Book Club: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
Dr. Samara Grossman
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(354)
In this class, we will read Fantastic Mr. Fox and follow his fantastic adventures while working on reading skills, critical thinking, analysis, enhancing vocabulary, out loud book reading, and more!
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
This classic book by Roald Dahl (who also wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory among other classics), is a wonderful story for kids of all ages. We will do reading on our own before each class and practice our oral reading skills in class. Children are not forces to read out loud during class, but are encouraged, and asked each time if they would like to. During the first half of the class, we will discuss key plot points, our favorite parts, and other memorable moments. We may also do an...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Class 1Introductions Rules and Expectations Fun Facts Read Aloud Questions Next Time, Homework, WorksheetsWeek 2Lesson 2Class 2Fun Facts Read Aloud Questions Next Time, Homework, WorksheetsWeek 3Lesson 3Class 3Fun Facts Read Aloud Questions Next Time, Homework, WorksheetsWeek 4Lesson 4Class 4Fun Facts Questions See You Next Time!
This class is taught in English.
I am an elementary library, art, and music teacher. Before that, I was the producing artistic director of a youth theater, doing musicals with kids and teens for the past 20 years (Matilda is also a Broadway Musical). I am also a freelance teaching artist throughout the NYC and NJ area teaching all ages from kindergarten through graduate students in the arts, writing, history, and literature. In 2018, I received my doctorate in Literary Studies with a musical theater scholarly dissertation.
Homework Offered
There is no assignment before the first class. Please read the following for the subsequent classes: Before meeting 2: finish "The Three Farmers"- Chapter 1 to the end of "The Foxes Begin to Starve"- Chapter 8. Before meeting 3: read "Mr. Fox Has a Plan" Chapter 9 to the end of "The Woman"- Chapter 160 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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We will be reading Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. Any version will do!
We will be reading Fantastic Mr Fox, any version will do!
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(354)
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile! For the past 20 years, I have been the producing artistic director of a youth theater company doing musicals with kids and teens. I do everything from picking the shows, auditions, directing,...
Group Class
$72
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
4-7 learners per class
