A Christmas Carol: The Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids (8-10)
Join me for a discussion of A Christmas Carol: The Graphic Novel (Classical Comics)
Ms. Mary Hanna Wilson
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1-2 hours per week. Be sure to read the entire book before our book club meeting. We are reading A Christmas Carol: The Graphic Novel published by Classical Comics. Students can read the book on their own or parents can read the book to their child. Optional, but encouraged: Please bring your favorite panel to share with the class. This can be a silly or serious panel. We'll take time for you to share it with the group and explain why you liked it.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Let's Celebrate a Book Together! Join me for a great discussion of a GRAPHIC version of the classic book, A Christmas Carol by Sean Michael Wilson and Charles Dickens. The Graphic Version is by Classical Comics and includes much of the original text brought to life through graphics. We will also enjoy a fun game time with a few rounds of "Would You Rather: Christmas Edition." Let's travel back to London in the early 1800s to join Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly visitors. We'll start our time together with a few facts about Charles Dickens and London during the 1800s. Then we'll discuss various story elements of this graphic novel classic. Finally, we'll end by playing, "Would You Rather Christmas Edition." NOTE: Upon registration, you'll receive a PDF with book club details and the game instructions. The goal of our book discussion is to foster an understanding of A Christmas Carol while laying the foundations for future literary analysis. Students will be encouraged to share their ideas, thoughts, and conclusions about various aspects of the book. We'll discuss topics such as plot elements, characters, themes, the author's style, and more. Because this is the graphic version, we'll spend some time discussing ways in which the graphics enhanced the story. Students are encouraged to mark their favorite graphic from the book to share with the group. During our meeting, I will facilitate a roundtable discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to share their ideas. I'll guide the students as they express their own opinions and listen to the opinions of others. Learning to support your ideas from literature is the foundation of literary analysis, so our book club will give everyone the opportunity to practice in a comfortable atmosphere. Please know that sharing verbally is optional and everyone can share to their level of comfort. Participants are encouraged, though not required, to dress in Christmas attire and bring a Christmas-inspired snack or drink to enjoy as we discuss.
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Parental Guidance
Please research the content of this book and preview the images before registering your child. While this is a classic title, it does include three ghosts and a deceased co-worker that visit Scrooge. Please be sure the images will be appropriate for your child.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of A Christmas Carol: The Graphic Novel by Charles Dickens (Classical Comics). Students can read the book on their own, listen to an audiobook, or parents can read the book to their child.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Towson State University
Hi Friends! Let's Celebrate Book Together!
Hi, my name is Mary and I love all things books and book clubs. I have been organizing and leading book clubs in the homeschool community for 6 years and I can't wait to discuss books with you. My book clubs are designed to encourage and inspire students to think more deeply about what they read, to form and defend their opinions, and to engage others in conversations about books.
I believe that book clubs are a brilliant way to lay the foundation for literary analysis. Well-crafted discussions help us explore various literary and plot elements, the author's style, and book themes in a fun and relaxed environment. I know everyone is capable of sharing great insights and the questions in our book club will be designed to draw those insights out.
I am a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Elementary Education. I taught in the public school system (elementary and then middle school) for five years before staying home with my kids. We began homeschooling over 12 years ago and in that time, my own love of children's books and young adult literature was reignited. I spent two years as an employee at Brave Writer where I facilitated online book clubs and now I share my love of books online on my own website at Celebrate a Book.
I live in North Carolina with my husband, four kids, and our dog, Lafayette. Yes, the dog represents our family's absolute love for Hamilton: The Musical.
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Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
4-8 learners per class
