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A Miraculous Journey: Book Club Fun With Escape Room
Kristen Galloway
Star Educator
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(462)
In this engaging 6 week book club, learners will improve their reading comprehension skills as they experience an amazing book, "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" with optional hands on projects and an escape room! #academic
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
During the next six weeks, we will take a magical and miraculous journey with a china rabbit, Edward Tulane. Learners will read and discuss "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo. This chapter book will help learners explore deep and meaningful themes and take away valuable life lessons. The first half of the class will be a read aloud, and in the second half of the class we will discuss the chapters. Learners will talk about visualization, theme, and connections that...
Learners will improve their vocabulary. Learners will improve reading comprehension through visualization, making connections, and exploring themes. Learners will ask and answer questions and practice speaking and listening. Learners will use critical thinking skills to solve puzzles in a digital escape room.
I have read this books to my elementary students for many years. It is a beloved book, containing deep themes.
Homework Offered
Optional projects will need to be completed between classes. After Class Project Week 1, bring to our second meeting to share: Using any materials you might find around your home, design and create an outfit for your favorite doll, stuffed animal, or action figure. After Class Project Week 2, bring to our third meeting to share: Using any materials you might find around your home, design a high chair for your favorite doll, stuffed animal, or action figure. After Class Project Week 3, bring to our fourth meeting to share: Using any materials you might find around your home, design and name a star. After Class Project Week 4, bring to our fifth meeting to share: Using any materials you might find around your home, design and build a musical instrument. After Class Project Week 5, bring to our sixth meeting to share: Using any materials you might find around your home, design and build a pocket watch. If learners would prefer to draw their projects instead of build them, they are welcome to!Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" paperback book. $6.40 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Journey-Edward-Tulane/dp/0763680907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WI902PKPE1OL&dchild=1&keywords=the+miraculous+journey+of+edward+tulane&qid=1603267688&sprefix=the+mira%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 Learners will need a favorite doll, stuffed animal, or action figure. They may use: Paper and art supplies. Toilet paper rolls Popsicle sticks Playdough Legos or Blocks Any materials that are easy to find and that you have on hand. I want learners to use their imaginations to design and create!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" paperback book. $6.40 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Journey-Edward-Tulane/dp/0763680907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WI902PKPE1OL&dchild=1&keywords=the+miraculous+journey+of+edward+tulane&qid=1603267688&sprefix=the+mira%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1
Star Educator
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(462)
Hello! I am Kristen Galloway. I am a curious life long learner, and I want to share my love of learning with others! I am passionate about making learning fun, engaging, and relevant. I want to meet each child where they are developmentally and be...
Group Class
$70
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
