Adventures in Reading: Middle Grades Book Club
In this 30-week class, students read and discuss middle grades books focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary, plot, characters, important quotes and more!
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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What's included
30 live meetings
25 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students are expected to read the assigned chapters, complete reading comprehension questions and vocabulary. The number of pagers varies based on the book. The homework should take about 2 hours to complete each week, depending on the reader. **Please contact the instructor for accommodations :).Assessment
Each class students will play Blooket to check reading comprehension. Instructor will reach out if scores are below 70%.Letter Grade
Grades offered upon request. Please reach out to the instructor for more information :).Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Not only is reading an essential life skill, but it can be a source of entertainment. In this course, students in 4th, 5th and 6th grade dive into classic novels for this age group. Through completing class activities, students will practice reading comprehension skills, identifying plot events, describing characters, determining problems, defining vocabulary words, and recognizing themes in books. For each book, students will be given reading comprehension questions and vocabulary to complete while reading. The instructor will post video introductions for each new book, providing students with necessary background information. During each class session *We will review reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, main plot points, characters, and discuss important quotes/themes/concepts from the reading. *Students will also play Blooket based on the assigned chapters.
Learning Goals
Students will gain knowledge of new vocabulary words by defining unknown words and participating in discussions.Students will learn/review plot elements (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) by participating in discussions
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum30 Lessons
over 30 WeeksLesson 1:
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Chapters 1-10- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Chapters 11-18 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Tuck Everlasting
Prologue- Chapter 9 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Tuck Everlasting
Chapters 10-18 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Reading comprehension questions and vocabulary keys are provided after each class.
Pre-reading videos are available for each reading assignment.
Message instructor for specialized accommodations :)
Parental Guidance
Fantastic Mr. Fox mentions killing animals.
Among the Hidden included population control.
Number the Stars is about WWII and discusses Nazi occupied Denmark. No concentration camps are mentioned.
Harry Potter includes magic.
Blooket does not require an account to use.
Supply List
Students should have a copy of the book with them at home. These books can be found at the local library and online. Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Frindle by Andrew Clements Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by JK Rowling The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Jester The instructor will be supplying background information videos, reading comprehension questions, and vocabulary graphic organizers.
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Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
I am a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with 15 years of teaching experience. Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $600 for 30 classes1x per week, 30 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
2-8 learners per class
