Book Club: "A Christmas Carol!"
This two day course takes a deep and analytical dive into the classic story, "A Christmas Carol" while enjoying reading, listening, and discussing with fellow learners if someone can actually change.
Ashley Carpenter, M.Ed., Reading/ESL Specialist
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
New on Outschool
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
***If this is your first class with me, use code Carpenter10 for $10 off*** This is a two class course that will cover a book series of the entire story of “A Christmas Carol.” The first and last lessons will be a bit longer to introduce and conclude the series and related activities. Many reading comprehension skills will be addressed through this book series including: Asking And answering questions, plot and character analysis, summarizing, vocabulary support and much more We will use Google Apps for the lesson and the stories come from Raz-Plus while we listen and discuss the story. I teach using a mix of materials based on your child's learning style. In the class, there will be a variety of lesson types that include direct teaching, practice, games and interactive content and opportunities for your child to show what they have mastered.
Learning Goals
Students will analyze and discuss whether a person can change while enjoying a classic story and improving their reading skills.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
A Christmas Carol: Part 1
The first class will introduce Charles Dickens and cover the first half of the book series.
Book 1: Introduction to Scrooge
Book 2: The Ghost of Jacob Marley
Book 3 and 4: The Ghost of Christmas Past
Reading comprehension strategies:
Vocabulary
Analyzing Characters and setting in a text 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
A Christmas Carol: Part 2
The second class with continue the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and students will determine if a person can actually change.
Book 5-7: The Ghost of Christmas Present
Book 8-9: The Ghost of Yet to Come
Book 10: Scrooge’s reaction
Reading comprehension strategies:
Plot Analysis
Theme 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
All learner types will be valued and instruction will be tailored to meet the student's needs and learning goals.
Pre-Requisites
Learners need to have an understanding of elementary reading skills, however this course follows along with an audio version and will help improve student’s comprehension skills regardless of the student's reading level.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Google Apps
Raz-Plus
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a teacher for over 20 years in a variety of settings. I have been a certified teacher for the past ten years with my Bachelors and two M.Eds. in Education. I have my Reading, ESL, and GT certification from the Texas Education Agency and I am currently an ESL coordinator for a public school.
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Live Group Class
$28
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-12 learners per class
