Book Club: Because of Winn Dixie
In this literature based learning experience we join the adventures of Opal as she adopts a scruffy stray dog, Winn-Dixie. Through her summer adventure, Opal conquers her loneliness and learns important lessons about life and love.
Colleen Barrick
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading assigned chapters before class.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Reading novels together is an excellent way to encourage reading and develop language arts skills. In this class your student will not only read "Because of Winn-Dixie" independently, but also become a vital part of a classroom discussion about the book. In class, students will be guided through close reading exercises to help them develop and clear understanding of the events of the story as well as understanding the underlying meanings of these events and thoughts of the characters. Finally, students will discuss common story elements and be able to understand the characters, setting, plot and theme of the story.
Week of Jan 7
Lesson 1: Welcome
Introduce author Kate DiCamillo and give summary of "Because of Winn-Dixie"
Introduce vocabulary words for Chapters 1-8
Students will be assigned to read Chapters 1-8 before the next class meeting
Week of Jan 14
Lesson 2: Discuss Chapters 1-8 considering the plot, characters and setting
Introduce new vocabulary words for Chapters 9-15 and do related activity
Students will be assigned to read Chapters 9-15 before the next class meeting
Week of Jan 21
Lesson 3: Discuss Chapters 9-15 considering the characters, setting and plot
Introduce new vocabulary words for Chapters 16-22 and do related activity
Students will be assigned to read Chapters 16-22 before the next class meeting
Week of Jan 28
Lesson 4: Discuss Chapters 16-22 considering the characters, setting and plot
Introduce new vocabulary words for Chapters 23-26 and do related activity
Students will be assigned to read Chapters 23-26 before the next class meeting
Week of Feb 4
Lesson 5: Discuss Chapters 23-26 considering the characters, setting and plot
Encourage students to watch the movie version of Winn Dixie and compare the book to the movieLearning Goals
Students will read and relate to the children's novel, "Because of Winn Dixie".
Students will be encouraged to do more independent reading!
Other Details
Supply List
Student must have own copy of "Because of Winn-Dixie" to be used in each class pencil paper
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University/ Ohio
I am Teacher Colleen and am a retired teacher with Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Deaf Education. I was certified to teach in the states of Ohio and Florida. During my 40 years in education I had the opportunity to teach in public and private schools, homeschool some of my own children as well as teach American Sign Language at the college leveI. Most recently, I taught ESL through an online platform and worked as an intervention tutor at our local elementary school. My experience in the classroom and with my own children has taught me that all children learn differently. I will provide a classroom where all children can learn in a safe, friendly environment. You will find my classrooms to be very hands-on and child oriented. It is rewarding to see a child's face light up as they understand something new or see them glow with pride when they realize that they CAN do something that they didn't think they could do. I will be offering classes in Phonics/Reading for Levels 1-3, Math for Levels 1-3, Cursive writing, Science camps, Writing workshops, Math Facts Practice and ASL. I do offer a limited number of 1-1 tutoring slots, but try to focus on students that really need intervention to bring them up to grade level. I am the mom of 7 children and 8 wonderful grandchildren (with the 9th one arriving in March!). When I am not in the classroom you will find me spending time with my family and my German shepherd, Ellie. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
