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Book Club: "I Survived" Series
In this social reading bookclub, the sharing of emotions, logic, thinking, diversity, and history will build even the most reluctant reader's communication and confidence while discussing these historical fiction action-packed stories.
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8-12
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3-7
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In the ONGOING bi-weekly class, join others in this Book Club focusing on the book series: I Survived... by Lauren Tarshis. Currently, there are 20+ books in the series. **Note due to the extensive nature of the class relying heavily on discussion, the class minimum (4 learners) must be met for the class to meet. Notice will be given to parents if there is a cancelation or postponement of a week, etc. I use the Outschool Classroom for all communication.** We will focus on 1 book each week,...
Being introduced to the series from my own son who "hated reading", I dove into the series myself, loved them (even as an adult), and thus introduced them to kids. As a previous elementary school librarian, this was a series that couldn't stay on my shelves! As a librarian, much of my day was finding the perfect book for each child. For some, the love of reading doesn't come naturally, so through relationships, intuition, and extensive personal reading of kids' literature, I found each kiddo's gem of a book. It was and continues to be my passion--to inspire the love of reading.
Students will read at home ready to discuss each week in the book club. 1 book will be read before every class. To fully benefit from each class and discussion the book must have been read before the start of each class. Reading is required before the first class and students are required to have a copy of the book discussed. Students are welcome to access the work by audio, print, or digital copy. CLASS BOOK TITLES: A printable schedule is available once enrolled. *****The schedule is subject to change but will always be up-to-date in the Outschool classroom. **** 7/5 - Class 24: I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 7/12 - Class 25: I Survived True Stories: Nature Attacks! (#2) 7/26 - Class 26: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (Graphic Novel #2) 8/2 - Class 27: I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 REPEAT CYCLE FROM CLASS #1 (there will be some breaks in between weeks TBD) Class 1: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 Class 2: I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 Class 3: I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 Class 4: I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 Class 5: I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Class 6: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, 79 A.D. Class 7: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 Class 8: I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Class 9: I Survived True Stories: Five Epic Disasters (#1) Class 10: I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 Class 11: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 Class 12: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (Graphic Novel #1) Class 13: I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 Class 14: I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 Class 15: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 Class 16:I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 Class 17: I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 Class 18: I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (Graphic Novel #3) Class 19: I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 Class 20: I Survived True Stories: Tornado Terror (#3) Class 21: I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 Class 22: I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 Class 23: I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 ******The schedule is subject to change but will always be up-to-date in the Outschool classroom.*****
2 files available upon enrollmentStudents are required to have a copy of the book discussed. Students are welcome to access the work by audio, print, or digital copy.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
Short video clips or non-fiction articles/photos about the true historical/natural event will be shown in class. Per Common Sense Media.org https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/i-survived-series "Parents need to know that Lauren Tarshis's I Survived series is captivating, emotional, and historically accurate. The kids in these stories face scary situations in their first-person accounts of the disasters; they're often alone, hurt, and in an unfamiliar place. But because almost everyone around them is trying to help the kids survive or find their parent, once the worst is over, the overall feeling from the books is optimistic. The end of each story of survival gives a glimpse into the post-disaster life of the family and ends with an upbeat note." ****** In each class, a short video clip will be shown about the true historical event and/or disaster. This allows for some background knowledge and understanding of the story in the novel.
Teacher
Amy Marson Facilitator of curiosity, wonder, thinking & love of learning!
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About Me
Hello, I'm Amy Marson!! "As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has- or ever will have- something inside that is unique to all...
