10How does gravity affect the tides? Where do people pray to mountains? What bugs us every 17 years?Week 11Lesson 11Week 11What can be learned from ancient graves? Why did the dinosaurs die out? What colorful art form began in America?Week 12Lesson 12Week 12What happens underground during winter? How did Maggie and Lillian Rogers learn so much about the White House? Why don’t people ride zebras?Week 13Lesson 13Week 13Who holds the record for staying alive at sea the longest? Why do you look upside down in a spoon? What is Carnegie Hall?Week 14Lesson 14Week 14What is ball lightning? Who was Calbraith rodgers? Where did the first magnets come from?Week 15Lesson 15Week 15Why did the Spanish come to the Americas? What animal makes bubbles on leaves? What was so special about climbing Half Dome? What unique things do bowerbirds do?
In this class, students will read 3 fun short stories that have different topics from science and history topics. This provides students a subject matter that keeps their interest and helps them learn to love reading, all the while they are practicing their reading. The student will read each story and then answer 5 comprehension questions on kahoot.com in an activity the teacher will provide a link to in the classroom.
I am a homeschool parent of 20+ years. I have educated my three adults children from K-12th grade, 2 of which are now in College. I have a Masters degree in teaching and learning with technology, and a Bachelor's degree in organizational management. I have training in behavioral therapy and am able to apply this to all my classes to be able to reach kids of all ages and abilities. I look forward to seeing you in my classroom. I have been working online for about 15 yrs, I have worked as a virtual assistant, online teacher, I love helping students, teachers, and homeschool parents, learn how to make education fun and engaging.
Homework Offered
Turning in writing to the teacher each week for feedback.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents need to ensure their students complete both the comprehension questions and writing assignments each week.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(340)
My name is Teacher Kathy Ortiz. Gamification Classes! What is Gamification you ask? All of my classes are set up in a way that we use interactive online games from nearpod.com, kahoot.it, blooket.com, and gimkit.com to help students have fun while...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $225 for all content15 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
Ages: 9-11
