Program Structure
Program Structure: Reading Foundations for 5th Graders
Session Breakdown: 25 minutes
Warm-Up
3-5 minutes
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Brief check-in and review of any previous session highlights.
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A fun, quick activity, such as a short word game or a question to engage the student and transition into the session smoothly.
Reading Practice
15 minutes
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Guided Reading - reading a passage aloud or silently based on the parent or child's preference.
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Engagement Techniques - our tutors use active reading techniques, such as: checking comprehension through questions, and encouraging predictions or summaries.
Vocabulary Building
​5 minutes
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Our tutors introduce 3 New Vocabulary Words: Select words relevant to the reading passage and age-appropriate, explain meanings, context, and use each word in a sentence, and encourage the student make their own sentences, reinforcing understanding and retention.
Wrap-Up
​1-2 minutes
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We recap the main points and review the new vocabulary words.
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We offer a quick "takeaway" from the session, such as a question to think about or a vocabulary word challenge.