Weekly Reading Comprehension for Wacky Readers!
Class experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this ongoing Weekly Reading Comprehension for Wacky Readers class, students will listen to a book a book, read aloud by the teacher. Comprehension skills will be reviewed through questioning as we read. Good readers use prior knowledge, make predictions, summarize, question, infer, visualize, and make inferences. It is important for children to be able to comprehend what they read--but HOW does that happen? Students must apply literal, inferential, and evaluative skills to answer who,...
This class is taught in English.
Students will review the 5 W’s + an H (who, what, when, where, why, how) of comprehension. They will also learn to listen, take turns, and respect classmates who are speaking and sharing ideas! Students will respond to a writing prompt to apply new vocabulary and information. (Students who do not yet read and write words will be given prewriting strategies to complete the tasks.) By sharing their writing, students are also building speaking skills and gaining confidence to share their thoughts and ideas with a group!
I have enjoyed 27 years in the public school system and have the following experience: Middle school ELA Elementary Education--certified (with preschool, elementary, and middle school teaching experience) Preschool Special Education--certified Gifted and Talented Endorsement Reading Endorsement Education Administration
Homework Offered
Students are asked to participate in questioning and storytelling during the class period. Parents can also practice reading comprehension strategies at home: 1. Be sure you have your child's attention. 2. Minimize distractions. 3. As you read, have students repeat phrases back to you. 4. Ask yourself questions while you read…”I wonder why…” 5. Use “wait time.” Give students a minute to think before repeating your question. 6. Check for understanding. Ask them to repeat the question back to you. 7. Help students make connections between the book and their own experiences! 8. For emergent writers, always pair writing and drawing together! Draw and write with them!Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally through participation, questioning, and by completing a written response and drawing based on the book we read. (Note: We will review pre-writing strategies for young writers who do not yet write words.) Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over. Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send the student's work to me through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing.Grades Offered
Your child will need paper, pencil, and crayons/colored pencils for this camp.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The teacher will provide all materials. Please make sure your child has paper and markers/crayons for our writing activities! Class 1 Week of January 1: <Corduroy by Don Freeman> Character development and problem/solution Class 2 Week of January 8: <Born Yesterday: The Diary of a Young Journalist by James Solheim> Character and plot development Class 3 Week of January 15: <Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola> Character development and problem/solution Class 4:Week of January 22: <Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae> Character development and setting Class 5: Week of January 29: <The Musicians of Brenan retold by Ben Cruise> Character and plot development Class 6 Week of February 5: <The Gardener by Sarah Stewart> Character development and problem/solution Class 7 Week of February 12: <The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas> Character and plot development Class 8: Week of February 19: <My Great Aunt Arizona by Gloria Houston> Character development and problem/solution Class 9: Week of February 26: <What's the Big Idea, Molly? by Valeri Gorbachev> Character development and setting Class 10: Week of March 5: <Ira Says Goodbye by Bernard Waber> character and plot development Class 11: Week of March 12: <The Leprechaun in the Basement by Kathy Tucker> rainbow spectrum and St. Patrick's Day Class 12: Week of March 19: <Rumpelstiltskin by Seymour Leichman> character and plot development Class 13: Week of March 26: <Bad Day at Riverbend by Chris Van Allsburg> character and plot development Class 14: Week of April 2: by <Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes> character and plot development Class 15: Week of April 9 <My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza> character and plot development Class 16: Week of April 16 <Where Teddy Bears Come From by Mark Burgess> character and plot development Class 17: Wee of April 23 <Cinder Edna by Ellen Jackson> comparing and contrasting
ABOUT THE TEACHER Hi! I am Dr. Lindi Metcalf, and I am so excited to be teaching reading foundations for young readers as we explore literature and language! I absolutely love what I do and will work hard to ensure the best education for your...
Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 4-9
1-10 learners per class