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Adventures in Reading: Middle Grades Book Club
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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In this 30-week class, students read and discuss middle grades books focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary, plot, characters, important quotes and more!
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
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...
30 lessons//30 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Fantastic Mr. FoxChapters 1-10- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 2Lesson 2Fantastic Mr. FoxChapters 11-18 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 3Lesson 3Tuck EverlastingPrologue- Chapter 9 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 4Lesson 4Tuck EverlastingChapters 10-18 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 5Lesson 5Tuck EverlastingChapter 19-Epilogue -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 6Lesson 6City of EmberThe Instructions-Chapter 5 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 7Lesson 7City of EmberChapters 6-12 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 8Lesson 8City of EmberChapters 13-20 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 9Lesson 9Among the HiddenChapters 1-7 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 10Lesson 10Among the HiddenChapters 8-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 11Lesson 11Among the HiddenChapters 16-22 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 12Lesson 12Among the HiddenChapters 23-30 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 13Lesson 13Number the StarsChapters 1-6 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 14Lesson 14Number the StarsChapters 7-12 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 15Lesson 15Number the StarsChapters 13-17 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 16Lesson 16FrindleChapters 1-5 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 17Lesson 17FrindleChapters 6-10 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 18Lesson 18FrindleChapters 11-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 19Lesson 19Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 1-3 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 20Lesson 20Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 4-6 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 21Lesson 21Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 7-9 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 22Lesson 22Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 10-12-focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 23Lesson 23Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 13-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 24Lesson 24Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 16-17 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 25Lesson 25The Phantom TollboothChapters 1-3 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 26Lesson 26The Phantom TollboothChapters 4-6 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 27Lesson 27The Phantom TollboothChapters 7-9 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 28Lesson 28The Phantom TollboothChapters 10-12-focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 29Lesson 29The Phantom TollboothChapters 13-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 30Lesson 30The Phantom TollboothChapters 16-20 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.
- 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
- Students will analyze text evidence for characterization, and theme by participating in a discussion.
- Students will improve their reading comprehension skills by answering questions and participating in discussions.
I am a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with 15 years of teaching experience.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: 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
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classDetails: Each class students will play Blooket to check reading comprehension. Instructor will reach out if scores are below 70%.Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades offered upon request. Please reach out to the instructor for more information :).
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 :)
2 files available upon enrollmentStudents 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.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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.
Blooket will be used. Students don't need an account to play.
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
Hi everyone! I teach mostly middle grades (4-8) reading and writing classes, including ones for learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I’m a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over fifteen years of teaching experience...
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Group Class
$20
weekly or $600 for 30 classes1x per week, 30 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
2-8 learners per class
