Book Club - Ballet Shoes
Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Join us as we read and discuss this endearing classic that has captivated generations!
Carol Burns PhD, ACE Educator
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4.8
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Please read chapters 1-4 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 5-8 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 9-12 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 13-16 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 17-19 BEFORE class!Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Join us as we read and discuss this endearing classic that has captivated generations… Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfield. Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds she'd rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette. This beautiful children's classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. During class time, full participation in class discussion is expected. There is grace for a shy student, of course, but students will be encouraged to dive into the discussion as they acclimate to the group. Each student will have a turn to share their thoughts and ideas. I will have questions and discussion prompts ready each week, should conversation lag. After our discussion time, we will end with a game if time permits! My book clubs are typically highly engaging, highly interactive, very lively! Chapters will be assigned to be read ahead of time, before class. There are 31 chapters in this book. All of class time will be dedicated to discussing the books, character studies, guessing what happens next, and ending with fun games related to the book. Our last class will be a book party! Snacks are welcome and encouraged! Please read chapters 1-4 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 5-8 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 9-12 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 13-16 BEFORE class! Please read chapters 17-19 BEFORE class!
Learning Goals
Students will gain skills in the following areas:
- public speaking
- taking turns speaking
- practicing active listening
- sharing thoughts and insights
- building vocabulary
- exploring the characters, settings, and plot, foreshadowing, etc
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapters 1-4
Discuss Chapters 1-4 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 5-8
Discuss Chapters 5-8 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 9-12
Discuss Chapters 9-12 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 13-16
Discuss Chapters 13-16 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfield. The assigned chapters must be read or listened to BEFORE class. Students can use their own books, library books, ebook, or even listen to the audio book.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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275reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Clarks Summit University
Ms. Carol has been a voracious reader since childhood. Her lifelong passion is to cultivate curiosity in children, and to inspire a lifelong love of learning, especially the reading and enjoyment of beautiful literature! Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class
