Book Club - Charlotte's Web
In this 5 week book club, we will join Wilbur and an entire cast of farmyard characters as we explore what it really means to be a friend in the book Charlotte's Web. This class was created to build vocabulary, fluency, and enjoyment.
Ms. Stacey Hamlin
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(148)
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. There will be discussion questions give in Class #1 to help focus your learner on what they will be reading. The largest aspect of the homework will entail the actual reading of the material. There will be no written homework to turn in.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
There is no prerequisite requirement for this class. My mother taught me to be a reader. She was sneaky about it. She shared snippets of wonderful stories, she would see me and say, "Oh, let me read this to you." More than that she showed me how stories and books were a way to escape to a new and exciting place while staying right where you were by loving to read herself. This early experience truly informs the books I choose for my young readers. I want the books to fire their minds, I want them to touch their hearts. Reading a book is starting a conversation with a person you've never met and truly hearing them. I want to build lovers of reading not just hit that magical 30 minute reading time. The Details As a single class, this classic heartwarming children's novel is a story of what it really means to be a friend. As part of the five-part series, this class provides the building blocks for an entire semester of wonderful reading. Every week the student will need to complete the reading and the Discussion Questions to be ready for the following week's class. There is no homework to hand-in. Below is our schedule. Assignments by week Class #1 - No assignments due at first class. This will be an introduction to the book, vocabulary to watch for, an overview of the discussion questions and we might even do a little reading. Homework due for Class #2 - at the beginning of class Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White Read 6 Chapters (approximately 47 pages or 6-9 pages per day) Chapter I – Before Breakfast Chapter II – Wilbur Chapter III – Escape Chapter IV – Loneliness Chapter V – Charlotte Chapter VI – Summer Days We will use our discussion questions to discuss the book. Homework due for Class #3 - at the beginning of class Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White Read 6 Chapters (approximately 43 pages or 6-9 pages per day) Chapter VII – Bad News Chapter VIII – A Talk at Home Chapter IX – Wilbur’s Boast Chapter X – An Explosion Chapter XI – The Miracle Chapter XII – A Meeting We will use our discussion questions to discuss the book. Homework due for Class #4 - at the beginning of class Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White Read 5 Chapters (approximately 45 pages or 6-9 pages per day) Chapter XIII – Good Progress Chapter XIV – Dr. Dorian Chapter XV – The Crickets Chapter XVI – Off to the Fair Chapter XVII – Uncle We will use our discussion questions to discuss the book. Homework due for Class #5 - at the beginning of class Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White Read 5 Chapters (approximately 46 pages or 6-9 pages per day) Chapter XVIII – The Cool of the Evening Chapter XIX – The Egg Sac Chapter XX – The Hour of Triumph Chapter XXI – Last Day Chapter XXII – A Warm Wind We will use our discussion questions to discuss the book.
Learning Goals
This class was created to build vocabulary, reading fluency, and enjoyment.
Other Details
Supply List
Your learner will need their own copy of the book below. Please feel free to use the library or digital editions of the book. I do not recommend audiobooks for this class simply because we are building reading fluency and seeing the words really helps with solidifying the words in the memory. I'm including the Amazon link to make it easy to find. Sometimes, seeing the cover is helpful. Charlotte's Web ( https://www.amazon.com/Charlottes-Web-B-White/dp/0061124958/ref=sr_1_2?crid=33OABPIZ61QVL&dchild=1&keywords=charlottes+web+book&qid=1595129980&sprefix=charlottes%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-2 )
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Please see the Learner Supply List below.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
148reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Stacey Hamlin, and I love to teach.
I believe that we can learn anything and everything…with a few tools, and the ability to lay down our fears and try.
As a kid, I moved a lot. By the time I was 14 years old, I’d been to or through 42 states. I understand that “displacement” that people feel right now…that “loss of connection.” I believe that I homeschooled my own kids for 16 years to help alleviate that disconnectedness for them.
When my dad finally changed careers, he got “us” into Technology, and convinced me that I could teach. At 17 years old, I taught a group of men my father’s age how to use an Accounting Software that my father had programmed. It was terrifying…right up until I discovered that he had been right.
Nowadays, I teach a lot of things; English, Drama, Math…but behind every lesson is the desire to help people connect and overcome their fears. Life is hard. It’s hard when you are big, and in some ways, it’s even harder when you are small and other people make your decisions for you. It becomes easier when you realize that you are not alone…and that you really can do things that you didn’t realize that you could do.
This is a brand new school year with no mistakes in it. Let's see what amazing things we can accomplish, together.
See you in class,
Ms. StaceyReviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-9 learners per class
