Summer ELA Boost: Reading, Writing, and Grammar Power-Up (Summer Camp)

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What will be taught?
In this 9-week class, learners will explore a well-structured curriculum designed to enhance elementary English Language Arts (ELA) skills. Emphasis will be placed on developing reading proficiency, comprehension, expanding vocabulary, grammar, and mastering effective writing techniques.

Topics Covered:
The course will cover key ELA skills, including reading proficiency, comprehension strategies, vocabulary expansion, grammar, and effective writing techniques. Each week will focus on a specific genre of reading, incorporating two comprehension skills – a literal strategy and a deeper comprehension strategy.

Class Structure:
The weekly schedule is divided into two days. Day one features the introduction of the week's reading genre, comprehension skills, exposure to new vocabulary, and a grammar lesson. On day two, learners revisit the text of the week, engaging in a writing activity prompted by the material.

Teaching Approach:
Each session will involve an interactive presentation using Google Slides. Learners actively participate by matching, drawing, dissecting, and writing about the concepts covered. Lessons are structured around demonstrations, prompts, and individual practice to ensure sustained engagement with the material.

Teaching Style:
The teaching style is characterized by a blend of fun, engagement, interactivity, and thought-provoking activities. The goal is to create an enjoyable and enriching learning experience.

Interaction with Learners and Peers:
Daily interaction with both content and peers is encouraged. Games and interactive slides are incorporated to promote engagement. Learners will have opportunities for discussion, collaborative activities, and participation in various interactive elements throughout each session.

Week 1:
Genre Focus: Fiction (Fable)

Class 1:

⭐︎Get-To-Know-You Activities
⭐︎Classroom Expectations 
⭐︎Word Association Game 

📌This class is all about setting expectations, getting to know each other, and building a strong rapport for a successful summer ahead.

Class 2: 

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Developing Vocabulary
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Writing: Writing a Comparison of Two Characters

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Week 2:
Genre Focus: Nonfiction (Biography)

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Retelling
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Capitalization Rules 

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Analyzing Characters
⭐︎Writing: Description of Character’s Motivation

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Week 3: 
Genre Focus: Nonfiction (Informative/Explanatory)

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Asking and Answering Questions
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Question Marks

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Analyzing Characters
⭐︎Writing: Description 

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No Class the Week of June 30th
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Week 4:
Genre: Nonfiction (Informative/Explanatory) 

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Retelling
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Exclamation Marks 

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Summarizing
⭐︎Writing: Summary

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Week 5:
Genre: Fiction (Fantasy)

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Asking and Answering Questions
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Simple Past, Present and Future Verb Tenses

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Identifying Main Ideas and Details
⭐︎Writing: Character’s Actions 

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Week 6:
Genre Focus: Nonfiction (Informative/Explanatory)

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Asking and Answering Questions
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Continuous Past, Present and Future Tense

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Main Ideas and Details
⭐︎Writing: Main Ideas

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Week 7:
Genre Focus: Nonfiction (Informative/Explanatory)

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Retelling
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Perfect Past, Present and Future Tense

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Analyzing Relationships 
⭐︎Writing: Cause-Effect Relationship 

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Week 8:
Genre Focus: Fiction (Fable)

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Retelling
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Run-On Sentences 

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Analyzing Character Relationships
⭐︎Writing: Opinion 

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Week 9:
Genre: Nonfiction (Informative/Explanatory)

Class 1:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategy: Developing Vocabulary
⭐︎Vocabulary: Two New Vocabulary Words Encompassing this week's reading
⭐︎Grammar: Expanding/Stretching Sentences 

Class 2:

⭐︎Comprehension Strategies: Identifying Main Ideas and Details
⭐︎Writing: Main Ideas