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Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) Novel Study/Literature Circle (Flex)
"Take one disarmingly engaging protagonist and put her in the company of a tenderly rendered canine and you've got yourself a recipe for the best kind of down-home literary treat. " (Karen Hesse)
Mrs. Rae Marie (Writing, Poetry, ACE Educator)
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8-12
year old learners
3-6
learners per class
$18
per weekCharged weekly
Flexible schedule
Over 7 weeks
No live meetings
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Description
Class Experience
"One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. Featuring a new cover illustration by E. B....
This course will encourage the love of reading, and assist students to recognize and discuss literary elements, literary devices, become familiar with the basics about the author, gain an understanding of the book's characters and their traits, increase content vocabulary, learn how to interact in a discussion board setting, and more.
When I was growing up, we traveled a lot, and I always looked forward to a new trip because my mother would buy a new stack of books for me. I would sit for hours in the back seat of our car and read. Whenever I ran out of books to read, I would read the billboards and every highway sign very loudly. That was rather tedious for my parents, so I'm sure that's why they always made sure I had plenty of books to read! Combine my love of reading with my experience as a reading teacher and my masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and I believe you'll find that I'm prepared and pumped-up to help your student's reading experience be the best it can be!
Students will need to read the weekly chapter assignments by Thursday in order to provide initial responses to discussion board questions. Secondary responses to other students (at least two) or the teacher will be due by Friday. The culminating project will be due on Thursday of the final week
Students will need to either borrow the book, "Because of Winn-Dixie" (Kate DiCamillo) from the library or purchase a copy. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Because-Winn-Dixie-Kate-DiCamillo/dp/0763680869/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=because+of+winn-dixie&qid=1563425017&s=gateway&sr=8-1
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Informal assessment will be gained through the discussion board responses and interaction, as well as the culminating project. It's imperative that all students participate in discussion boards in a timely manner as presented in the course descrption.
No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.
This is a story of friendship and forgiveness. Please follow the link below to learn more. Common Sense Media Review: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/because-of-winn-dixie
Teacher
Mrs. Rae Marie (Writing, Poetry, ACE Educator)B.A. (Education/cum Laude), M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction/Magna cum Laude), and M.Ed. (Educational Leadership/Summa cum Laude)
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About Me
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS • B.A. (Education/cum Laude) • M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction/Magna cum Laude) • M.Ed. (Educational Leadership/Summa cum Laude) • ESL Certification • Principal Certification * Outschool ACE Educator * ...
