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Book Club-Fish in a Tree - You Will Be Rooting for the Protagonist!

Completed by 5 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
In this page-turning 3- meeting class, learners will enhance reading,comprehension, exposition, figurative language and discussion skills. The author will have you entranced by the main character and her daily conflicts.#academic
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(662 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
2-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Prior to first meeting, please read to end of Chapter 16. Prior to second meeting, please read to end of Chapter 37. Prior to third meeting, please read to end of novel.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
First and most importantly, this  class is instructed in a safe and polite environment where all members of the class will feel a sense of belonging and comfort.  We have great discussions that build each other up and reinforce the positive goals of acceptance, kindness,and understanding.  Politeness and thoughtfulness are expected.
In this discussion - based class, readers will be caught up in the depth of each character dealing with real-life situations and adversity.  The author has a gift for middle-level accuracy in her words and the thoughts and emotions behind the words, with strong depth, humor, courage, family strength and finding true friends  into a fearless and thought-provoking writing style that will have the reader inspired by the challenges faced that reinforce themes of bullying, having someone who believes in you by your side, disabilities (in this case, Dyslexia) , family , humor, strength and courage to grow to feel free to be yourself and much more. The author leads us through roadblocks, character analysis, figurative language, characters who will come to life all in the pursuit to enrich middle level readers that we all have" special gifts to offer the world, who understand the importance of standing out rather than fitting in and the ability to find your gift to conquer life's challenges.

Through discussions of comprehension, symbolism, dilemmas, conflicts, cliffhangers, setting choices, interesting characters , main and subplots, themes and the powerful reliance of characters upon each other, this book will reinforce reading skills, discussion skills, and great sharing of ideas and thoughts.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Dyslexia- for the purposes of this novel, the teacher in the book, and the main character, do an excellent job of explaining what dyslexia is and how the student can learn strategies in the face of this challenge.
Supply List
A copy of the book FIsh In A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
5.0
662reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from The College of St. Rose
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Union College
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote  or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information to learner’s own story in life. Helping students reach their full potential, and beyond, in a setting that is safe, exciting, creative and funny is what teaching is all about to me. The climate has  to be one that is free from bullying, pressure, and negative interactions and, instead,  is one that students can’t wait to get to as they know the time in that class will be rewarding, creative, stimulating, and allow them to be who they really are and share what they want to share. There is nothing more exciting, as a teacher, then when that light bulb illuminates and a student feels confident to share and take an idea, quote, author’s purpose or decision from a book and see how it can affect real life or when a learner sees their full potential, in the written word they create.
We can make literature, come alive in a really fun, fast-paced active discussion filled atmosphere.

My background professionally is having taught third grade, fifth grade, and Sixth grade language arts for 33 years with a background in psychology, elementary education, school administration and an extensive background in overnight camping.My favorite teaching topics include writing poetry, creative  and nonfiction writing, and reading/sharing outstanding literature with discussions that bring critical thinking skills and life lessons to the students. I am excited to bring this teaching to an environment that is bully free with motivated students in a small group setting.I always look forward to reading my students work as I see such brilliance in people of this age.

I can be found in the upstate NY, most often being out on the lake in my  boat from  spring to fall (I love being on water!), playing guitar and singing, collecting Pez, reading , cooking and baking, volunteering in the community as often as I can to make things better for others, and spending lots of time with Derby, the wonder dog, my amazingly bright and talented  rescue dog who undoubtably will make visits into the virtual classroom. I also enjoy bike riding, yoga,  and meditation. Most importantly, I place great emphasis on finding ways, small  and big ways, that will allow my students and myself to make our mark in this world and make it a better place for others. The small ways  are most often the best ways and I believe students are brilliant people who can absolutely change the world.

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