A World of Classic Books Awaits You
Is your child an avid reader!? Dive into this book club where we will read 3 classic children stories. As we read, we will explore story elements and comprehension skills as we discuss the book in its entirety.
Kelly Bell
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(292)
What's included
12 live meetings
7 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading chapters outside of class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Intermediate Level
Dive into classic children literature through this book study! We will explore 3 classical stories. We will discuss their time period, explore literary elements, and work on comprehension skills as we jump into weekly discussions. Each book will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Participation is a requirement in my class. The students will read the required reading outside of class and then we will meet once a week to discuss what we have read. I will begin class by greeting everyone and giving everyone a time to talk about their week. Then we will jump right into the book. We will discuss story elements (characters, setting, problems/solutions, plot). Then we will go over notes that students took as they were reading, or any interesting story features that stood out as they read that week. I will ask comprehension question (main idea, sequencing, character conflicts, summarizing). I will provide a packet for notes as they read and some questions to help guide them as they read each book. Weeks 1-3: Trumpet of the Swan Weeks 4-7: The Secret Garden Week 8-12: Treasure Island If the group is moving along quicker than anticipated, than we can choose another classic book to read. That will be determined as a group and discussed upon in class if I feel the group should move quicker.
Learning Goals
Students will read read classic books.
Students will learn story elements of each book.
Students will dive deep into comprehension skills.
Students will have book discussions each week.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Learner should be an avid reading and reading at least at a grade 3 or higher.
Supply List
Books will be required as reading material. The books are listed below. I will also be provided a study packet for each book and that will be uploaded before the class begins on the classroom page. Books: All books can be found on Amazon for less than $8! Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
292reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I teach a variety of different classes geared toward elementary students ages 3 and up. My classes include ELA, Math, Writing, Phonics, Stories, teaching beginner, intermediate and advanced readers, simple to complex sentences, and much more. I love student participation and encourage it in all my class.
I have 16 years of teaching experience. I teach 4th grade ELA in a public school in NYS and have been teaching for 4 years on Outschool. I have a Masters in Elementary Education, Bachelors in History, Associates in Business. I have taught Pre-k, K, and ESL online. I have taught all subjects. Over my 16 years of teaching, I have gone to many different trainings in ELA, math, behavioral and I am trained in Logics by Ortan Gillingham and currently training and using restorative practices.
I believe every child can learn but not all through the same method. Learning needs to be fun and engaging and needs to be a memorable experience for students to truly understand it.
I am a mom to five wonderful kids ages 6-12. They keep me busy and I love being their number one teacher!
Class Expectations
1. Be on time and be prepared. Please read class material section for proper materials.
2. Class will go the full length of the time unless their is a small number of students, then it may be a little shorter (usually only five minutes)
3. I like to engage my students through different activities and discussion, if a student doesn't want to participate that is fine, but I will encourage it.
4. You must turn your camera on at the beginning of class.Reviews
Live Group Class
$200
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
35 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class
