Book & Cook Club: Nate the Great Mini Mystery, Plus Pancake Party!
A Nate the Great mini mystery needs solving, and pancakes need to be made - are you up for the reading & cooking adventure?
Danielle Chaffin
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5.0
Number of reviews:(866)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In "Book & Cook Club: Nate the Great Mini Mystery, Plus Pancake Party!", students will engage in an interactive novel study based on the original book in the Nate the Great series. The class will culminate in a pancake making and eating party! This is a multidisciplinary course emphasizing English language and culinary skills. Please note that active parent/guardian participation will be required for Day 3. Students will learn through a combination of teacher read alouds, independent and/or guided reading, peer discussions and teacher-led activities. Through the use of live video meetings (including hands-on activities), printable resources and lively conversations, students will delve into the mysterious world of Nate the Great. Class time will be structured in the following way: Day 1: Students should come to class with "Nate the Great"; no reading needs to be completed before our first meeting. Class expectations and schedules will be reviewed. We will take a "book walk", previewing the text as a group. As a group, we will review "Detective Talk" terminology, helping to prepare us for the mystery ahead. We will also learn interesting facts about colors, which are a critical component of Nate's detective work. Students will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and preferences for colors aloud. Before class ends, we will start reading the book together. Required homework after Day 1 class concludes: read the remainder of "Nate the Great", completing the book in its entirety. Day 2: Prior to attending Day 2, students should read the remainder of "Nate the Great", completing the book in its entirety. During class, we'll work together to complete open-ended comprehension questions, a character match challenge, and multiple choice comprehension questions. While completing these activities, teacher will lead students through discussions of the Nate the Great book. Student questions are always welcomed and encouraged. We'll celebrate the completion of our novel study with a variety of detective-inspired games! Day 3: Prior to attending Day 3, students should work with a parent/guardian to prepare all needed ingredients, in the correct measurements, for our pancake cooking and eating party! Throughout the course of this 3-day class, students will enjoy an emerging reader book, learning how to organize and speak about their thoughts, and safely preparing delicious stacks of pancakes to enjoy.
Learning Goals
-Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
-Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
-Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
-Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
-Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If young students need technological assistance during class, please provide as necessary.
This book contains light mysterious themes involving everyday items that go missing.
Please note that active parent/guardian participation will be required for cooking pancakes on Day 3.
Supply List
Students should acquire a copy of the original Nate the Great book (pictured in the class image) by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. This book is available at local bookstores, on Amazon.com and at many local libraries. Pancake supplies and ingredients will need to be purchased and prepped prior to the Day 3 class session. Supplies and ingredients are listed on the attached class file, as well as below: • a mixing bowl • large spoon and/or whisk • 1 cup flour • a pinch of salt • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons melted butter • 1 ½ cups milk • a nonstick skillet • ½ or ¼ cup measuring cup, for portioning our pancake batter ( ½ cup for giant pancakes, ¼ cup for regular pancakes) • spatula • plate • syrup or other desired pancake toppings Recipe instructions to be shared during Day 3 of class
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
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866reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am offering "Book & Cook Club: Nate the Great Mini Mystery, Plus Pancake Party!" so that students can gather together in a nurturing environment to engage with an interesting text and diverse people. My expertise in reading and questioning strategies makes me an excellent leader for this class. My love of cooking has been in development since I was a child; I have been studying the art of cooking on a daily basis since then. Reviews
Live Group Class
$27
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
35 min
Completed by 239 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
3-10 learners per class
