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Writing+ Reading Comprehension Grade 6-SP
Teacher Kathy Ortiz
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(339)
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 6
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 were the Finger Lakes formed? Can people grow back arms or legs? How did two political parties get their animal symbols?Week 2Lesson 2Week 2What makes a helicopter fly? Where did jazz come from? Why does a deer grow and shed antlers?Week 3Lesson 3Week 3Was Dracula a real person? Where can you see a coyote? What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?Week 4Lesson 4Lesson 4Why is a moth attracted to light? What was the Trojan horse? Why do animals play?Week 5Lesson 5Lesson 5Who was Amelia Earhart? How can water flow up a tree? Who was Rosa Parks?Week 6Lesson 6Lesson 6What are the facts about mushrooms? What language do deaf people use? How does an IMAX movie work?Week 7Lesson 7Lesson 7Is the Atlantic Ocean getting smaller? What is alchemy? Who was Alexander Graham Bell?Week 8Lesson 8Lesson 8Why aren’t animals on electric power lines electrocuted? Who is Spike Lee? How did teddy bears get their name?Week 9Lesson 9Lesson 9Who first learned how to make glass? How do you grade a stone? Who were the Neanderthals?Week 10Lesson 10Lesson 10Why doesn’t the sun burn up? Did Atlantis really exist? Can ants live in trees?Week 11Lesson 11Lesson 11How can the San people live in the desert? Are birds really descended from dinosaurs? What is the legend of the phoenix?Week 12Lesson 12Lesson 12What is the Mariana Trench? What is the Iditarod? What causes avalanches?Week 13Lesson 13Lesson 13What are kachinas? What is amber? What was Lake Missoula?Week 14Lesson 14Lesson 14Do llamas live only in South America? What was Manzanar? What is the truth about piranhas?Week 15Lesson 15Lesson 15What was mysterious about the Roanoke Island colony? What is a coelacanth? Do old songs hold secret codes? Can dogs smell cancer?
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.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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:(339)
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...
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Ages: 11-13
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