Book Club for Adventurous Readers: The Wheel on the School
Kendra Fletcher
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How do you get the storks to come back to your village? Join us as we read this endearing Newbery Award winner all about some very adventurous Dutch children and the world they live in. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
What do you do when you know that the great storks are flying and settling in towns all around you but they won't bring their good luck to your village? Join us for a literary adventure to a quaint Dutch fishing village as we follow young Lina and her classmates on the quest for storks. Lina and her friends encounter many obstacles along the way, including the fierce and threatening sea. But sometimes when you begin to wonder why, you can begin to make things happen! We'll enjoy this...
4 lessons//4 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 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 read yet, but feel free to start it if you like.Week 2Lesson 2Discussing Chapters 1-6During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-6 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments. We're creating our own wheels!Week 3Lesson 3Discussing Chapters 6-10During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 7-10 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments.Week 4Lesson 4Discussing Chapters 11-15During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 11-15 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments. It's a waiting-out-the-storm party!
This class is taught in English.
Literature analysis, vocabulary reinforcement, study skills, keeping to an assigned reading schedule, and social skills.
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
Supply list: You can acquire whichever edition of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 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:(477)
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 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-8 learners per class
