Book Club: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. After our sessions each day, learners will be asked to read 6 short chapters (averaging 40 pages) and complete an activity/discussion questions to go with the chapters read. Prior to our first session, no reading needs to be completed. We will begin the story together. A detailed schedule is attached to the provided class file. After our first class, I will attach a file of the assignments needed in the classroom section. I will also remind learners after each session which chapters to read and what assignment to complete. *Please do not read ahead of our schedule so that we can all enjoy the story together.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo is the story of Edward Tulane, a china rabbit who becomes lost from the little girl who loves him. This heart-warming story of being lost and found again will quickly draw your child in and become one of their favorite stories. During this 5-day course, we will take on the challenge of completing this chapter book in just 4 days! Learners will be asked to read 6 short chapters each day (averaging 40 pages) and complete the assigned activity that I will post after our first meeting. During our sessions, the teacher will help learners dive a little deeper into our story by leading learners through discussions and activities related to the chapters read. Learners will also have the opportunity to share their responses from the assigned activity. This book club is a great opportunity for your child to sharpen their reading comprehension skills, make inferences, gain insight from others’ perspectives, and have a fun time reading an unforgettable story. Class is appropriate for (𝐂𝐄𝐅𝐑: A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) *Please do not read ahead of our schedule so that we can all enjoy the story together. *This story does deal with some sadness, grief, and unkindness.
Learning Goals
Predict story events.
Engage in learning dialogues with the teacher and peers.
Search the text to select appropriate information when answering questions.
Practice using story clues and prior knowledge (schema) to make inferences about the story.
Practice using context clues to discover the meaning of unknown words.
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings).
Engage in critical discussion of shared texts.
Read for the sheer joy of it, learning to value one another as readers and learners.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This story deals with sadness, grief, and some unkindness.
Supply List
-Learners will need a copy the book, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Suggestions to obtain the book are to ask a friend, borrow from the library (some have an e-book version), Amazon, or search out used bookstores. -Print out the attached file posted in the classroom each day to complete the activity for the day. You may also write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. -Monday's homework: coloring supplies for “My Edward” activity.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Harding University
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is one of my favorite books. I read this story every year to my students when I taught in the classroom. Each year we would laugh and cry together as we would go on a journey with Edward. It would be my pleasure to share Edward’s journey with your child.
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Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 211 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-6 learners per class