Read Along Book Club: Boosting Fluency, Comprehension, and Vocabulary in ELA
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. We will provide an optional weekly homework assignment based on our learning. It will take from 10-30 minutes to complete.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner Level
Welcome to the Read Along Book Club: Boosting Fluency, Comprehension, and Vocabulary in English Language Arts! Join us for an engaging Book Club designed to enhance reading fluency, reading comprehension skills, and vocabulary development! Our Read Along Book Club is an interactive space where young readers can explore captivating stories, engage in thoughtful discussions, and cultivate a positive attitude towards reading. What to Expect: 🔹 Weekly Live Sessions: In our vibrant online meetings, students will come together to read a carefully selected short story each week. We will spend our time reading aloud and discussing the materials, ensuring each student has the opportunity to read aloud and share their thoughts. These sessions foster a sense of community, allowing participants to connect with peers and learn together. 🔹 Engaging Discussions: After our reading, we’ll dive into interactive discussions that promote critical thinking and comprehension. Together, we’ll explore vocabulary, dissect character motivations, analyze themes, and uncover the settings of our stories. Our goal is to deepen understanding through collaborative exploration, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. 🔹 Creative Writing Opportunities: To reinforce our learning, students will have the option to complete fun and imaginative writing assignments each week. These creative tasks encourage self-expression and allow students to apply what they’ve learned, enhancing their writing skills. 🔹 Diverse Literary Exploration: Each week, we’ll explore a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Our materials come from Reading A to Z and are tailored for third-grade learners (Levels Q-T, 660L-940L), providing a rich and varied reading experience that challenges and delights. 🔹 Homework Assignments: Each week, students will be assigned another book to read at home, along with writing assignments related to the materials we covered in class. This will help reinforce their learning and further develop their reading and writing skills. Benefits of Joining the Read Along Book Club: ✨ Enhance Reading Fluency: Regular reading practice helps students improve their fluency, making reading a smoother and more enjoyable experience. ✨ Build Comprehension Skills: Engaging discussions and activities encourage students to think critically about the text, leading to a deeper understanding of the material. ✨ Expand Vocabulary: Exploring new words in context allows students to enrich their vocabulary, empowering them to express themselves more clearly and confidently. ✨ Foster a Positive Attitude Toward Reading: By discovering a wide range of stories and genres, students will develop a genuine interest in reading that can last a lifetime. ✨ Connect with Peers: Being part of a reading community provides students with the opportunity to make friends, share ideas, and learn from one another. 📖 Join the Read Along Book Club Today! Are you ready to boost your reading skills and participate in an exciting book club? Sign up for the Read Along Book Club today and take your reading to new heights! If you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to welcome your learner into our engaging reading community! 🚀🎉 Week 1: 3D Printing Aids Animals- Week of September 9 Week 2: A Home in the Wilderness- Week of September 16 Week 3: A Microplastic Mess- Week of September 23 Week 4: Mission Accomplished- Week of September 30 Week 5: A Salty Problem- Week of October 7 Week 6: Asking Nicely- Week of October 14 Week 7: A Spider's Scheme- Week of October 21 Week 8: A Vanishing River- Week of October 28 Week 9: Building a Fire- Week of November 4 Week 10: Camp Gah Wants You- Week of November 11 Week 11: Coding is Cool- Week of November 18 Week 12: Edwidge Danticat- Week of November 25 Week 13: Einstein Right Again- Week of December 2 Week 14: eSports: The Future of Sports- Week of December 9 Week 15: Eye of the Beholder- Week of December 16 Week 16: Garbage Art- Week of December 30 Week 17: Gliding Animals- Week of January 6 Week 18: Goldbeard's Treasure- Week of January 13 Week 19: Hiccups- Week of January 20 Week 20: How the Camel Got His Hump- Week of January 27 Week 21: I Didn't Do It!- Week of February 3 Week 22: I Don't Get It!- Week of February 10 Week 23: I'm Not Going- Week of February 17 Week 24: Less Screen Time for Children- Week of February 24 Week 25: Light Bulbs and Head- Week of March 3 Week 26: Louis Braille- Week of March 10 Week 27: Make the Switch- Week of March 17 Week 28: Maybe I'll Be President- Week of March 24 Week 29: Monster Town- Week of March 31 Week 30: Mount St. Helens Cluster Quakes- Week of April 7 Week 31: Music to Your Brain- Week of April 14 Week 32: Mysterious Monkey- Week of April 21 Week 33: New Discoveries at Pompeii- Week of April 28 Week 34: No More Thirsty Crops- Week of May 5 Week 35: Oh, Eris- Week of May 12 Week 36: OSIRIS-REx Investigates Asteroid- Week of May 19 Week 37: Out of Hiding in Honduras- Week of May 26 Week 38: PB and J- Week of June 2 Week 39: Pecos Bill Wild at Heart- Week of June 9 Week 40: Raise a Puppy, Make a Difference- Week of June 16 Week 41: Ruby's First Day- Week of June 23 Week 42: Seattle's Gum Wall Problem- Week of June 30 Week 43: She Isn't Me- Week of July 7 Week 44: Simone Biles- Week of July 14 Week 45: Snow Girl- Week of July 21 Week 46: Starting a New Life in America- Week of July 28 Week 47: Subway Reefs- Week of August 4 Week 48: The Elves and the Shoemaker- Week of August 11 Week 49: The Failed Piles of Flint- Week of August 18 Week 50: The Farmer and the Bucket- Week of August 25 Week 51: The Final Boss- Week of September 1
Learning Goals
Enhance Reading Fluency in English Language Arts: Our goal is to improve students' ability to read aloud smoothly with appropriate pace, expression, and accuracy.
Develop Reading Comprehension Skills in English Language Arts: We aim to foster understanding of texts by encouraging students to make inferences, summarize main ideas, and identify key details.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a pencil and paper for class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We use the Reading A to Z stories for this course by screenshare.
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree from University of Southern California
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University
Wild Prairie Learning is a team of experienced, qualified teachers who are committed to inspiring and educating students in English Language Arts through innovative and engaging methods. We strive to foster a love for learning while nurturing each student's individual potential.
(To see a specific teacher’s bio, please view the About Us section in our profile. https://outschool.com/teachers/Wild-Prairie-Learning?signup=true&usid=dO4UTG5i)
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Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
2-9 learners per class