What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be much more successful in this class if they read the books ahead of time, but they are welcome to attend even if they have not read the book.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
This book club will emphasize books relating to princesses, fairies, unicorns, and other mythical creatures. The book club will focus on one particular book every week. Students do not have to have read any prior books to enjoy a class. The beginning of each book club class will focus on repeating expectations for kind and respectful Zoom classes and then slide into bonding time. Young learners love to speak about their families, pets and favorite things. Every student will have the opportunity to share a "good thing" as the rest of the class listens respectfully. Active listening is a necessary skill in today's society. I endeavor to model and practice that skill not only at the beginning of every class, but throughout each class as well. After the class introductions, I will use a variety of teaching methods to discuss the story elements of each book: plot, characters and setting. Every week, to teach the setting of the book, I will establish the two most important elements of a setting: time and place. Other lessons may include other setting elements such as: mood or social and cultural context; however, all elements will not be discussed in every class due to time limitations. I will read details and let students talk about similar places they have experienced. To teach the characters of the book, I will focus on descriptive words to describe appearance, actions and words; again, not every character will be developed to that extent in every class. To teach the plot of each book I will use simple diagrams to teach the three essential plot expectations for primary students: beginning, middle and ending. If a student participates in all fourteen classes, main characters, simple plot structure and settings will be easily identified in any book they read. In addition, we will also touch upon more advanced topics such as theme and alternative endings in some classes. Young students learn best when they are given multiple opportunities to respond per minute. I will use a variety of response methods to ensure that students remain engaged in the lesson. Calling on students directly is one method, but students will also be asked to use their bodies to answer, answer chorally and quick share as a group. In addition, I will teach to all learning styles each week, and all personality types will be honored during each class. I enjoy hearing the opinions and ideas of my students, but I also emphasize sharing the talking space. Learners will be given the opportunity to make a prediction about the next book the club will read before each class ends in order to inspire your young reader's desire to read. Every class will be supportive of all learners at all times, regardless of reading, communication or social abilities. The scope and sequence for this multi-day book club is as follows (all dates are Alaska Time): Week of June 9 Unicorn's Secret Series by Kathleen Duey - Moonsilver Week of June 16 Unicorn's Secret Series by Kathleen Duey - The Silver Thread Week of June 23 The Never Girls Series by Kiki Thorpe - Book 1, In a Blink Week of June 30 The Never Girls Series by Kiki Thorpe - Book 2, The Space Between Week of July 7 The Secret Mermaid series by Sue Mongredien - Enchanted Shell Week of July 14 The Secret Mermaid series by Sue Mongredien - Deep Trouble Week of July 21 The Princess and the ---- series by A.M. Luzzader - The Princess and the Castle Week of July 28 The Princess and the ---- series by A.M. Luzzader - The Princess and the Dragon Week of August 4 The Princess Ponies series by Chloe Ryder - A Magical Friend Week of August 11 The Princess Ponies series by Chloe Ryder - The Special Secret Week of August 18 Unicorn Pricesses Series by Emily Bliss- Sunbeams Shine Week of August 25 Unicorn Pricesses Series by Emily Bliss- Flashes Dash
Learning Goals
Each book club class will take a deep dive into one aspect of literature as well as discuss the three main objectives for primary literary development: plot, setting, characters. Students will build communication skills when they are given an opportunity to review the week's book and tell the class what they liked and disliked about it. Team-building and negotiation skills will be developed as the class must decide on a star rating for each book after everyone has had a chance to give their review. I will hold a short (5 minute) story time during each class in order to allow children to experience a weekly read aloud. Every class will culminate in a fun book-inspired craft. This will enable the students to develop their communication skills even further since free talk will be an expectation during this time of the lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will be expected to purchase or borrow a copy of the book of focus for each lesson. In addition, simple art and craft items will be necessary for the culminating craft; a list of items will be emailed prior to each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Alaska, Fairbanks
I hold a master's degree with an emphasis in reading. I teach special education and enjoy younger students focused and excited during online learning.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$21
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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