This class is specifically designed as an intervention for young people with reading difficulties, providing them with the necessary support and resources to improve their reading skills. Your child's participation in this class will ensure they are fully prepared for their school reading classes, and I am confident in their potential for improvement.

Is This Class Right for Your Child?
This class is perfect for struggling readers, English language learners, or youngsters who enjoy reading and wish to read more challenging books.  Level III of my improving reading classes is intended for children reading mid to late first-grade books. It's a structured program that ensures a steady progression in your child's reading skills. Children should know first-grade sight words, be able to read books with several sentences on the page, and have a strong knowledge of first-grade vocabulary. The books used in this class begin on a late first-grade reading level and continue to progress throughout the class to an early second-grade level.  Students should be able to read books with many sentences on the page and read multisyllabic words. The books we use in class consist of fiction and nonfiction.  If your child can read this, "We will do everything together, just me and my little brother. We will go to the orchard to pick apples, and I will help him climb up. We will have bunk beds, and I will have the top 'cause I am bigger. We will play space wars."  they are ready for this class.  I suggest my Level II class if this passage is difficult for them.  If this is too easy for them, I suggest my Level IV class. (See links at the bottom of this page for these classes.)
Classes are structured in a familiar format, with weekly book changes and specific activities tailored to the group's needs. See below for examples of the initial weeks' activities. 

(We begin this class at guided reading levels H and I.)
LITERACY ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN DURING CLASS:
Week 1
Activities
-reviewing various aspects of phonics and word study,
-engaging in word work,
-reviewing vocabulary,
-reading a new text,
-engaging in comprehension activities in all stages of reading.
Topics
Books at Guided Reading Level H
Example of a book that may be used this week:
"Jane Goodall" 

Week 2 
Activities
-reviewing various aspects of phonics and word study,
-engaging in word work,
-reviewing vocabulary,
-reading a new text,
-engaging in comprehension activities in all stages of reading.
Topics
Books at Guided Reading Level H (cont.)
Example of a book that may be used this week:
"I am Smart"

Week 3
Activities
-reviewing various aspects of phonics and word study,
-engaging in word work,
-reviewing vocabulary,
-reading a new text,
-engaging in comprehension activities in all stages of reading.
Topics
Books at Guided Reading Levels H-I (cont.)
Example of a book that may be used this week:
"The Great Bunk Bed Battle"
or
"The Kissing Hand"

Week 4 
Activities
-reviewing various aspects of phonics and word study,
-engaging in word work,
-reviewing vocabulary,
-reading a new text,
-engaging in comprehension activities in all stages of reading.
Topics
Books at Guided Reading Levels H-I(cont.)
Examples of the Book that may be used:
"Animals at Night"
or
"Hippo and Rabbit"

Ongoing Classes:
This is an ongoing class. You will be charged on Sunday morning for the two classes that meet the following week. We read new books each week, so you can join us at any time. If your child needs to miss a week of classes, I make videos of the class available for absent children to watch. You can unsubscribe for any week your child cannot attend the class and resubscribe if there are spots available. 

Zoom Expectations:
Our guided reading lessons involve constant interaction between the teacher and the students, so it is essential for them to have their microphones and video on during class. Please ensure your child has a quiet background so as not to distract the class.