Book Club: The BFG by Roald Dahl
In this literature class, we will meet once a week for four weeks to discuss “The BFG” by Roald Dahl while building vocabulary, learn about similes and discuss the setting in the story.
Mary Gullett
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4.9
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will we asked to read approximately 10 pages a day outside of class and to complete a couple short assignments as they read.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Sophie was a lonely orphan, the BFG was a lonely giant. In so many ways they are different, but they are also the same. This is an an unusual pair for sure! Please join me as we read all about giants, snozzcumbers, whizzpoppers, dreams and how to catch them! Each lesson we will learn new vocabulary words, talk about similes, and use different strategies for reading comprehension. Students will be asked to read approximately 10 pages a day outside of class and we will read one or two chapters in class together. Students will be asked periodically to read in class but this is optional. Day/week 1: Chapters 1-7 Day/week 2: Chapters 8-13. Day/week 3: Chapters 14-18. Day/week 4: Chapters 19-24. *Please read chapters 1-7 before the start of the first class. **For this class, students need to be able to read at a third grade reading level or higher.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to use a variety of strategies to help improve their reading comprehension skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a copy of “The BFG” by Roald Dahl. They will also need blank paper, lined paper, pencil, and coloring utensils (crayons, markers or colored pencils).
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have my bachelors degree in special education plus additional course work for art and TESOL (teaching English as a second language). I have been working with children for more than 20 years including as a certified teacher and a homeschool mom. I have worked with a wide variety of age groups and and taught a variety of subjects including severe-profound special education preschool, honors high school and everything in between. But my specialties are drawing, brick building classes, elementary literacy, special education and baking. I even own small bakery!
My husband and I have three children. We enjoy camping, hiking, going to the park and playing board games as a family. My personal hobbies include baking, reading, painting, drawing and crocheting.
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$14
weekly or $56 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
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Ages: 8-12
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