
Is your child heading into 2nd grade and ready to level up their reading skills?
Starts Wed, Jun 24
5:00 PM UTC · 45m
4 sessions

Stefany
4.4
Identify the characters, setting, and main events in fiction stories
Sequence story events in order to understand how a plot unfolds
Compare and contrast two versions of the same story using a Venn diagram
Use context clues — including examples, definitions, and inferences — to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words
Decode challenging vocabulary words like "aggravated" and "ecstatic" directly from surrounding text
Make and adjust predictions while reading using visual cues and prior knowledge
Describe characters based on their actions, dialogue, and feelings
Apply story analysis strategies independently to new, unfamiliar texts

Stefany Pineda is an innovative educational consultant who loves making teaching fun through cutting-edge technology and creative curriculum design. With a strong foundation in elementary education and expertise in STEM, Spanish, and math, she integrates VR, AR, and digital tools to create immersive learning experiences that boost student engagement and achievement.
Is your child heading into 2nd grade and ready to level up their reading skills? This summer course is designed to bridge exactly that gap — taking students from sounding out words to truly understanding stories. Using engaging fiction like The Three Little Pigs, students will learn to identify characters, settings, and plot events, compare different versions of the same story, and crack the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues. By the end of the course, young readers will have the comprehension strategies and vocabulary confidence they need to hit the ground running in 2nd grade.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
free with a Varsity Tutors membership
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