Summer Camp: Middle School (6-8Th Grade) Reading, Comprehension, and Writing
Is your child struggling with reading and writing? This four week summer school camp will cover many middle school reading standards, working through comprehension in reading and passages. It will also cover writing structure for essays.
Falcor Literacy Academy
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What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be provided games for additional practice and access to the online, game-like platform: Raz-Plus to listen and read as often as they would like!Progress Report
Students will receive feedback every 2 weeks on the English progress throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
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This is a reading curriculum course taught by a certified teacher and Reading Specialist using the Science of Teaching Reading principles.
This class is different from others because it follows a curriculum and is academically focused while being engaging and motivating for all learners. The curriculum is cross-curricular so science and social studies topics be also be covered.
Small class sizes ensure that your child gets the one on one instruction your child needs, child will learn to read guaranteed! Get your child ready for school!
READING COMPREHENSION:
Draw inferences from the text.
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem
Summarize the text.
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story
Determine the meaning of words and phrases used in a text
Explain major differences between poems and drama
Compare and contrast two stories
Make connections between the text of a story or drama
Compare and contrast themes and topics of text
WRITING
Write opinion pieces
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create structure
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details
Write informative/explanatory texts
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and concrete details
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences
Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events
.....and much more!
Important Notes for Class:
We will have one brain break per class.
Some students might need small group/1:1 intervention to be successful in this course (Small group/1:1 tutoring will be offered on Fridays as needed)
The syllabus may be adjusted as needed to support learner's needs and growthLearning Goals
Students will master reading comprehension and writing skills.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome and Introductions
In this class we will go over introductions, class expectations, class outline, and much more! 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Reading Comprehension, Day 1
Annotating 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reading Comprehension, Day 2
Theme 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reading Comprehension, Day 3
Inferencing: Day 1 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
All learner types will be valued and instruction will be tailored to meet the student's needs and learning goals.
Parental Guidance
This course will use CommonLit. The curriculum is used for middle and high school students. No subscriptions are required. These tools will we used in our online lessons during class with minimal downloading/printing.
Pre-Requisites
Learners need to know the foundations of reading, comprehension writing, phonics, and grammar. My reading assessment class is a recommend prerequisite to determine which class would fit the needs of your child best.
Supply List
Notebook Pencil/Pen
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
CommonLit
Teacherspayteachers.com
Teacher created resources
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Northern Iowa
I have been a teacher for over 20 years in a variety of settings. I have been a certified teacher for the past ten years with my Bachelors and two M.Eds. I am a Reading Specialist and ESL Coordinator.
Education:
1. Bachelors in Education (2014 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake)
2. M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership (2020 from the University of Houston-Victoria)
3. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (2021 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake)
Certification:
1. Prek-6th grade all subjects certification TEA (Texas Education Agency)
2. 4-8 ELAR TEA (Texas Education Agency)
3. ESL-English as a Second Language TEA (Texas Education Agency)
4. GT- Gifted and Talented TEA (Texas Education Agency)
5. Dyslexia Certification - Reading by Design
Public School Experience:
1. 2nd-4th Grade all subjects (5 years)
2. 6-8th Grade Reading and Writing Teacher (3 year)
3. 6-8th Grade Reading Interventionist and ESL teacher/Coordinator (2 years) Reviews
Live Group Course
$63
weekly3x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
4-12 learners per class
