Comprehension
Finding the main idea, summarizing, making inferences and backing them up with words from the text.
English & reading · Grades 3–5
Online English classes for grades 3–5
Wren School’s online English classes for grades 3–5 are live, 50-minute lessons that meet twice a week in groups of 2, 4 or 8. Children build reading comprehension and vocabulary, learn to write clear paragraphs and read longer books with confidence, with a background-checked tutor in the US or Canada. Plans start at $399 a month, and the first class is free.
Your first class is free. No payment details needed.
- Live, never pre-recorded
- Groups of 2, 4 or 8
- US and Canada-based tutors
- Background-checked
- Free first class
What your child learns in grades 3–5 English
The main topics we teach in this band. Each group works at its own level, so the exact order depends on where the children are.
Vocabulary
Working out new words from context, prefixes, suffixes and roots.
Paragraph writing
A clear topic sentence, supporting details and a closing sentence, in stories, opinions and explanations.
Grammar and punctuation
Complete sentences, commas, dialogue and paragraphs, taught inside real writing.
Longer books
Moving from short texts to chapter books, and keeping track of characters and plot.
What a typical week looks like
Your child has two live 50-minute classes a week with the same small group. Classes usually combine a short shared reading, a discussion where each child answers and explains with evidence, and a writing task with feedback from the tutor during class. Children revise one piece of writing each week.
Is this the right class for your child?
A good fit for
- Children who read fluently but don’t understand or remember what they read
- Children who find it hard to organize their writing
- Strong readers who want more challenging books and discussion
Probably not the right fit
- Children still learning to decode words. A K–2 phonics group may fit better, whatever their grade.
- Children who need a formal assessment for a learning difference. Ask your school first.
How we place your child
Children are grouped by grade and current level, not just age. The free trial class shows us where your child is, and if a group turns out to be too easy or too hard, we move them.
Choose a group size
Same tutor quality and the same topics in every size. Smaller groups give each child more individual time.
Group of 2
Near one-on-one attention with a study partner. Best for closing gaps or moving fast.
From $949 / month · about $119 a class
CAD $1,299 / month
Group of 4
Plenty of individual time plus real discussion. Our most balanced option.
From $649 / month · about $81 a class
CAD $899 / month
Group of 8
Small, never crowded. Every child still speaks up, with more ideas in the room.
From $399 / month · about $50 a class
CAD $549 / month
Prices are per child per month for 8 live 50-minute classes (two a week). See full pricing.
Questions about grades 3–5 English classes
My child reads well but can’t answer questions about it. Why?
Reading the words and understanding the text are separate skills. Many children decode well but don’t yet summarize, infer or connect ideas. Discussing texts in a small group and backing answers with evidence builds those skills.
How do you teach writing in an online class?
Children write in a shared document while the tutor watches and comments in real time. They revise during class, which is when feedback is most useful.
What books do you use?
Short stories, articles and excerpts from children’s literature at the group’s level. You won’t need to buy books for most classes.
How much do online English classes for grades 3–5 cost?
Plans are per child per month for 8 live 50-minute classes: from $399 for a group of 8, $649 for a group of 4 and $949 for a group of 2 (CAD $549, $899 and $1,299). The first trial class is free, with no payment details needed.
How often do classes meet?
Groups meet twice a week for 50 minutes, which makes 8 live classes a month. Your child stays in the same small group, so the tutor gets to know how each student thinks.
Try a grades 3–5 English class, free
Book a free trial class. We’ll place your child by grade and level, and you can see how a small live class feels before you commit.
Your first class is free. No payment details needed.