*Book Club: What Is/Was…? Series (Historical Events)
Would you like your learner to read about historical events? In this learner-directed class, learners will choose which historical event they would like to read about using the What Is/Was…? series.
Mrs. Rachel
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(679)
Star Educator
What's included
2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. *Read the Book *Graphic Organizer *ProjectGrading
No grades. Learners are encouraged to complete the graphic organizer and the project to demonstrate their understanding.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Advanced Level
The Who/What/Where Is/Was…? series books make history come to life. They provide age-appropriate facts in a fun and exciting way for learners to remember important historical events, dates, people, and locations. They are a fun and easy read, not dry and boring like some history books. Reluctant readers are drawn in, captivated, and cannot put the book down. Even they tend to enjoy them! Learners get so excited and want to keep reading to find out what happens next. They may even want to do some extra research and keep learning. I love these books! In this class, we will focus on historical events by reading one of the What Is/Was…? series books. The best part…learners get to choose which book they’ll read! Only one historical event will be read about in each class. If your learner would like to read about more than one, they are welcome to register for the class again. I encourage them to read them all! *Note: This is a learner-directed, asynchronous class. This means learners choose the historical event they’re going to study and work at they’re own pace to complete the coursework. There are NO live meetings. *REFUND POLICY: Once the material has been sent to the learner, there will be NO refunds issued. If your learner changes their mind and wants to choose a different historical event, or if they want to read about more than one, they are welcome to register for the class again. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Learning Goals
Literature-based learning enriches the educational experience. A story-based approach will ignite a love for reading, sharpen language skills, boost critical thinking, and connect learning across disciplines.This class is a self-directed class that allows the learner to oversee their learning.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Reading
Choose your historical event. Lesson 2:
Project
Complete the project. Other Details
Parental Guidance
*Learners are required to obtain and read the What Is/Was…? series book that they choose. Books can be purchased, checked out from the library, audiobook, etc.
*Literature-based learning enriches the educational experience. A story-based approach will ignite a love for reading, sharpen language skills, boost critical thinking, and connect learning across disciplines.
*Only one historical event will be read about in each class. If your learner would like to read about more than one, they are welcome to register for the class again. I encourage them to read them all!
*Note: This is a learner-directed, asynchronous class. This means learners choose the historical event they’re going to study and work at they’re own pace to complete the coursework. There are NO live meetings.
*REFUND POLICY: Once the material has been sent to the learner, there will be NO refunds issued. If your learner changes their mind and wants to choose a different historical event, or if they want to read about more than one, they are welcome to register for the class again.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Pre-Requisites
This class can be used during any part of the learning process.
Supply List
What Is/Was…? series book (provided by parent) Student activity pages (provided by teacher) Project instructions (provided by teacher)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
What Is/Was…? series historical event of choice (provided by parent)
Joined February, 2020
4.9
679reviews
Star Educator
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from St. Bonaventure University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Cedarville University
Associate's Degree in Education from Northern Virginia Community College
I am a certified teacher who loves to make learning engaging and fun for learners. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Choose your start date
Ages: 7-10
