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Book Club - Prairie Thief

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 7-11
Live Group Class
Join Louisa, Ms. Carol, and friends in this once weekly, 6 week book club as we read and discuss this surprising tale of life on the prairie, full of delightfully unexpected twists and turns! #academic
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(283 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
2-6 learners per class
40 min

What's included

6 live meetings
4 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Please read chapters BEFORE class! Chapters 1-5 Chapters 6-10 Chapters 11-15 Chapters 16-20 Chapters 21-25 Chapters 26-31

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Join Louisa, Ms. Carol, and friends in this once weekly, 6 week book club as we read and discuss this surprising tale of life on the prairie, full of delightfully unexpected twists and turns, and ending in a thoroughly satisfying happy ending! 

Louisa Brody’s life on the Colorado prairie is not at all what she expected. Her dear Pa, accused of thievery, is locked thirty miles away in jail. She’s living with the awful Smirches, her closest neighbors and the very family that accused her Pa of the horrendous crime. And now she’s discovered one very cantankerous—and magical—secret beneath the hazel grove. With her life flipped upside-down, it’s up to Louisa, her sassy friend Jessamine, and that cranky secret to save Pa from a guilty verdict. Will they be successful? Prairie Thief is an absolute delightful read by Melissa Wiley that your students are sure to adore! 

In this multi-day class, we will meet once weekly for 6 weeks to dive deep. During class time, full participation in class discussion is expected. There is grace for a shy student, of course, but students will be encouraged to dive into the discussion as they acclimate to the group. Each student will have a turn to share their thoughts and ideas. I will have questions and discussion prompts ready each week, should conversation lag.  After our discussion time, we will end with a game if time permits! My book clubs are typically highly engaging, highly interactive, very lively! 

Chapters will be assigned to be read ahead of time, before class. There are 31 chapters in this book, but it is not a difficult read. All of class time will be dedicated to discussing the books, applying critical thinking, discussing characters, plot, and other literary aspects, designing a book cover, and ending with a fun game, all related to the book. Snacks are always welcome! 

Please read chapters BEFORE class! 

10/31 - Chapters 1-5
11/7 - Chapters 6-10
11/14 - Chapters 11-15
11/21 - Chapters 16-20
11/28 - NO CLASS FOR THANKSGIVING, 🦃
12/5 - Chapters 21-25
12/12 - Chapters 26-31

Learning Goals

Students will gain skills in the following areas:

- public speaking
- taking turns speaking 
- practicing active listening 
- sharing thoughts and insights
- building vocabulary
- exploring the characters, settings, and plot

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book Prairie Thied by Melissa Wiley. The assigned chapters must be read or listened to BEFORE class. Students can use their own books, library books, ebooks.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

4.8
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Clarks Summit University
Ms. Carol has been a voracious reader since childhood. Her lifelong passion is to cultivate curiosity in children, and to inspire a lifelong love of learning, especially the reading and enjoyment of beautiful literature! 

Ms. Carol has a PhD in pedagogy and history, with a Master’s in Cultural Studies. One of my  core values is to teach children to think critically, and to apply that to everything they read. 

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