- During COVID-19, many schools switched to online classes.
- This change happened very quickly.
- Some students did better in math online.
- Students could pause and replay lessons.
- English classes did not perform as well online.
- Parents at home helped students stay focused.
Difficult words
- switch — to change from one thing to another.switched
- classes — groups of students learning together.
- perform — to do or carry out a task.
- focused — to pay attention to something.
- online — connected to the internet.
- students — people who learn in school.
- quickly — done in a short time.
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Discussion questions
- How did online classes change your learning experience?
- What did you like or dislike about online classes?
- How did your parents help you with your studies?
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