Book Club-I Am Malala-Young Readers Edition
Three session, book discussion class, focusing on the life of Malala, a symbol of peaceful protest
Mike P
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5.0
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Prior to the first class, learners should obtain a copy of. I am Malala, the young readers edition. They will also receive a PDF of a graphic organizer from the teacher For class one prior to the class, please read parts, one and two, and trying your best to provide evidence from your reading for the thesis and theme statements that you will find in the graphic organizer. For week number two, before class begins, please read parts three and four and again, do your best to add evidence to the graphic organizer. For the final week of the class, please read the rest of the book, and I have evidence to the graphic organizer.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this discussion-based class spread over three weeks, learners will delve deeply into the powerful plot and into the lives of Malala, her family and closest friends while Malala continued her pursuit for an equal education for girls, and continue to do so in a nonviolent way. Along with discussing comprehension details throughout the novel, we will focus a thesis statement of the book and support that statement with themes and evidence using a graphic organizer supplied by the teacher. Continuing through our discussion, figurative language, conflicts, resolutions, will be stressed, the voice that the author has chosen to write the novel with, will be a big part of the class, along with vocabulary and sharing opinions, in a very safe and respectful manner. Malala, from a very young age, continues to inspire and continues to follow her goals, and they become very important topics in this class. The instructions listed below, will tell what page to read up to for each class, and will ask each learner to try their best to fill in short notes in the graphic organizer, which will be explained when that packet is emailed to the learners as they sign up for the class.
Learning Goals
Learning goals will include students gaining strength and skills and understanding vocabulary in context, the actions of protagonists and antagonists, the genre of historical nonfiction, conflicts and turning points, resolutions, figurative language, voice, and thesis and themes.
Other Details
Supply List
The book I am, Malala, young readers, edition, and the graphic organizer sent as a PDF from the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$68
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
