A Month of Jerry Spinelli Books: An Author Study Book Club for Avid Readers for ages 9-12
In this month long course, students will read a book a week by the same author. They'll meet weekly to discuss, analyze and find patterns within the author's writing, all while developing social skills.
Sarah E. Sewell, M.Ed. (Reading Specialist)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(275)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Does your child love to read and discuss texts? Then sign up for a month of books!
They'll read a book a week by the same author. We'll learn about the author's life to help make connections to their style of writing. Students will also make connections across texts and answer higher-level thinking questions during discussion groups. Discussions will be led by a certified reading specialist!
Note that this course is fast paced and texts are at a fifth or sixth grade reading level.
*Courses must have at least 2 students enrolled to promote discussion. Otherwise, the course will be cancelled.
Jerry Spinelli
-Week 1: Maniac Magee https://amzn.to/34ZiFEj
-Week 2: Loser https://amzn.to/3n6YRVS
-Week 3: Star Girl https://amzn.to/3pIfKb4
-Week 4: The Library Card https://amzn.to/3pHtH9sOther Details
Supply List
Your child will need a copy of each book to read before class. Check your local library or you can purchase them on Amazon.
Jerry Spinelli
-Week 1: Maniac Magee https://amzn.to/34ZiFEj
-Week 2: Loser https://amzn.to/3n6YRVS
-Week 3: Star Girl https://amzn.to/3pIfKb4
-Week 4: The Library Card https://amzn.to/3pHtH9sExternal Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2020
4.9
275reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Welcome!
I am passionate about instilling a love of reading in children through sharing engaging, high interest texts. The classes I teach are literacy based, and I also offer reading assessments to help parents have a better understanding of their child's reading level and strategies to support them.
I have ten years teaching experience at the elementary level and my Masters in Reading Education from UVA and am certified to teach readers from K-12. I ran the CETA (Changing Education through the Arts) program by the Kennedy Center, at my school and find great value in arts integration.
I believe children should feel that they are valued members of a class in order to do their best learning. Classes should be engaging, interactive and social, especially in a virtual format.
I have two little guys at home and we love to bake, go on nature walks, and we just learned about Geocaching! Oh, and I'm a Penn Stater at heart- We Are!Reviews
Live Group Class
$6
weekly or $24 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-10 learners per class
