BECOMING A READING DETECTIVE means finding the clues (reading comprehension) to better understand what you read. Just like a detective searches for clues to solve a mystery, we look for reading clues to help us better understand and connect to the material. Becoming a reading detective makes reading comprehension fun!
This is an ongoing class, and students can jump in and out as needed. The class is structured for grades 3-5 because the same skills are taught in these levels. The reading is on a 3rd/4th-grade level. We repeat topics for review, and each new semester we start over, so students can continue to learn, review, and practice, using new practice material and homework. We believe in Practice Makes Progress. See the schedule below.
In this reading detective-themed course, students will practice reading aloud (fluency), learn new vocabulary (context clues practice), learn and practice reading comprehension strategies for a better understanding of the main idea, details, inference skills, character analysis, figurative language, author’s purpose, and more.
This class is interactive with a lot of student engagement. Each session begins with an introduction to a particular reading comprehension strategy. After the skill introduction, we will practice the skill by reading teacher-provided stories together. Students will take turns reading round-robin style throughout the lesson and answering questions. As students read, we will assist them as needed with pronunciation, fluency, and proper reading techniques.
Our motto is Practice Makes Progress! Therefore, class does not stop when they turn off their computer; we provide after-class practice (with answers so you don’t have to send them back) for all the concepts we teach. The more you practice, the better you get!
Our teachers are friendly, encouraging, and passionate teachers, who meet each student exactly where they are. They regularly communicate with you regarding your child’s progress and what they are noticing in class. We also encourage you to reach out to us with any questions, comments, or concerns.
We look forward to meeting your child and helping them on their reading journey.
Happy Reading! Happy Learning!
Summer 2026
1 – Week of June 1st – Locating Details in a Story
2 – Week of June 8th – Supporting Details and Finding the Main Idea
4 – Week of June 15th – Using Context Clues
5 – Week of June 22nd – Inference Skills and Drawing Conclusions
6 – Week of June 29th – Supporting Details and Finding the Main Idea
7 – Week of July 6th – Story Elements – Setting
8 – Week of July 13th – Figurative Language
9 – Week of July 20th – Author’s Purpose
10 – Week of July 27th – Comparing and Contrasting
11 – Week of August 3rd – Point of View
12 – Week of August 10th – Story Elements – Character Traits
13 – Week of August 17th – Summarizing
14 – Week of August 24th – Cause and Effect
15 – Week of August 31st – Inference Skills and Drawing Conclusions
