Small Group Reading 4th/5th Grade Levels W-X

Come join in this small group reading class to become a better reader!

Class Content:
  This class will be based on learners reading levels.  I will be utlizing many different ways to reach learners in a beneficial way.  Learners in this class will be taught at their level to improve their reading, comprehension, reading strategies, fluency, vocabulary, sight words, and grammar skills.  During class I will be using a researched based curriculum from reaidng a-z.  Learners will be sent a weekly book and worksheets.  
  During class we will be using a variety of learning techniques.  This class will be using auditory, visual, and kinestetic learning techniques to help learners retain as much as possible.  We will have a great time working on skills to become a better readers and comprehending what we learn.  
  This course will utlize a two day schedule weekly to make sure learners have enough time to improve their skills.  The schedule is listed below but during the week we will be working on all reading skills to improve reading, comprehension, fluency, phonics, sight words, and grammar.

Why This Class:
  I am a licensed educator and have been a teacher for 10 years.  Guided reading is where my speciality is during the school day.  I have had many years of experience and know how to grow learners levels by utilizing a variety of different teaching techniques to be able to reach all learners and help them grow by differetiating instruction.
  This course will be kept small at a max of four learners to ensure every learner gets equal time to work and share.  As an added benefit this class will cycle through 3 levels so learners will have the ability to learn extra skills or review skills.

Class Materials:
  All class materials will be shared weekly through the class page prior to class.  
  Weekly materials: Learners will need the worksheets attached as well as the paper book.  They will also need red, yellow, and green coloring materials-markers, colored pencils, colored pens.
  Week to week:  depending on the week learners will need different materials but it should all be things that you can find around your home.  These will be posted in the classroom weekly on Sunday afternoon EST.
 
Class Schedule:
Day 1: 
vocabulary development
phonics and grammar skills
book introduction
Day 2:
1st read through
discussion questions
quiz
Day 3:
2nd read through
skill worksheet or activity

Summer Schedule:
Week 1, week of 6/2
Level W fiction
Week 2, week of 6/9
Level X fiction
Week 3, week of 6/16
Level W nonfiction
Week 4, week of 6/23
Level X nonfiction

No class week of June 30 

Week 5, week of 7/7
Level W, fiction
Week 6, week of 7/14
Level X fiction
Week 7, week of 7/21
Level W, nonfiction
Week 8, week of 7/28
Level X nonfiction