Reading Comprehension: Remember & Understand What You Read
In these 1:1 tutoring sessions, I will support young readers in their early reading journey. We'll focus on reading fluently and developing comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Arline Erven
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. After we've gone through the book together, it'll be helpful for them to read it at home throughout the week. The more often a child reads, the more their reading comprehension grows.Assessment
As the weeks progress, I will informally assess the learner’s reading comprehension, fluency and vocabulary development. If a care-giver would like, I may also formally assess the learner’s progress.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 5
Beginner Level
**Learners will need to know how to read at at least a late-first grade level—basic phonics and sight words needed.** 📚 In these 1:1 tutoring sessions, I will support readers in their reading journey, using enjoyable books and passages. The level of the texts will depend on the needs of the learner. We'll focus on reading fluency and comprehension and critical thinking skills. The books will be either full storybooks with engaging storylines and illustrations or well-crafted, illustrated nonfiction books or workbooks. I will assess where the learner is at the beginning of the first lesson, using a "beginning reader" assessment or an informal assessment for proficient readers. Next, I will introduce the first book we’ll read together. We will alternate between fiction and nonfiction each week. Depending on the learner, we may look through the pictures first and then read together. I may read the book aloud first while the learner follows along. We may go through the book and find words the learner knows. It depends on what the learner needs. I will help the learner by providing mini-lessons in needed reading or comprehension skills: phonics or sight words, repeated readings for fluency, and specific skills, such as summarizing, identifying the main idea, and more! If necessary, I may also incorporate a bit of writing at the end. All the skills are related and help build one another!
Learning Goals
Learners will practice using reading comprehension strategies.
Learners will become more fluent readers.
Learners will become more confident readers and speakers.
Learners will develop speaking skills.
Learners will develop critical thinking skills.
Learners will develop their verbal and reading vocabulary.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Flexible structure of sessions
Graphic organizers & other visual elements
Individualized assessment, attention and support
Engaging materials
Manageable chunks of work
Phonics AND sight words
Supply List
Books pencil and paper OR dry erase marker and dry erase board
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The books we will be using are available at your local public library. I'll provide a short booklist if a parent requests. The following is a list of possible book series we'll use.
Annie and Snowball by Cynthia Rylant
First Little Readers
Guided Science Readers
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel
Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Spectrum Workbooks (grades 1 to 6)
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Elaine Brunner
Joined July, 2023
4.8
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Valdosta State University
Private reading and writing tutor (ages 8 to 15)
Taught first grade in public school
Taught phonemic awareness, phonics and sight words
Homeschool parent
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 37 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-13
