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Small Group Reading: Grades 6-8 Middle School

In this ongoing course, learners reading at a level of middle school reading will get small group instruction on reading fiction and nonfiction books, developing reading strategies, fluency, comprehension, phonics, and grammar.
Juliann K. BS Elementary Education
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What's included

3 live meetings
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. There may be homework during this course. It could involve additional reading, writing, or phonics work outside of class.
Assessment
For learners that come back week to week, I will give a progress report at the end of the month. If you can only come for one or two sessions and would like a progress report please let me know before class begins.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Advanced Level
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 utilizing 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, word study, and grammar skills.  During class I will be using a researched based curriculum from reading 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 kinesthetic 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 utilize a three 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, word study, and grammar.

Why This Class:
  I am a licensed educator and have been a teacher for 10 years.  Guided reading is where my specialty 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 differentiating 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 May 28
Level Z1 fiction
Week 2, week of June 3
Level Z2 fiction
Week 3, week of June 10
Level Z1 nonfiction
Week 4, week of June 17
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 5, week of June 24
Level Z1 fiction
Week 6, week of July 1 
No Class
Week 7, week of July 8
Level Z1 nonfiction
Week 8, week of July 15
Level Z2 nonfiction 
Week 9, week of July 22
Level Z1 fiction
Week 10, week of July 29
Level Z2 fiction

School Year Schedule
Week 1, week of August 5
Level Z1 fiction
Week 2, week of August 12
Level Z2 fiction
Week 3, week of August 19
Level Z1 fiction
Week 4, week of August 26
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 5, week of September 9
Level Z1 nonfiction
Week 6, week of September 16
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 7, week of September 23
Level Z1 fiction
Week 8, week of September 30
Level Z2 fiction
Week 9, week of October 1
Level Z1 fiction
Week 10, week of October 21
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 11, week of October 28
Level Z1 nonfiction
Week 12, week of November 4
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 13, week of November 11
Level Z1 fiction
Week 14, week of November 18
Level Z2 fiction
Week 15, week of December 2
Level Z1 fiction
Week 16, week of December 9
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 17, week of December 16
Level Z1 nonfiction
Week 18, week of January 6
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 19, week of January 13
Level Z1 fiction
Week 20, week of January 20
Level Z2 fiction
Week 21, week of January 27
Level Z1 fiction
Week 22, week of February 3
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 23, week of February 10
Level Z1 nonfiction
Week 24, week of February 17
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 25, week of February 24
Level Z1 fiction
Week 26, week of March 3
Level Z2 fiction
Week 27, week of March 24
Level Z1 fiction
Week 28, week of March 31
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 29, week of April 7
Level Z1 nonfiction
Week 30, week of April 14
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 31, week of April 21
Level Z1 fiction
Week 32, week of April 28
Level Z2 fiction
Week 33, week of May 5
Level Z1 fiction
Week 34, week of May 12
Level Z2 nonfiction
Week 35, week of May 19
Level Z1 nonfiction
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their reading skills with phonics, comprehension, reading strategies, fluency, vocabulary, and grammar.
learning goal

Other Details

Learning Needs
This course will take additional time based on class dynamics (one or two days to read the story) and give background knowledge so all learners understand the topic of the week.
Parental Guidance
Technology in the Class: During class we may be using websites such as kahoot. If this occurs learners will need to either have another device or be able to split their screen. If they can't do that, I am happy to read the questions to them.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should have mastered fifth grade reading skills and currently reading on a middle school level.
Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ball state university
I will be utilizing my experience as well of teaching for ten years to help guide the instruction and methods in this course.  
Guided Reading is my speciality and I have developed some wonderful skills to help learners grow as readers and learners. 

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$40

weekly ($14 per class)
3x per week
25 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-4 learners per class

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