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Writing+ Reading Comprehension Grade 8- 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 8
This is a self-paced class, No live meetings. What this means is that the materials needed for class are posted to the classroom one day 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...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1What is America’s oldest state capital? Could another ice age happen? Who is Nelson Mandela?Week 2Lesson 2week 2Can dolphins really talk? What is Kwanzaa? What disaster can fall out of the sky?Week 3Lesson 3Week 3What were the Negro leagues? How do spinning ice skaters keep from getting dizzy? Where did potato chips come from?Week 4Lesson 4Week 4What place on Earth gets the most rain? Who was Georgia O’Keeffe? How can bacteria clean up our own messes?Week 5Lesson 5Week 5When was the Internet invented? How was the Grand Canyon formed? What vehicle helped win a war?Week 6Lesson 6Week 6Who was the “African Eve”? What is salsa? How are fireworks made?Week 7Lesson 7Week 7Who was Sequoya? What is it like to be inside an erupting volcano? What useful invention was almost too late?Week 8Lesson 8Week 8How can you make your own paper? Who is Ellen Ochoa? What is the truth about wolves?Week 9Lesson 9Week 9Who was the “underground man”? How can a plant invade a country? What is an urban legend?Week 10Lesson 10Week 10Are termites helpful or harmful? What did Josephine Cochrane invent? When can elephants be backyard pets?Week 11Lesson 11Week 11What is Lascaux Cave? How can 1,000 pets fit into a city apartment? What was discovered in the middle of New York city?Week 12Lesson 12Week 12How can you have fun and save the environment, too? Where did the guitar come from? What can be learned from garbage?Week 13Lesson 13Week 13Who is Carlos Santana? Can a butterfly cause a tornado? What was Pompeii?Week 14Lesson 14Week 14What is the most dangerous animal on Earth? What is the American Indian Dance Theater? How can you save a choking person’s life?Week 15Lesson 15Week 15Who was Bertha von Suttner? Are you a “lefty” or a “righty”? What was the Donner party? How has an Incan secret changed cotton?
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...
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 1 learner
Ages: 13-15
