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Elementary ELA Course 3: Third Grade English Language Arts (1x Weekly)

This is an all-inclusive English Language Arts course aligned to common core standards that will cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking presented with engaging activities and visuals.
Stone Bridges Academy
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What's included

36 live meetings
27 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Additional practice material can be provided upon request.
Certificate of Completion
A certificate of completion can be given at the end of the course upon request. For other grading or assessment options, please contact the teacher.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 4
Welcome to a comprehensive third-grade English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum, meticulously crafted for reading, writing, and presentations. With each unit consisting of six classes, our 45-minute sessions are aligned with Common Core standards for 3rd and 4th grade. Ideal for homeschooling, supporting existing ELA curricula, or after-school supplementation, this course ensures a rich learning experience for every student.

Course Structure:
The class structure is designed for easy acclimatization, offering predictability for swift learning. Sessions encompass:

1. Review of prior concepts (from the second session onwards)
2. Learning new concepts
3. Guided group practice
4. Individual supported practice
5. Sharing of work
6. Games to reinforce new concepts (time permitting)

Any homework given in this class should take no longer than 30 minutes per week to complete.


CEFR C1+ Proficiency

Material is presented on Google Slides, offering an interactive platform. Learners can use either Google Slides or traditional pencil and paper. The teacher screen-shares materials; no external sources are required.

PDF materials are available upon request 2 hours prior to class.

Learning Goals

Enhance Reading Comprehension: Students will improve their ability to understand and analyze texts, identifying main ideas, details, and themes across various genres and text structures.
Develop Writing Skills: Students will learn to write clear and coherent paragraphs, essays, and narratives, focusing on grammar, punctuation, and organization to express ideas effectively.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
36 Lessons
over 36 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Synonyms and Antonyms
 Learners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Prefixes and Suffixes
 Learners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Homophones and Idioms
 Learners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Predict and Summarize
 We will use the book The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka to learn and practice skills of predicting what might happen next. We will focus on the idea of summarizing- saying it in your own words with a focus on the main idea and key details. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
We have experience working with learners of all abilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD and more. Learners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us in class. Please contact us for more information.
Parental Guidance
The material will be presented on Google Slides and learners will be given access to a slide to do interactive work in class. No account is needed to access the slides. Alternatively, learners can use pencil and paper. The teacher will screen-share material for students to see. Learners will not need to access outside sources other than Google Slides and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary site. The teacher may use resources from Time for Kids magazine (online) and also screen-shared text or activities through Twinkl, an educational resource website. The students will not need to access these during class or outside class. All material will be screen-shared through the Zoom classroom. Material is available in PDF form upon request 2 hours PRIOR to the class.
Supply List
The material will be presented on Google Slides and learners will be given access to a slide to do interactive work in class.  No account is needed to access the slides. Alternatively, learners can use pencil and paper. 

The teacher will screen-share material for students to see.  Learners will not need to access outside sources other than Google Slides and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary site. 

Material is available in PDF form upon request 2 hours PRIOR to the class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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The material will be presented on Google Slides and learners will be given access to a slide to do interactive work in class. No account is needed to access the slides. Alternatively, learners can use pencil and paper. The teacher will screen-share material for students to see. Learners will not need to access outside sources other than Google Slides and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary site. Material is available in PDF form upon request 2 hours PRIOR to the class.
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Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
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Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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Master's Degree from Texas Woman's University
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Master's Degree in Special Education from University of Southeastern Louisiana
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Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oklahoma City University
Ms. Lauren
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Nancy B
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from ECSU
Ms. Elizabeth
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Gulf Coast University
Mrs. Ordowski
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Misses Dee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Misses Dee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Connecticut
Ms. Ashley
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY-Albany
Molly M
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University
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Bachelor's Degree in Science from Buffalo State College
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Associate's Degree in Education from Fort Hayes State University
Misses Dee
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Westervelt Business College - Completed with Honors
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This class was created by Misses Dee:
AA in Child Development
BA in Early Language Education
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TESOL Certification
20+ years in education, including curriculum 

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1x per week, 36 weeks
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Ages: 7-10
2-6 learners per class

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