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Beyond the Book! Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Small group and independent reading of Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, with a focus on the theme of kindness and friendship while strengthening comprehension skills.
Caryn Azer - Alphabetic Principles
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Completed by 14 learners
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9-11
year old learners
4th-5th
US Grade Level
2-8
learners per class
$70
Charged upfront
$10 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 7 weeks
40 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Wish Tree by Katherine Appelgate “Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"―people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood. You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in.” ~Katherine Appelgate Throughout this class, we will read together, as well as independently read assigned...
Learners will be able to strengthen comprehension using various strategies, such as visualization, making predictions, making connections, character development, vocabulary, and problems/solutions that arise as we read. Learners will be able to build teamwork and social skills. Learners will be able to develop or further develop oral language skills.
Weekly Homework: Students will be assigned a portion of the book to read independently each week, along with assigned short answer questions/journal writing. Final Activity/Project: Students will write a paragraph focusing on the theme of kindness and friendship while making connections. Students will also create a Wishtree of their own.
1 file available upon enrollmentWishtree by Katherine Applegate Journal/notebook Materials to create a Wishtree
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Students will be assessed on their understanding of Wishtree through their in-class responses, written homework assignments, and games.
40 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
Teacher
Caryn Azer - Alphabetic PrinciplesEarly Childhood/Elementary Education/Orton-Gillingham Practitioner, Dyscalculia Intervention (all ages)
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United States103 total reviews
714 completed classes
About Me
My name is Caryn. I’m an early childhood educator. I have Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and my Professional License for teaching pre-school through third grade. I have 28 years experience as an educator. I have taught kindergarten, as well as...
