American Girl Book Club - History For Girls, Ongoing Children’s Literature Group
In this ongoing book club, we will read and discuss the American Girl series by Pleasant Company. We will read the core books associated with seven American Girls, including Felicity Merriman, Samantha Parkington, and Kit Kittredge.
Mrs. Trippett
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
We'll be reading and discussing American Girl books together! The class is comprised of teacher presentation and learner participation. Learners are assigned a reading section and each class meeting begins with a plot summary of the reading. Following this reading review, I pose guiding questions to initiate a discussion of the book and to analyze the author's use of literary elements including: characterization, setting, internal and external conflict, motivation, suspense, imagery, narration, and theme. Learners are encouraged to participate in the discussion and to offer their interpretations of the literature. Learners are available to join at any time. It's easy to catch up on the reading using the guide below. We would love to have you join! Assigned books and reading sections are listed below: SCHEDULE Week 1: Introduction to the course, KWL Chart for each era of history Meeting #2: Read Meet Felicity Meeting #3: Read Meet Josefina Meeting #4:Read Meet Kirsten Meeting #5:Read Meet Addy Meeting #6 Read Meet Kit Meeting #7:: Read Meet Molly
Learning Goals
Students will read historical fiction books and discuss the importance of American history through group discussion.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Because these stories are historical fiction, additional reading is available to help shape the perspectives offered in this series. Here is some supplemental reading available for your readers to go with each character
Felicity - "Exploring Colonial Williamsburg from A to Z"
Kirsten - History of the American Frontier - 1763-1893
Addy - 28 days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
Smith, Charles R.
Samantha - Child Labor and the Industrial Revolution: The 20th Century (Building Fluency Through Reader's Theater) Perfect Paperback – Illustrated, May 6, 2009
Kit Kittredge -What Was the Great Depression?
(Part of the What was... Series and What was...? Series)
by Janet B. Pascal
Molly - Home Front Girl by Joan Morrison
Joined February, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
My name is Kailee Trippett and I taught 2nd grade for 7 years. I love teaching strategies and tools to help students become confident and successful readers, writers, and mathematicians. While I offer many 2nd-grade core classes, I also offer some fun supplemental classes. I have taught theatre, music and drama for 2 years, and enjoy those subjects as well. I can't wait to meet your learner and see them grow!Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
