What Will be Taught?
This class has 12 enrichment and supplemental lessons in spelling, reading, phonics, and decoding. The skills addressed in each lesson are: 
                  1. Superhero CVC Reader (a, e, i, o, u)
                  2. Superhero Reader Short Vowels and Long Vowels (learn the differences 
                      and similarities in short vowel and long vowel sounds)
                  3. Superhero Beginning Letters and Sounds (Students associate pictures 
                      and words, then identify the beginning letters and sounds in each word).
                  4. Superhero Ending Letters and Sounds (Students associate pictures and 
                      words, then identify the ending letters and sounds in each word).
                  5. Superhero Missing Letters and Sounds (Students associate pictures and 
                      words, then identify the missing letters and sounds in each word).
                  6. Superhero Spell and Read (Students will look at different objects. They 
                       will learn to spell each word that names the object, then identify how 
                       many syllables there are in each word)
                  7. Reading Comprehension (Teacher read-aloud as students listen. 
                      Students answer questions after reading time).

 Week of April 3rd-9th:  Topic/Theme:   "THWIP!  You are It!/World of Reading, Marvel Super Hero Adventures  
                                                                        
Week of April 10th-16th:  Topic/Theme:   "This is Miles Morales"/World of Reading
                                                               "Captain America"/World of Reading
                                                                                        
Week of April 17th-23rd:  Topic/Theme:   "This is Thor"/World of Reading, Marvel the Mighty Thor
                                                                  "This is Hulk"/World of Reading                          

Week of April 24th-30th:  Topic/Theme:    "This is Hawkeye"/World of Reading 
                                                                  "This is Wolverine"/World of Reading
                                                                    
Week of May 1st-7th:  Topic/Theme:      "Iron Man Fights Back"/World of Reading, Marvel Iron Man 3 
                                                                 "Superman and Wonder Woman"/I Can Read!, Batman Meet the Superheroes

Week of May 8th-14th:  Topic/Theme:  "I am Aquaman"/I Can Read!, Justice League
                                                              "T.Rex Trouble"/Step Into Reading, DC Super Friends

Week of May 15th-21st: Topic/Theme   "These are the Avengers"/World of Reading, Marvel Superhero Adventures         


NOTE: The topics listed in this course will cycle back to the beginning.                                                               

Classroom Structure
Learners will be muted when they log in. The "Chat" will be available between the learners and the host only (no emojis allowed). On some occasions such as during read-aloud, the "Chat" feature will not be available. 
1.     Learners are expected to maintain proper classroom behavior. Learners who continue to disrupt the learning process will have
        the video turned off until they are ready to participate.
2.     Bullying, derogatory, or sarcastic remarks will not be tolerated as well as the displaying of inappropriate pictures. 
3.     Learners are expected to be patient, be polite, and be respectful to one another so that we all can learn as a group. 
4.     Only one person at a time will speak (unmute yourself) while the rest of the group (are muted) to pay attention, follow, or listen to 
        the speaker or reader, because it is easier to understand and learn the lesson when we follow along.
5.     Everyone will get a chance to speak, practice, or respond to questions therefore learners are expected to listen for their names so
        that they can unmute themselves for the "round-robin your turn" interactions. 
6.     Learners are expected to only ask questions about our lessons to avoid interrupting instructions.

How Will I Teach?
I developed my course based on what I believe young learners need to enhance reading fluency and comprehension. My course focuses on developing phonics and decoding skills to help learners master the letters and their corresponding sounds, so that they can begin to develop their basic skills in reading, and strengthen these skills throughout their schooling. I utilize pictures and word associations to improve vocabulary retention that will allow learners to link their letter-sound knowledge into their spoken knowledge. I deliver my lessons with direct instructions, modeling, and supporting learners with guided instructions to make sure that they understand what is being taught. I assess students' understanding through observations and one-on-one 
question-and-answer interactions during instructions. 

My lessons will be downloaded through Zoom when I log in. These lessons will be shared only with the learners during the instructions. I will go over each page, using direct instructions, modeling, and guided instructions, then ask the learners (one at a time) to read or practice on the same skills. I read aloud a superhero story and ask comprehension questions at the end of each lesson. 

My Teaching Style
I utilize the rote learning style of teaching to help young learners retain skills such as memorizing the alphabet, sounds, and numbers. I also utilize the repetition teaching technique as my strategy to provide young learners with the practice that they need to master new skills. Repetition of skills over and over helps to improve speed, increases confidence, and strengthens understanding of what is being taught. 

I understand that different learners have different learning styles therefore I respect any style of learning as long as they are comfortable during instructions, focusing on the skills being taught, and their actions are not disruptive to the group. I provide plenty of motivations, compliments, and praises such as good, very good, good job, well done, beautiful, awesome, etc.

Classroom Interactions
Learners will get a chance to interact with me and the group during instructions after I present and model each skill. Only one person at a time will speak or read for the group to make sure that I listen to learners on a one-on-one basis. On some occasions, I will ask everyone to unmute themselves to practice the skills as a group, but on my cue or signal.

Required Experience or Knowledge 
I expect all learners who are enrolled in my class to have experience in listening, following directions, and knowledge of the alphabet but not necessarily knowing the letters and their corresponding sounds.