Advanced Reading Success Book Club - Harriet the Spy
This book club is perfect for students who are gifted or advanced readers, as it provides an opportunity to explore complex texts in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Sharon Frazier-Verpooten MA.Ed.
Average rating:
4.6
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, students will need to read a portion of the book on their own. And they will be asked to so some writing and reflecting about it. I will be giving them templates and guidance for this work.Assessment
Assessment will be informal as I hear them read and discuss their thoughts about the reading. But I am also available to help assess your student's reading level if you would like.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Advanced Level
If you're looking for a book club that is both stimulating and challenging, look no further than the Reading Success Book Club for Gifted Readers! This book club is perfect for students who are gifted and advanced readers, as it provides an opportunity to explore complex texts in a supportive and collaborative environment. Your child doesn't have to be officially identified as gifted. If you believe your child is gifted or advanced, and you would like them to have an extra challenge, then this class is for them!
With the Reading Success Book Club for Gifted Readers, students will have the chance to discuss classic and contemporary literature with their peers, all of whom are gifted and advanced readers themselves. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as to expand their knowledge of the world through the discussing of different cultures and perspectives.
In addition to being a stimulating and enriching experience, the Reading Success Book Club for Gifted Readers is also great way for students to make friends and build relationships with like-minded individuals.
With each book we read together, we will be discussing and analyzing details, vocabulary, different points of view, patterns, trends, big ideas, unanswered questions, interdisciplinary connections, and changes over time. (If you are familiar with Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexity Icons and Scholarly Attributes, this will be our main framework for advanced critical thinking.)
January/February: Matilda
February/March: Harriet the Spy
April/May: My Side of the Mountain
May/June: Tuck Everlasting
Week 1:
A. Before Reading - About the Author, Story Vocabulary, Making Connections
B. Read Chapters 1-3 together
C. Discuss Big Ideas, Different Points of View, and Patterns
D. On your own - Read chapters 4-7.
Week 2:
A. Read Chapters 8-10 together.
B. Discuss Unanswered Questions, Interdisciplinary Connections, Language of the Discipline, and Trends.
C. Read Chapters 11-14 on your own.
Week 3:
A. Read Chapters 15-17 together.
B. Discuss Characters and their Scholarly Attributes. (Vision, Goals, Multiple Perspectives, Curiosity, Risk Taking)
C. Read Chapters 18-21 on your own.
Week 4:
A. Read Chapters 22-24 together.
B. Discuss Content Imperatives (Origin, Contributions, Convergence, Parallels, Paradox)
C. Read Chapters 25-28 on your own.
Week 5:
A. Read Chapter 29-31 together.
B. Discuss Connections and Inferences
C. Read Chapters 32-36 on your own.
Week 6:
A. Read Chapter 37-40 and Author's Notes together.
B. Discuss lasting impressions, Big Idea and Unanswered Questions.Learning Goals
Each meeting will be tailored to the needs of gifted and advanced readers. We will start each meeting by discussing the section of the book that everyone has read for the session. Then we will discuss the book and reading through the lens of depth and complexity and scholarly attributes. (Being prepared, curiosity, taking academic risks, multiple perspectives, academic excellence, using multiple resources, vision, and goal setting)
Most importantly, our book club is a safe space for gifted and advanced readers to share their thoughts and feelings about reading. I understand how difficult it can be for gifted and advanced readers to find their place in the world, and I'm here to help them navigate their way to success.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Here are the titles of the books we will be reading. We will spend 6 weeks on each book.
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
Supply List
I will have a digital copy of each book for each class, but students will need to obtain their own copy of the book to read in between classes. A digital version is acceptable, and they may also listen to the book in an audible format while they follow along. The book for October is Al Capone Does My Shirts
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Sharon Frazier-Verpooten has been teaching for over 30 years in grades K-12. With an elementary teaching credential, a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership, she has established herself as a well-respected leader and trainer in schools and districts throughout the United States.
Specifically - Sharon has been certified to teach Gifted And Talented Education in California, and has served as a GATE demonstration teacher and coordinator for 8 years in Tustin Unified School District. She specializes in helping gifted students with the social and emotional aspects to help them to succeed and gain confidence. As an identified gifted student herself and a parent of a highly gifted child, she knows the struggles and insecurities that can come from perfectionism and giftedness.
She also holds teaching credentials in music and school administration, and has been extensively trained in many strategies to maximize student achievement, especially in Reader’s and Writer’s workshop, Gifted and Talented Education, and the AVID college readiness program. She has conducted many workshops for other teachers and parents in California and in Texas in GATE, AVID, Computer Using Educators, Reading, Music, Mathematics, and Social Emotional Learning.Reviews
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$150
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
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Ages: 8-11
4-9 learners per class
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