Students will be able to:
Distinguish the main ideas and details
Determine text features
Determine text structures
Develop reading strategies that they can use in everyday life
Learn how to summarize a passage
Determine the meaning of text vocabulary and phrases that are specific to the context of the passage. 
Recognize synonyms and antonyms of text words and phrases.

I have been a state licensed and highly-qualified teacher for over 15 years. I was named my school's district reading and writing teacher on two occasions. I have always seen myself as a reading teacher for all of my students. Students who are in grades 3 and above read to learn and need to learn the strategies that make this possible.

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Students do not have homework between classes. Work will be completed in class. Students may always submit questions about class and suggestions for future stories in the classroom comments.  
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Teacher comments and discussions. 
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Learners need to be able to read independently at a grade 6 reading level or higher. 
This class focuses on comprehension, so vocabulary and content will be reviewed and explained.

Non-fiction books
American Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Museums
Library of Congress
Imperial War Museum