What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will need to complete the reading of the assigned chapters prior to each meeting and come to class prepared to discuss the story.Assessment
Please request assessments and grades before our course begins so that I will maintain appropriate records.Grading
Please request assessments and grades before our course begins so that I will maintain appropriate records.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
*Please Note: This is BOOK 5 in the series With nonstop action, huge plot twists, and tons of humor, this series will quickly have your 9- to 13-year-old video game fan begging for just one more chapter. Getting sucked into a video game is not as much fun as you'd think. Sure, there are jetpacks, hover tanks, and infinite lives, but what happens when the game starts to turn on you? In this best-selling series, 12-year-old Jesse Rigsby finds out just how dangerous video games-and the people making those games - can be. Join us for the Trapped In a Video Game Series Book Club! We will have a blast each week by diving into each book full of nonstop action, huge plot twists, and tons of humor in the series. We'll be discussing a handful of chapters each week. Please be sure you've completed the reading, so our discussions during our gatherings are lively and fun! In each 5-week book club, we'll discuss specific literary elements found in the Trapped In a Video Game Book Series, including genre, setting, plot, characters, foreshadowing, symbolism, and theme. Book Five: The Final Boss Jesse and Eric have 10 minutes to save the world. In those 10 minutes, they're supposed to dive into a massive video game universe, track down an all-powerful madman, and stop his evil plan before it's too late. Sounds impossible? It's super impossible. The clock is ticking. #reading #fluency #comprehension #bookclub # book series #video game #academic
Learning Goals
In this book club, we'll discuss literary elements in the Trapped In a Video Game Book Series including genre, setting, plot, characters, foreshadowing, symbolism, and theme.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Book 1: Chapters 1-6
Class discussion of chapters 1-6
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Book 1: Chapters 7-10
Class discussion of chapters 7-10
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Book 1: Chapters 11-14
Class discussion of chapters 11-14
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Book 1: Chapters 15-19
Class discussion of chapters 15-19
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Books should be previewed by parents for any content concerns.
Trapped in a Video Game is a series of fast-paced, funny thrillers by Dustin Brady. The series is about a couple of kids who get trapped in a video game. The books are suitable for kids ages 8 to 14, but adults may also enjoy them.
Here are some reviews of the series:
The books are fun and fast-paced, with great characters.
The books are perfect for kids who are too connected to video games.
The books are perfect for students who are struggling to find books they like.
The books are action-packed and have lots of humor.
The books are relevant and will get kids off screens and into books.
The author, Dustin Brady, uses a lot of description to get the reader excited.
Reviews can be found on Amazon, Goodreads, Common Sense Media, and The School Library Journal.
Pre-Requisites
Book Club: Trapped In a Video Game Series - BOOK 1, 2, 3 & 4
Supply List
Families are responsible for getting the books for their students. (Don’t forget to check your local library- Sometimes they are available online (e-version). I will also include a YouTube link to a reading of the books, if you do not have a physical copy of the books or if you prefer a read-a-long. ISBN:9781524862930, 1524862932 Published: April 2020 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Author: Dustin Brady Illustrator: Jesse Brady
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello! My name is Robin. I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education (Math/Science Emphasis) and hold a K-6 Teaching Certificate in the state of Florida. After over 20 years in the classroom, and with a renewed joy of teaching, I have been teaching online for the last 8 years! Throughout the years, I have taught learners from 2nd - 11th grade, but 3rd-6th grades are where my heart is. My goal is to build confidence, making learning more enjoyable and less frustrating for all!
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $75 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-8 learners per class