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4th, 5th, 6th Grade Small Reading Class: "Hamsters, Foxes, and Dogs -- Oh, My!"
Amy Harper, B.S., M.Ed.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(81)
In this eight-week online novel study and book group, students will read, study, and discuss literary elements in the novels, The World According to Humphrey, Pax, and Shiloh -- all great animal stories.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Students will read, study, and discuss the following novels for the literary elements of setting, character, conflict, theme, and plot: "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney -- Reading Age 8-12, 670L, the first book in a popular series about a witty hamster, the classroom pet. Humphrey learns much about people when students take turns bringing him home over the weekends. "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker -- Reading Age 8-12, 760L, a 2016 creatively written novel about a boy and his...
Academic: Students will learn new vocabulary words and discuss and analyze academically the book setting, plot, theme, conflict, point of view, and character for each book. Life Skill: Students will build critical thinking, group collaboration, and listening skills.
I've taught literary elements through book studies numerous times over the years, online and in-person through my teaching and library experience. I've found that students, even struggling readers, enjoy learning the elements more through novel reads than literature textbook chapters filled with short story selections or book excerpts.
Homework Offered
Students are assigned about 75 pages of reading each week. There are guided reading questions on a printed handout to answer while reading. The average student could complete the weekly assignment in about one and 1/2 to two hours each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Parents are updated by an informal check-in/assessment at least every other week through the parent/teacher chat. Formal assessments can be given to those requesting such before the week one class.Grades Offered
According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Pax by Sara Pennypacker Weekly Handouts posted to the classroom each week need printed for the student. Access to the Kahoot App or website with parent permission.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parent permission is required for students to participate in a Kahoot challenge. The Kahoot app and/or website does not require students to make accounts. The teacher holds the account. Students are given a pin number to access the class challenge and play. I have taught numerous book studies over the years and make a point of guiding students to take turns and participate.
The following three books are required and readily available at bookstores and Amazon.com (Cheapest on Amazon, less than $8.00 each): The World According to Humphry by Betty G. Birney Pax by Sara Pennypacker Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Kahoot app (free) or access to Kahoot.com on separate device with parent permission.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(81)
Hello! I love teaching grammar and composition skills to students of all ages. When I'm not helping students write more effectively, I'm hosting book groups and book-related programs. I've worked as an elementary, middle school, and high school...
Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-8 learners per class
