Book Club: Mockingbird
Come read a book about autism with an autistic teacher! In this class, students will read Mockingbird, discuss the book, and complete projects to connect with the book
Jordan Blamer
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(265)
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What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students are expected to read the assigned chapters BEFORE our meeting so they can participate in our discussion. Students are also expected to complete their project before class so they can share.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
In this class, we will explore Kathryn Erskine's book, "Mockingbird" through a mix of learning and fun. Students will be able to lead the discussion based on their observations and what they enjoyed, but I will also have some open-ended guidance questions in case we need extra discussion material. Students will share a creative project each week relating to wha they read. Between classes, students will have additional activities to explore the story more. This story is about an autistic girl (referred to as “Asperger’s” in the book as its terminology is a bit outdated) and her grieving process as she recently lost her brother. Students will get a better look at autism, and as an autistic woman myself, I will help guide those discussions. NOTE: students will need to read the assigned chapters BEFORE class so they are able to participate. Week 1 Read chapters 1-5 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; anything else students wish to discuss Project sharing Week 2 Read chapters 6-10 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; anything else students wish to discuss Project sharing Week 3 Read chapters 11-15 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; anything else students wish to discuss Project sharing Week 4 Read chapters 16-20 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; how they felt about the book as a whole; anything else students wish to discuss Project sharing Week 5 Read chapters 21-25 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; how they felt about the book as a whole; anything else students wish to discuss Project sharing Week 6 Read chapters 26-30 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; how they felt about the book as a whole; anything else students wish to discuss Project sharing Week 7 Read chapters 31-35 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; how they felt about the book as a whole; anything else students wish to discuss Project sharing Week 8 Read chapters 36-39 Discuss: favorite parts and characters; important events; how they felt about the book as a whole; anything else students wish to discuss Final project sharing
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book deals with death and school shootings.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine ($7 on Amazon) Students may need supplies for their projects, depending on the project they choose (options are unlimited, but may include art projects, music, writing, costumes, etc)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
265reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a passionate reader since I was 8, and I've read probably hundreds of books. I've been tutoring English and reading for several months, as well as taking classes on the science of reading. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly or $96 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-8 learners per class
