Book Club: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
In this literature class, we will meet once a week for four weeks to discuss The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, build vocabulary, talk about similes and learn some of the different themes throughout the book.
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. Please read Pages 1-70 ("Hello" through "Arrival") before the start of the first class.Class Experience
Ivan is a silverback gorilla and hasn’t seen another gorilla in 27 years. Instead, he has lived his life in a mall with other animals. There’s an elephant named Stella, a dog named Bob, monkeys, parrots and more. Ivan is content with his life until he meets a baby elephant named Ruby. Ivan doesn’t know it yet, but Ruby is about to change his life.
Each lesson we will learn new vocabulary words, talk about similes, the characters and some of the themes that occur throughout the book. We will also use different strategies to help improve reading comprehension. Students will be asked to read approximately 10 pages a day outside of class and we will read a few pages in class together. Students will be asked periodically to read in class but this is optional.
Day/week 1: Pages 1-70 ("Hello" through "Arrival")
Day/week 2: Pages 71-146 ("Stella Helps" through "Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Six Days")
Day/week 3: Pages 147-225 ("A Visit" through "Phone Call")
Day/week 4: Pages 226-300 ("A Star Again" through "Silverback")
* Please read pages 1-70 ("Hello" through "Arrival") 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.
* Learners will need a copy of the book The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, paper, pencil and drawing utensils to complete some of the homework assignments.Other Details
Parental Guidance
The content in this book may not be suitable for all readers, parental discretion is advised. Content includes but is not limited to animal cruelty, captivity, and death.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. They will also need blank paper, lined paper, pencil, and coloring utensils (crayons, markers or colored pencils).
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2020
4.9
499reviews
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.
I look forward to seeing you in class!Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly or $56 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
