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Comprehension Tutoring: 

🛑🌟 If you are a teacher, school, and/or any other educational program looking for reading intervention, 1on1 ELA reading class, and/or tutoring during school hours please message me your needs directly. 🌟🛑

⭐️ Message me about Summer Reading if your child has a summer reading list to complete. 

⭐️ This is a 1 on 1 tutoring class for reading comprehension. 

⭐️ Please message me your child's grade and/or reading level when signing up for class, if their reading level is significantly lower or higher for their age. 

⭐️ Please make sure your child’s age is correct. It’s imperative to message me your child’s correct age if it’s not showing on their profile. 

Why is This Important?
If your child is 10 but their age shows 7, the class materials would be prepared for grade level 1/2 instead of the proper grade level 4/5. 

Example Message:

Hello,
My child is 10 years old and is in the 4th grade. He/she is autistic and their reading level is equivalent to grade 2. He/ she struggles the most with fluency and recalling what happened in a story. He/she loves to read books about ponies and penguins. 

⭐️ What to Expect?
In this one-on-one class we will read different books and passages based on your child's grade level. We will complete questions related to the text and take fun quizzes along the way.  Students will be able to read the book or passage on screen. As we work through each class, students will develop knowledge on various topics, text features and age-appropriate reading activities. Your child will increase their knowledge and gain confidence in their reading skills. We will work on word pronunciations, word meanings, decoding text, relating text to real life situations and so much more. This class focuses on your child's understanding of reading and will be geared to their learning pace. 

🛑 Things to Note 🛑
***This class requires a minimum reading level of E. *** 
E is equivalent to beginner first grade level.  Below is an example of a level E reading passage.

Jack’s Birdhouse

Jack wants to build a birdhouse. 
He gets some wood.
He gets some nails and paint.
His mom helps too.
She gets a saw and a hammer.
She gets a pencil and ruler.
Jack draws his birdhouse. 
They build it together. 
Then they hang it up in a tree.
A bird goes into the bird house.
A second bird goes in. A third bird goes in.
A fourth bird goes in!
Jack and his mom look at each other.
They need a bigger birdhouse!

*END*

If your child struggles with the passage above and cannot pronounce most of the words, this reading comprehension class may not be a good fit. 

⭐️ About the Teacher:
My style of teaching is very warm and encouraging. I enjoy asking questions and giving your child time to work through what they're learning. This gives each learner a chance to sort through their ideas.  My goal for this class is to create a safe place for each learner to ask questions and freely make mistakes. We will learn and grow together in the most positive way. I look forward to working with different learners and guiding them to becoming a more confident reader.
-Ms. Dixon

~🔅❓FAQ’s❓🔅~

• What is my approach? 
My approach to this reading comprehension class is guided reading. My style of teaching is very warm and encouraging. I enjoy asking questions and giving your child time to work through what they're learning. This gives each learner a chance to sort through their ideas.  My goal for this class is to create a safe place for each learner to ask questions and freely make mistakes. We will learn and grow together in the most positive way. I look forward to working with different learners and guiding them to becoming a more confident reader.

• What is guided reading?
Guided reading is an instructional approach where the teacher provides support as the learner reads.  This method allows the teacher to tailor instruction to the needs of the students, offering specific strategies to improve their reading skills.

• What does guided reading help with? 
Guided reading helps with:
- Reading Fluency: Improves speed, accuracy, and expression.
-Comprehension: Enhances understanding of the text.
-Vocabulary: Expands word knowledge and usage.
-Decoding Skills: Helps in sounding out and recognizing words.
-Reading Strategies: Teaches predicting, summarizing, and inferring.
-Critical Thinking: Encourages analysis and questioning of the text.
-Confidence: Builds self-assurance in reading abilities.
-Engagement: Makes reading interactive and enjoyable.
-Individual Support: Provides tailored guidance and feedback.
-Collaboration: Promotes discussion and sharing ideas among.

•What does this class focus on? 
-Summarizing: Condensing the main ideas of a text.
-Inferring: Making logical guesses based on text clues.
-Predicting: Anticipating what will happen next in the text.
-Visualizing: Creating mental images based on the text.
-Questioning: Asking questions about the text to deepen understanding.
-Connecting: Relating the text to personal experiences or other texts.
-Identifying Main Idea: Determining the central point of the text.
-Finding Supporting Details: Recognizing facts and details that support the main idea.
-Understanding Sequence: Recognizing the order of events in a text.
-Determining Author’s Purpose: Understanding why the author wrote the text.
-Recognizing Cause and Effect: Identifying reasons for events and their outcomes.
-Comparing and Contrasting: Noticing similarities and differences between elements in the text.
-Drawing Conclusions: Making judgments based on text evidence.
-Identifying Theme: Understanding the underlying message of the text.
-Evaluating Text: Critically analyzing and forming opinions about the text.
-Recognizing Genre: Identifying the type or category of the text.
-Understanding Point of View: Recognizing who is telling the story and their perspective.
-Analyzing Characters: Understanding the traits, motivations, and development of characters.
-Interpreting Figurative Language: Understanding metaphors, similes, and other figurative language.
-Synthesizing Information:  Combining different pieces of information from the text to form a new understanding.

• How often should my learner take this class per week? 
For a 25-minute reading tutoring session, it is generally recommended for a child to have such sessions 2-3 times a week. This frequency allows for consistent practice and reinforcement of skills without overwhelming the child. However, the exact frequency can vary depending on the child's individual needs and progress. Regular, shorter sessions tend to be more effective than fewer, longer sessions.

• How are the reading materials selected for my child?
- Reading materials are chosen based on your child's current grade level and reading abilities to ensure they are appropriately challenging and engaging. (Learners/parents are welcome to send books they’re interested in.)

• What types of books and passages will my child read?
-Your child will read a variety of books and passages, including fiction, non-fiction, and informative texts, tailored to their interests and grade level.

• How will you assess my child's reading progress?
-Progress is assessed through regular quizzes, comprehension questions, and observations during reading sessions to track improvements and identify areas needing support.

• What kind of quizzes will my child take?
-Fun and interactive quizzes related to the texts will be administered to reinforce comprehension and retention of the material.

• Will my child get homework from this class?
-Generally, there is no mandatory homework, but optional reading activities and practice exercises may be provided to reinforce skills learned during the sessions.

• How do you address different learning paces?
-The class is personalized to your child's learning pace, ensuring that they are neither overwhelmed nor bored, and receive support where needed.

• What if my child struggles with certain words or concepts?
-We will focus on these areas with targeted strategies, such as breaking down words into smaller parts, using visual aids, and providing additional practice.

• How can I support my child's learning at home?**
-You can support your child's learning by encouraging regular reading at home, discussing the books they read, and engaging in related activities that reinforce their skills.