This five week flex book club will be centered around the beloved novel, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillo. It is one of my favorites and I look forward to bringing this beautiful story to life with my learners in this class! Due to this being a flexible schedule class, there will not be any live meetings. The readings and assignments for each week will be posted by 8:00 p.m. EST on Sunday evenings. That is so you can print any materials needed or desired. The assignment postings will include a video lesson with read-aloud of the assigned chapters, along with a short comprehension packet that contains questions for the learner to answer. The required assignments each week will be to:
•read the assigned chapters (the learner can read independently prior to the video lesson or wait and read along with me in the video)
•post a comment in the classroom with his/her ideas for the titles for the chapters, as well as answering the discussion question for the week

There will also be extra, OPTIONAL assignments or activities:
•comprehension packets with questions to answer about the text; it does not need to be submitted to the teacher, but can be completed to strengthen understanding of the text.
•learners will be encouraged to draw what they are visualizing while they listen to the read aloud of the story and then they can upload a photo of their picture to the classroom
•learners are strongly encouraged to give other learners feedback on their comments, pictures and contributions to our class discussions

I will provide feedback to learners in the classroom, in response to their comments and ideas provided, as well as respond to any questions. This type of class is ideal for learners in need of a flexible schedule, as well as those that are uncomfortable with the online format where live interaction is included. It may be helpful for the learner's parent or guardian to view the new assignment with the learner at the beginning of the week, to help clarify directions.   

Week 1: We will read chapters 1-5. Learners will brainstorm titles for the chapters with what they would name them and post their ideas in the classroom, as well as answer a discussion question about that section of the text. Students are strongly encouraged to respond to a teacher's and/or classmate's comment. If a learner has a drawing for the text section, please upload a photo to the classroom if the learner would like to share it, so others can see it. 

Week 2: We will read chapters 6-11. Learners will brainstorm titles for the chapters with what they would name them and post their ideas in the classroom, as well as answer a discussion question about that section of the text. Students are strongly encouraged to respond to a teacher's and/or classmate's comment. If a learner has a drawing for the text section, please upload a photo to the classroom if the learner would like to share it, so others can see it. 

Week 3: We will read chapters 12-16. Learners will brainstorm titles for the chapters with what they would name them and post their ideas in the classroom, as well as answer a discussion question about that section of the text. Students are strongly encouraged to respond to a teacher's and/or classmate's comment. If a learner has a drawing for the text section, please upload a photo to the classroom if the learner would like to share it, so others can see it. 

Week 4: We will read chapters 17-21. Learners will brainstorm titles for the chapters with what they would name them and post their ideas in the classroom, as well as answer a discussion question about that section of the text. Students are strongly encouraged to respond to a teacher's and/or classmate's comment. If a learner has a drawing for the text section, please upload a photo to the classroom if the learner would like to share it, so others can see it. 

Week 5: We will read chapters 22-27. Learners will brainstorm titles for the chapters with what they would name them and post their ideas in the classroom, as well as answer a discussion question about that section of the text. Students are strongly encouraged to respond to a teacher's and/or classmate's comment. If a learner has a drawing for the text section, please upload a photo to the classroom if the learner would like to share it, so others can see it. There will be an optional final project that students will be able to complete, if they would like to. 

During this FLEX book club, please reach out with any questions or concerns. The book club will be held with 1-10 learners. If there is only one learner the FLEX book club will still be held, however the feedback and interaction will only be possible with the learner and teacher without peer interaction. Also, this book contains deep themes and topics that may be hard for children to process, so please message me if you have concerns or would like to know the specific content. However, this high-quality book is one that children love and will remember and carry with them. They will learn about the power of love from this story of a china rabbit, Edward Tulane!