Summer Learning: Bridging the Gap to 5th Grade Reading
Heading into 5th grade is a big deal — and this course makes sure students arrive ready to read, think, and analyze like pros.
Starts Mon, Jun 22
8:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Alyssa
4.5
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Use context clues to independently figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words while reading
Identify main ideas and supporting details in both fiction and nonfiction passages
Analyze how characters develop and how plot structure builds toward a resolution
Recognize an author's purpose and detect different points of view within a text
Distinguish between genres — including fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction — and identify the conventions of each
Make inferences by combining textual evidence with prior knowledge to draw deeper conclusions
Summarize passages accurately, capturing key ideas without unnecessary details
Apply reading comprehension strategies to real-world texts like articles, instructions, and digital sources
Meet Alyssa.
Alyssa
An experienced and versatile educator, Alyssa Elswick brings ten years of teaching expertise to both classroom and online settings. Specializing in elementary education, she designs engaging, standards‑aligned curricula that integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies. Alyssa’s commitment to personalized learning and continuous professional development ensures that every student is supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. A Reading Olympics coach and Beginning Teacher of the Year award-winner, Alyssa teaches for Varsity Tutors and Virtual Virginia.
Heading into 5th grade is a big deal — and this course makes sure students arrive ready to read, think, and analyze like pros. Designed for rising 5th graders, this live online class builds the core reading skills that will power success across every subject: cracking unfamiliar vocabulary using context clues, identifying main ideas and supporting details, understanding an author's purpose, and exploring a wide range of genres from fantasy to nonfiction. Students won't just read — they'll discuss, debate, and dig into texts together in an energetic, interactive environment. By the end of this course, students will feel genuinely confident picking up any text and knowing exactly what to do with it.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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Summer Learning: Bridging the Gap to 5th Grade Reading