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Book Club for Adventurous Readers: Matilda

What happens when a smart girl is challenged by the grown-ups who stand in her way? Come read Roald Dahl's invincible Matilda with us and find out! #academic
Kendra Fletcher
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What's included

4 live meetings
2 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. The only required homework is to read the chapters assigned each week. We will do creative projects to share with each other in our "bring and brag" portion of each class. I will also provide optional activities to download and enjoy.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Come tour the world through great books! Join me and other classmates from all over the planet as we read exciting stories about great adventures and the people who experienced them.

In this series, we’ll read one book together over the course of 4 weeks, giving you time to read and dive into the story. Included in our book club will be:

-Weekly live book discussion
-An engaging presentation all about the author
-Intriguing background information highlighting locations, characters, and historical context
-Appropriate video tie-ins
-In-class dramatic readings
-Vocabulary review
-Weekly creative projects such as step-by-step drawing, songwriting, and creating inventions
-Optional hands-on activities such as activity pages, posters, and other fun projects

𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒂 is a fast-paced book that is not only full of adventure, it’s funny, interesting, and helps readers gain empathy for others. 

Written by Roald Dahl in 1988, precocious and gifted Matilda is a girl who has to learn to overcome parents who don't care to educate her, a tyrannical headmistress, and a boarding school that makes prison look fun. She also comes to terms with her own surprising telekinesis and triumphs over much adversity. 

You can choose to read or listen to an audio version of the book. We’ll split each book into 4 sections and read one section per week. For 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒂, our schedule will look like this:

Session/Week One: In-class intro (you do not have to read anything before our first session)
Session/Week Two: Come to class having read Chapters 1-7
Session/Week Three: Come to class having read Chapters 8-14
Session/Week Four: Come to class having read Chapters 15-21

Love reading? Enjoy talking about your favorite books with other kids who do, too? Join us!
Learning Goals
Literature analysis, vocabulary reinforcement, study skills, keeping to an assigned reading schedule, and social skills.
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Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
First Day Adventure in Learning and Class Time
 During the first live meeting, I will be introducing you to the author and the book, focusing on culture, history, and the geography covered in the story. You don't need to have any of 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘢 read yet, but feel free to start it if you like. 
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Discussing Chapters 1-7
 During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-6 using  conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s exciting favorite book project! 
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Discussing Chapters 8-14
 During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-6 using  conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s exciting car problems project! 
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Discussing Chapters 15-21
 During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-6 using  conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s exciting bookmark project! 
35 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
If you have any concerns, please see the review of 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒂 on the Common Sense Media website. Roald Dahl is fun and full of adventure, but a young sensitive reader might need a heads-up.
Supply List
You can acquire whichever edition of 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒂 works for you. Beg, borrow, or buy!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of the Pacific
Book lover, home educator (8 students over 25 years), author, grad student (University of Oxford), and story-hungry Outschool teacher. One of my greatest joys is seeing your learners spark an interest in great literature through our discussions together!

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$69

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
35 min

Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-8 learners per class

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