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Book Club for Avid Readers - READING COMPREHENSION & DISCUSSION ~ 6th 7th 8th

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Ages 10-14
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In this online book club, students will read two books a month independently and then participate in a class book discussion with a critical reading and reading comprehension focus. #Academic
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
25 min

What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1-2 hours per week. After class comprehension questions and answers are provided.
Assessment
I am happy to share my anedotal observations.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Do you have a child that loves to read? Then you have found the right class. Join other avid readers as we discuss pre-selected books. We read two books a month and meet every other week. Want to give this class a try? Use code LEARNIPFJG3 to save $3 today!

Reading is more fun when you are in a book club and can discuss the book with friends! I know this because I have been in a book club for over 25 years. :) 

In this online book club, your child will need to pre-read the book before each class. During the book club class, we will discuss the book allowing them to share their opinions and thoughts. We also engage the students in reading comprehension questions including main idea, inference, character analysis, sequence of events, author purpose, and more. Please see below the Common Core State Standards addressed in the class.

We encourage all parents to research the books chosen for the class. We suggest checking out the books on  www.commonsensemedia.org. While we try to read books appropriate for this age group, we realize everyone has different values. If a student is signed up for our class, this is your approval of the book. 

We are kind, encouraging teachers who work hard to engage all students in our classes. 

Here is the book list -
*The Amazon links provided are teacher affiliate links and I do make a little pocket change when you use the link. This helps me buy more books. :) 

Reading List -
Jan 9th - Wonder by  R.J. Palacio
https://amzn.to/3MqgkI8

January 30th - Fish in A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt 
https://amzn.to/4eShQi9

February 20th - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson
https://amzn.to/4iRY4Xa

March 6th - Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder 
https://amzn.to/49V0UGQ

March 20th - The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
Karina Yan Glaser 

Common Core State Standards Addressed in This Class -
Key Ideas and Details:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3
Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
Craft and Structure:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.5
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7
Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.8
(RL.6.8 not applicable to literature)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9
Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Learning Goals

In this online book club, students will 
-discuss the book
-answer reading comprehension questions
-listen to the opinions of others
-read a variety of book genres

Please see the description for Common Core State Standards covered.

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book to read.
 3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
Allie Lippe-Mackey
Ohio Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ashley Harper
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jennifer Hartley
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jackie Krulia M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Rhonda Savage
Mississippi Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mary Ann Byrd
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Sheila Weems, EdD
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Erika Marrie
Doctoral Degree in Education from University of Louisville
Paige Howell - Masters in Teaching
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Master's Degree in Education from Ashland University
Ashley Harper
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Jackie Krulia M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from American College of Education
Melanie Quinn
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Paige Howell - Masters in Teaching
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Walsh University
Ashley Harper
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Melanie Quinn
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Georgia
Jackie Krulia M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Rhonda Savage
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Southern Mississippi
Mary Ann Byrd
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
Courtney Betty
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Buffalo State
Dena Neuman
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Ms. Long, B.Ed.
Bachelor's Degree from Sienna Heights University
Ms. Amy
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Erika Marrie
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Sheila Weems, EdD
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Erika Marrie
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Erika Marrie
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Washtenaw Community College
Ms. Amy
For more detailed information about our teachers, please visit our Achieve Learning Partners profile page!

Paige Howell:
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Master of Arts Degree in Education from University of Louisville
TESOL Certified Teacher
30+ Years Teaching Experience

Courtney Betty:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Allie Lippe-Mackey:		
Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading Literacy
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Amy Alston:
Associate's Degree in Childhood Development from Washtenaw Community College
Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Sienna Heights University
23+ Years Teaching Experience

Ashley Harper:		
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education from Walsh University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Middle School Mathematics, Language Arts, and K-12 Reading
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Atadre’ Hutton:		
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Prairie View A&M University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech
6+ Years Teaching Experience (Mathematics & Special Education)

Dena Newman:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Buffalo State
TESOL Certified Teacher
10+ Years Teaching Experience

Erika Marrie:	
Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Cultural Studies from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Bachelor's Degree in General Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Special Education, Behavioral Sciences, and Structured Literacy
19+ Years Teaching Experience

Jackie Krulia:		
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with Mathematics Endorsement from University of Georgia
Master’s Degree in Education from American College of Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Jennifer Hartley:		
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Master’s Degree in Reading: Language & Literacy
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Orton-Gillingham
20+ Years Teaching Experience

Kristen Long:	
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
ESOL Endorsed
8+ Years Teaching Experience

Melanie Quinn:
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with Endorsement in Reading & English as a Second Language from American College of Education 

Rhonda Savage:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Dyslexia Endorsed, LETRS-Trained, Certified Reading Specialist, and Orton-Gillingham Instructor
20+ Years Teaching Experience

Sheila Weems:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Doctoral Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Capella University
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

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