Roald Dahl Book Club: The Magic Finger
In this 40 minute, one-week novel study with Ms. Pamela, we will be exploring one of the shorter stories of Roald Dahl through reading comprehension, story elements and playing games.
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading the required segments assigned. Please do not read ahead so we are all on the same page in our discussions and we can enjoy the book together as a group. If you do choose to read ahead, please do not share additional information with the class until we get to that part of the book.Assessment
Questions will be asked during each class to be sure children know what happened in our story during the reading the week prior.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
In this 40-minute, one-week novel study with Ms. Pamela, we will explore one of Roald Dahl's shorter stories "The Magic Finger". We will discuss study questions through reading comprehension, we will discuss the four main story elements, draw, play a few games, and do some activities together. "The Magic Finger" is a children's story written by Roald Dahl, published in 1966 originally as a picture book. At first, "The Magic Finger" was known as "The Almost Ducks".
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about story elements
Learners will gain reading comprehension by answering study questions
Learners will learn about literary terms such as irony, imagery, and point of view
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
No reading required for the first class
We will be talking about story elements. We will learn a little bit more about the author, Roald Dahl. We will be talking about having a superpower. What would it be? Why did you choose that one? What would spark you to use it? We will play hangman using characters and items from the book. We will also play a matching memory game using scenes from the book. 40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Read pages 1 - 30
We will review reading comprehension questions. We are going to come up with a character profile for our protagonist. What do we know? Can we fill in the blanks with other characteristics based on what we are reading? We will also talk about imagery and relate it to this story. We will talk about Point of View and complete an activity about Point of View. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Read pages 31 - 60
We will review reading comprehension questions. We will talk about and find examples of irony in our story. We will discuss the themes of the book. Is there more than one? We will play a Truth or Rumor game based on the book. We will discuss whether The Magic Finger is a good or a bad thing? 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
The book by Roald Dahl - The Magic Finger Paper and something to write with such as colored pencils, pens, markers or just a pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Associate's Degree in Education from College of DuPage
Hello, I am Ms. Pamela!
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A Bit About Me:
I am passionate about learning and have been privileged to engage with over 900 learners from 25 countries since teaching my first class on Outschool in 2020. My classes span a range of ages and subjects, with a focus on full curriculum semester classes for preschool through third grade. I offer many craft classes, often by request, and I am always up for teaching a book club as I am an avid reader. I am always working on more too!
My Background:
With 35+ years of teaching experience, I've held various roles, including Montessori teacher, private early elementary teacher, center director, preschool owner, homeschool co-op leader, and private tutor in math, writing, and early reading skills. In my previous position, I taught the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum and I have incorporated many of the basic ideas into my personalized curriculum.
We homeschooled our daughter from preschool to eighth grade. I have run a homeschool co-op, a preschool program, an early learning center, and scouting groups. I have an educational background in Early Childhood Education and American Sign Language.
My Teaching Style:
I believe that learning needs to be fun, and listening is just as important as talking and teaching. I am not one to mute a learner unless necessary but will encourage raising hands and taking turns during our games and discussions for all ages. I prioritize active participation and mutual respect.
Something Fun:
Crafting is a lifelong passion of mine, encompassing quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting, and jewelry making. I'm delighted to share my expertise through crafting classes on Outschool, and I'm always open to requests for new or existing classes.
Communication:
I strive to be responsive to emails, typically replying within a day. My teaching hours are from 8 am to 6 pm CST, during which I also attend to administrative tasks.
Missed Classes, Cancellations, Refunds:
I pride myself on being punctual and ready for class. We do live in Tornado Alley and take storms seriously since being hit by a tornado last March 2023. I try to warn ahead of time if possible. I will reimburse you for technical issues on my side or offer a single transfer for one-time classes if needed. I will teach only one or two students. Some of my best classes have happened with only one or two learners. It can make for great in-depth discussions!
I cannot wait to meet your child.Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-6 learners per class
