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Your Brain on Books! Exercising our Brains through Reading
Did you know that reading actually changes the structure and chemistry of our brains? In this course, we will use brain-based research to engage in reading activities that stimulate neurons, accessing new pathways to deeper understanding.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Students will read each selection before class so that we can engage in more thorough and nuanced discussions during class. I will provide coaching on how to annotate text to make deeper connections. Each selection will be provided a week in advance with questions to guide pre-reading activities. Week 1: Salvador Late or Early, by Sandra Cisneros (fiction) - This is a character study centering on the theme of burden and invisibility. We will discuss the author's craft and use of color....
Students will build deeper connections to texts they explore through close reading strategies, questioning, and peer discussions.
I am a 27 year veteran educator. I have a background in teaching, instructional coaching, and school/district administration. I have a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate in Educational Administrator. I studied under Dr. Lucy Calkins in the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University.
Homework Offered
Pre-reading and annotating selected text for the upcoming class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Visual supports will be provided for students with Dyslexia. Students with ADHD will benefit from structured conversations and interactions. Students with ASD will have the opportunity to process the information at their own pace.
Students must be able to read text independently. Immersive reader can be used online.
Highlighters, writing materials.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I will use Common Lit as a source for informational text. Short stories will be provided from credited websites.
My name is Erica Hunter Lopez, and I have had the pleasure of educating children of all ages for the past 27 years. I am excited to have the opportunity to lead students down the road to self-discovery and unlock their passion for learning through...
Group Class
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
5-12 learners per class
