American Girl Book Club: Molly McIntire
In this 7 week course we will read and discus the 6 American Girl books telling the adventures of Molly McIntire. We will explore her stories through literary and historical lenses and compare her life with those of our own.
Emily AFP
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What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
Reading a book a week. These books are short chapter books (in my publication about 60 pages each with large print). It is acceptable for learners to read the books independently, listen to them read aloud, or take turns reading aloud with a partner or adult.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Welcome to book club with American Girl Molly McIntire. Of all the books I read as a child, American Girl books are my favorite! I'm very excited to share these stories with another generation of children! We will read 6 books entitled: 1) Meet Molly, 2) Molly Learns a Lesson, 3) Molly's Surprise, 4) Happy Birthday, Molly, 5) Molly Saves the Day, and 6) Changes for Molly. These books are written by: Valerie Tripp Illustrated by: Nick Backes In this class we will read and discuss these books from a literary standpoint by investigating them in terms of plot, character, setting, conflict/resolution, rising/falling action, and climax. In meetings 1-6 (all classes before we read a book) we will preview some vocabulary words that will appear in our next book. In meetings 2-7 (all classes after we have read a book) we will begin by answering some comprehension questions about the book most recently completed. Week One: Introduction to book club--We will talk about the time period in America that Molly's story is set in. I will introduce the major characters we will meet as we read Molly's adventures, and preview vocabulary from the first book, Meet Molly. Week Two: Meet Molly--We will answer some comprehension questions from the book, Meet Molly. We will discuss different elements of the story. Lastly, we will preview vocabulary words from Molly Learns a Lesson. Week Three: Molly Learns a Lesson--We will answer some comprehension questions from the book, Molly Learns a Lesson. We will discuss different elements of the story. Lastly, we will preview vocabulary words from Molly's Surprise. Week Four: Molly's Surprise--We will answer some comprehension questions from the book, Molly's Surprise. We will discuss different elements of the story. Lastly, we will preview vocabulary words from Happy Birthday, Molly. Week Five: Happy Birthday, Molly--We will answer some comprehension questions from the book, Happy Birthday, Molly. We will discuss different elements of the story. Lastly, we will preview vocabulary words from Molly Saves the Day. Week Six: Molly Saves the Day: We will answer some comprehension questions from the book, Molly Saves the Day. We will discuss different elements of the story. Lastly, we will preview vocabulary words from Changes for Molly. Week Seven: Changes for Molly-- We will answer some comprehension questions from the book, Changes for Molly. We will discuss different elements of the story. Lastly, we talk about all the books we've read in this class and have some time to share personal thoughts about the books.
Learning Goals
Students will spend time reading on their own. Together we will answer comprehension questions, compare Molly's life to our own lives, learn and practice using vocabulary words from the book, and discuss elements of the story like plot (creating plot diagrams), characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Molly's stories are set during World War II. Her father is away serving as a doctor in the Army. In the book, Happy Birthday, Molly, we meet a girl from England who talks about how her experiences living through the bombing of London. The war is mentioned in several books and they do briefly refer to the fact that people are hurting and being killed too. However, there aren't any graphic descriptions of the brutalities of war.
In the book Molly's Surprise, the author implies but never states that Santa is not real. She talks about how Christmas will be different and how "mom and dad" usually do things that they can't do this year.
Supply List
Learners will need their own copies of all 6 of Molly's stories. This can be purchased or borrowed in two formats: bound together as "Molly's Story Collection" or independently as 6 separately bound books entitled: "Meet Molly," "Molly Learns a Lesson," "Molly's Surprise," "Happy Birthday, Molly," "Molly Saves the Day," and "Changes for Molly." These books are written by: Valerie Tripp Illustrated by: Nick Backes
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, I am so excited to meet your child in class!
I’m a homeschool mom of one and have spent 8 years working professionally in the education field, 3.5 of those in online education. I love to see and encourage the creativity that children bring to class. It is always my goal to teach new things by channeling my students' natural curiosity.
In my free time, I love to be outside! My family and I enjoy biking, swimming, hiking, and camping. I can't wait to see what your favorite things to do are!Reviews
Live Group Class
$85
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
5-10 learners per class
