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Book Club: The Witches by Roald Dahl

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
In this class, we will meet once a week for four weeks to discuss the book The Witches by Roald Dahl while building vocabulary, talking about characterization, themes, and much more!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(513 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-8 learners per class
50 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be asked to read approximately 10 pages a day outside of class. There will also be short homework assignments given at the end of classes 1, 2 and 3 that would take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete. Day/week 1: Chapters 1-5 (A Note About Witches through Summer Holidays) Day/week 2: Chapters 6-11 (The Meeting through The Ancient Ones) Day/week 3: Chapters 12-17 (Metamorphosis through The Plan) Day/week 4: Chapters 18-22 (In the Kitchen through It's Off to Work We Go!) *Please read chapters 1-5 before the start of the first class.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Luke’s grandmother knows more about witches than anyone else. She often shares chilling stories with him—like the one about the little girl who vanished and then reappeared in a painting, or the boy who turned into stone, and the girl who laid brown eggs. She teaches Luke how to recognize witches, what they look like, how they act, and the tricks they use to lure children into their traps. Then, by chance, Luke sees witches for himself—lots of them—and learns of their sinister plans to destroy all the children in England. But how can Luke stop them? What can he possibly do?

Join me as we read about Luke, his wise grandmother, and the witches of England. In this class, we will explore the traits of the main characters, learn about synonyms and antonyms, review important vocabulary, and dive into the heart of this thrilling story. Students will be asked to read approximately 10 pages a day outside of class and will read one or two chapters together in class. Students may be asked to read aloud, though this is optional. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the characters and events in this captivating tale.

Day/week 1: Chapters 1-5 (A Note About Witches through Summer Holidays)
Day/week 2: Chapters 6-11 (The Meeting through The Ancient Ones)
Day/week 3: Chapters 12-17 (Metamorphosis through The Plan)
Day/week 4: Chapters 18-22 (In the Kitchen through It's Off to Work We Go!)


*Please read chapters 1-5 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.

Other Details

Supply List
Students will be required to obtain the book The Witches by Roald Dahl to complete the required reading outside of class. They will also need paper and pencil to complete some of the homework.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
513reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a bachelor’s degree in special education, along with additional training in teaching the arts and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). With over 20 years of experience working with children, I’ve been a certified teacher, a homeschool mom, and an educator for diverse age groups and subjects. My teaching background spans from severe-profound special education preschool to honors high school, but my greatest passion lies in the arts and creative education. I specialize in drawing, brick building, elementary literacy, special education, and baking—I even own a small bakery!

Art has always been close to my heart, and I love exploring various mediums, including drawing, paper crafts, oil paints, and acrylics. Art is not just a form of expression but also a way to build creativity and confidence. In my teaching, I focus on developing skills, exploring techniques, and inspiring others to find joy in creating unique works of art.

Reading and writing are equally important to me. I enjoy delving into different genres and using storytelling to spark imagination. Teaching literacy allows me to help students express themselves while building essential skills. My goal is to make reading exciting and writing an empowering form of creativity.

Baking is another passion I’m thrilled to share. Teaching baking classes allows me to bring people together through the joy of creating something delicious. From learning essential techniques to exploring creative recipes, I strive to make every class approachable, fun, and rewarding.

Outside the classroom, my husband and I enjoy adventures with our three children, whether camping, hiking, visiting the park, doing arts and crafts, or playing board games as a family.

I can’t wait to bring creativity and joy to our class—see you soon!

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