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Writing About Reading

Ages 8-12
Self-Paced Class
Unlock the secret behind every story! In this engaging course, your child will explore the "why" behind the words—discovering author's purpose, boosting reading comprehension, and writing creatively about what they read. Through interactive

1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week of teacher support
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What’s included

1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Assignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the class
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner - Advanced Level
This is a single, self-paced course designed to empower your child with the skills to analyze an author's purpose while enhancing reading comprehension and writing abilities. Here’s what you need to know:

What Will Be Taught?  
- Understanding Author’s Purpose: Learn why authors write—whether to entertain, inform, or persuade.  
- Reading Comprehension: Practice analyzing a selected passage to uncover key ideas and themes.  
- Organizing Ideas: Use a graphic organizer to visually map out main points and details.  
- Writing About Reading: Complete a writing assignment that captures insights and reflections on the text.

Topics Covered:
- Identifying different types of author’s purpose  
- Breaking down texts for critical analysis  
- Structuring thoughts using a graphic organizer  
- Crafting concise written responses

Course Structure: 
-Self-Paced Learning:** Enjoy the flexibility of progressing through one comprehensive course at your own pace.  
- Pre-Recorded Lessons & Interactive Content: Each section includes short video lessons, slide presentations, and guided exercises that walk learners through key concepts.  
- Hands-On Assignments: Work independently on reading a passage, completing a graphic organizer, and writing a reflective response.  
- Review Tools: Utilize quizzes and downloadable answer guides to self-assess understanding along the way.

Teaching Methods & Style:
- Multimedia Approach: Engaging video clips, interactive slides, and digital handouts make learning dynamic and accessible.  
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Clear instructions and examples are provided in each module, ensuring students know exactly how to complete every task.  
- Asynchronous Support: Although self-paced, discussion forums and email support are available to answer questions and provide feedback.

This one-course, self-paced experience is perfect for fostering independent learning while building strong reading and writing skills. All trademarked materials used in the course have the necessary permissions.

Learning Goals

Identify Author’s Purpose: Understand and distinguish between purposes such as informing, persuading, and entertaining.
Analyze Texts: Read selected passages critically to identify key ideas, supporting details, and the underlying author’s purpose.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
1 Lesson
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Writing About Reading: Author's Purpose
 Students explore an author’s purpose by reading a passage, organizing ideas with a graphic organizer, and writing reflections. This course builds critical reading and writing skills. 
1 assignment

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There are no content warnings for this course. All materials are age-appropriate, and no third-party tools requiring an account are used.
Supply List
Device: A computer, tablet, or laptop with reliable internet access.  
Audio: Headphones or speakers to access video lessons and audio content.  
Writing Materials: Notebook or paper and a pencil or pen for note-taking, graphic organizers, and writing exercises.  
Optional: A printer, if you prefer to print out graphic organizer templates for offline work.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master’s Degree in Education from University of Houston
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University
I bring six years of hands-on experience teaching language arts in both traditional classrooms and community learning centers. Over the years, I've designed engaging lessons that focus on developing critical reading comprehension and writing skills—especially in analyzing an author’s purpose. My approach combines interactive activities like guided reading, graphic organizers, and reflective writing assignments, all enhanced by digital tools to support self-paced learning. I hold a teaching certification in language arts and am dedicated to creating dynamic, student-centered experiences that cater to diverse learning needs.

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