Beyond the Book! Wishtree by Katherine Applegate - Self-Paced
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 Practitioner
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(133)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Weekly Assignments: Students will be assigned portions of the book to read independently each week, along with assigned short answer questions, and responses. Information, responses, and questions will be posted, in writing, in the classroom. 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.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
“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 Applegate Throughout this class, learners will read the assigned chapters and respond to discussion questions. As students read the assigned chapters, (which will be posted in writing, in the classroom), I will provide my thoughts and comments to get students thinking, visualizing, and making connections as they read. I will post questions, in writing, for students to answer related to the readings. Students can respond to the questions in writing or video using the "Record Video" function in the classroom. I will respond to student responses in writing. Students are also expected to comment on at least one other classmate’s responses and expand upon those ideas.
Learning Goals
As students read, they will strengthen comprehension using various strategies, such as visualization, making predictions, making connections, character development, vocabulary.
Story themes include, kindness, friendship, and diversity.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Poem/Chapters 1 - 11
Read and answer questions Lesson 2:
Chapters 12 - 23
Read and answer questions Lesson 3:
Chapters 24-32
Read and answer questions Lesson 4:
Chapters 31 - 43
Read and answer questions Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book touches on immigration and discrimination.
Supply List
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2018
4.8
133reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Massachusetts Amherst
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 27 years experience as an educator. I have taught kindergarten, as well as first and second grades in Public School, with experience working with all age groups. As a classroom teacher, I have been trained in various reading programs and the implementation of many literacy assessments. I am trained in Orton-Gillingham-based instruction and Dyscalculia intervention for all age groups. I also have the Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement.
In 2014, I branched out independently providing individual academic support to students ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade in phonemic awareness, reading comprehension and fluency, writing, and math fluency. I also teach a variety of classes to homeschool students, such as American Girl History, literature, and math classes.
I love that I am able to expand my services and share my classes with Outschool families around the world! I look forward to meeting yo!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly or $90 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-13
