Book Club for Adventurous Readers: The Twenty-One Balloons
Kendra Fletcher
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(479)
Intrigue, adventure, travel, science, and the great big world of fantasy and fun all in one book we can read and enjoy together! #academic
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
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 3 weeks, giving you time to read and dive into the story. Included in our 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚-𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒔 book club will be: -Weekly live book discussion -An engaging presentation all about the author -Intriguing background information highlighting...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introductory Mini Lecture and DiscussionDuring 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 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺-𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘴 read yet, but feel free to start it if you like.Week 2Lesson 2Discussing Chapters 1-5During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-5 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments. We're drawing hot air balloons!Week 3Lesson 3Discussing Chapters 6-10During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 6-10 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments.
Literature analysis, vocabulary reinforcement, study skills, keeping to an assigned reading schedule, and social skills.
Book lover, home educator (8 students over 25 years), author, and story-hungry Outschool teacher. One of my greatest joys is seeing your learners spark an interest in great literature through our discussions together!
Homework Offered
The only required homework is to read the chapters assigned each week. I will provide optional activities to download and enjoy. We can "bring and brag" our projects each week!1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
You can acquire whichever edition of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚-𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒔 that works for you. Beg, borrow, or buy! I will also provide a very easy-to-acquire list of supplies for small projects each week. You should have everything on hand—I'm a mom, too, and I know how difficult it can be to find obscure supplies, so I choose projects that are easy for you to put together.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(479)
What happens when a learner is given the time and space to soak in a story and allow it to change their life? “Aha!” moments are my goal, and it’s why I adore leading worthwhile discussions about classic books. What good is it if we require a teen...
Group Class
$59
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 121 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class
