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Master the Skills for Reading Success - Become a Reading Detective - 5th 6th 7th

BECOME A CONFIDENT READER! Learn the reading comprehension skills necessary for success in school and life - main idea, critical thinking, text evidence, inferences, and more. Lifelong reading success is just a click away, start today!
Achieve Learning Partners By Paige Howell
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1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Additional after-class practice is provided.
Assessment
Frequent parent feedback provided.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 and strong reading skills are the foundation for success in every subject. We teach students how to be reading detectives to find the clues necessary to become confident readers. However, learning doesn't stop in class, we provide additional practice and ongoing parent communication. Don't let them fall behind!  Get started today and save $3 with code LEARNIPFJG3.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Boost your child’s confidence and motivation.
Improve their ability to understand and enjoy what they read.
Prepare them for high school and beyond.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Proven strategies to build comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
A nurturing environment where they can thrive.

In this course, students will practice reading aloud (fluency), learn new vocabulary (context clues practice), learn and practice reading comprehension strategies for a better understanding of the main idea, details, inference skills, character analysis, figurative language, author's purpose, and more. 

This class is interactive with a lot of student engagement.  Each session begins with an introduction to a particular reading comprehension strategy. After the skill introduction, we will practice the skill by reading teacher-provided stories together. Students will take turns reading round-robin style throughout the lesson and answering questions.  As students read, we will assist them as needed with pronunciation, fluency, and proper reading techniques. 

The class uses 6th-grade reading material and is appropriate for advanced 5th graders, on-level 6th graders, or 7th graders needing more help. 
    
After each class, we provide you with an overview of what was covered in class along with questions you can use to engage your student about the class. Communication with you is important. We will provide feedback about your student every few classes and encourage you to reach out to us at any time.  With that being said, please make sure you have your communication settings turned on in the Outschool settings so you will be notified when correspondence is sent. 

We teach "Practice Makes Progress!" This practice is not graded by use, but the answers will be included for you (the parent or guardian) allowing you to assess the student at home as well.  

We are friendly, encouraging, and passionate teachers who meet each student exactly where they are. 

This class is designed to meet over the school year. We start the class in September and wrap up in May (then offer a short summer review course from June - August). However, you can jump in and out at any time. Although topics repeat several times, we use different materials in each class. Therefore no matter when they join the class, they can stay enrolled for a year's worth of classes.

Happy Reading! Happy Learning! 

Looking for more reading practice? Check out our book clubs were we encourage a love of reading!

Spring 2025 Class Schedule -

1 - Week of January 6th - Finding Details 1 (CCSS RL 6.1 RI 6.1)
2 - Week of January 13th - Finding Details 2 (CCSS RL 6.1 RI 6.1)
3 - Week of January 20th- Main Idea & Supporting Details 1 (CCSS RL 6.2 RI 6.2)
4 - Week of January 27th - Main Idea & Supporting Details 2 (CCSS RL 6.2 RI 6.2)
5 - Week of February 3rd - Context Clues 1 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
6 - Week of February 10th - Context Clues 2 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
7 - Week of February 17th - Inference and Drawing Conclusions 1 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
8 - Week of February 24th - Inference and Drawing Conclusions 2 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
9 - Week of March 3rd - Character Traits 1 (CCSS RL 6.3 RI 6.3)
10 - Week of March 10th - Character Types
11 - Week of March 17th - Figurative Language 1 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
12 - Week of March 24th - Figurative Language 2 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
13 - Week of March 31st - Text Evidence
14 - Week of April 7th - Inference and Drawing Conclusions 3 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
15 - Week of April 14th – Point of View (CCSS RL 6.6 RI 6.6)
16 - Week of April 21st - Character Traits 2 (CCSS RL 6.3 RI 6.3)
17 - Week of April 28th - Main Idea & Supporting Details 3 (CCSS RL 6.2 RI 6.2)
18 - Week of May 5th - Context Clues 3 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
19 - Week of May 12th - Context Clues 4 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
20 - Week of May 19th - Figurative Language 3 (CCSS RL 6.4 RI 6.4)
21 - Week of May 26th - Main Idea and Supporting Details 4 (CCSS RL 6.2 RI 6.2)

Learning Goals

Students will -
Practice their oral reading skills of fiction and non-fiction passages.
Learn and practice reading comprehension skills and strategies
Learn how to use context clues to figure out unfamiliar vocabulary
Be assisted with fluency 
Work on diving deeper into the text
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
Allie Lippe-Mackey
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Ashley Harper
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jennifer Hartley
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jackie Krulia M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Rhonda Savage
Mississippi Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mary Ann Byrd
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Sheila Weems, EdD
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Erika Marrie
Doctoral Degree in Education from University of Louisville
Paige Howell - Masters in Teaching
Master's Degree in Education from Ashland University
Ashley Harper
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Jackie Krulia M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Paige Howell - Masters in Teaching
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Walsh University
Ashley Harper
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Georgia
Jackie Krulia M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Rhonda Savage
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Southern Mississippi
Mary Ann Byrd
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
Courtney Betty
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Bachelor's Degree from Sienna Heights University
Ms. Amy
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Erika Marrie
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Erika Marrie
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Erika Marrie
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Washtenaw Community College
Ms. Amy
For more detailed information about our teachers, please visit our Achieve Learning Partners profile page!

Paige Howell:
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Master of Arts Degree in Education from University of Louisville
TESOL Certified Teacher
30+ Years Teaching Experience

Allie Lippe-Mackey:		
Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading Literacy
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Amy Alston:
Associate's Degree in Childhood Development from Washtenaw Community College
Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Sienna Heights University
23+ Years Teaching Experience

Ashley Harper:		
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education from Walsh University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Middle School Mathematics, Language Arts, and K-12 Reading
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Courtney Betty:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Erika Marrie:	
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Special Education, Behavioral Sciences, and Structured Literacy
19+ Years Teaching Experience

Jamie Salik:	
17+ Years Teaching Experience

Jennifer Hartley:		
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Master’s Degree in Reading: Language & Literacy
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Orton-Gillingham
20+ Years Teaching Experience

Kristen Long:	
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
ESOL Endorsed
8+ Years Teaching Experience

Rhonda Savage:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Dyslexia Endorsed, LETRS-Trained, Certified Reading Specialist, and Orton-Gillingham Instructor
20+ Years Teaching Experience

Sheila Weems:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Doctoral Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Capella University
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

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Completed by 450 learners
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Ages: 10-14
3-12 learners per class

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