Beginner Book Study: The Princess in Black
Learners will meet three times to read and discuss the first book in this hilarious series about a proper princess with an adventurous alter ego! Invent your own superhero and come in disguise for our final meeting!
Joanie Kelly
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
This beginner book study course is designed to encourage and engage early readers that are somewhat new to chapter books and book studies. To build community and inclusion, each class will begin with greetings, a safety commitment, and a "Would You Rather" style get to know you question. I will use class time to read chapters of the book aloud, guide interactive discussion, and lead fun hands on activities to extend learning. Alongside the text I will use a variety of reading comprehension skills/strategies to promote engagement, interaction and comprehension. It is important for me to read aloud during our class time in order to model comprehension skills/strategies, ask questions to gage listening comprehension, and introduce more complex vocabulary. Your child will be invited to follow along in his or her own copy of the book. *Prior to the first class: Acquire your copy of The Princess in Black. You may purchase or borrow, either paper or electronic copies are suitable. Meeting 1: Teacher reads Chapters 1-5. Pre-reading and predicting. Who has a secret in the story? Characters and setting. Meeting 2: Teacher reads Chapters 6-10. Alliteration and ninja moves. Role playing as the Princess in Black. Compare Princess Magnolia and the Princess in Black. Meeting 3: Come to class dressed as a newly invented superhero! Use your imagination to transform yourself and be prepared to describe your unique superhero power to the class. Teacher reads chapters 11-15. The Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale Lexile Reading Level: 510L Guided Reading Level: L Interest Level: K-3rd grade
Learning Goals
Learners will use a variety of reading skills and strategies to aid their understanding of the story.
Learners will use imagination and creativity to extend an idea from the story.
Learners will discuss story ideas, including complex vocabulary and language, with other learners in a fun, safe environment.
Other Details
Supply List
The Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale, published by Candlewick Press Amazon $5.87 or other bookstore Kindle Local Library *other general household supplies such as drawing tools and paper, "superhero" costume
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale, published by Candlewick Press
*Each learner must have his/her own copy of the book. It is available on Amazon, at bookstores, and in your local library. Your copy can be paper or digital.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
33reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My greatest joy in teaching is to connect with learners, meeting them where they are and helping them to build the confidence needed to grow their unique potential. Social emotional learning is at the foundation of all of my classes. I've been teaching preschool and elementary school for decades and while I continue to teach necessary and important classroom skills, I always make time to notice and value each child in our time together. A book study is a great vehicle to study characters, plot, problems, and solutions in relation to our own life stories. Reviews
Live Group Class
$27
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-6 learners per class
