Book Club: The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Dorothy lives with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry in Kansas, along with her dog, Toto. One day, a powerful tornado sweeps their house away, with Dorothy and Toto inside! They find themselves in the magical land of Oz, where they begin an extraordinary adventure. Along the way, Dorothy meets new friends like the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, each with their own hopes and dreams. Together, they journey through the mysterious land, discovering new places, facing challenges, and learning valuable life lessons. Join me as we explore this modern fairy tale filled with magic, friendship, and courage.

In each lesson, we will focus on learning new vocabulary, character development, themes, the author’s purpose, and use strategies to improve reading comprehension. Students will be asked to read approximately 10 pages a day outside of class and come prepared to discuss the assigned text. If time permits, we may read aloud together in class, though this is optional. By the end of the course, students will gain a deeper understanding of this classic story and its underlying messages of friendship, self-discovery, and perseverance.

Weekly schedule. Meets once per week. 
Week 1: Chapters 1-6 (The Cyclone through The Cowardly Lion)*
Week 2: Chapters 7-11 (The Journey to the Great Oz through The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz)
Week 3: Chapters 12-15 (The Search for the Wicked Witch through The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible)
Week 4: Chapters 16-24 (The Magic Art of the Great Humbug through Home Again)
*Please read chapters 1-6 prior to our first class.

⭐ Students should be able to independently read at a third grade level or higher for this class.

⭐ A digital or physical copy of the book The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is required for this class. 

⭐Students should read chapter assignments BEFORE the start of each class to be able to participate in the full discussion. This includes reading chapters 1-6 prior to the first class.