What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This book is the journey between two sisters when one is given some unfortunate news, and the other is her life line. This story has a lot of in depth meaning with realistic messages to learned. My Sister's Keeper is also a movie. I will provide learners with support while reading a heavy, fantastic novel. This class focuses in on the themes in a novel and introduces students to identifying connections to the text. By the end of the class, learners will know to make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections. From these connections, they will be able to pick out the most apparent theme from the book. Class will meet through video chat twice a week for discussions, and discussion questions will be posted for homework that will be answered on the classroom website. In the first fifteen minutes of class, we will discuss reading from homework. Next, students will learn how to use graphic organizers as a comprehension strategy. Then, We will read to work on learner's fluency and how this helps with comprehending a story. I will stop throughout the reading to ask questions that spark discussions about events that take place, character's feelings and relationships, and learner's opinions. All discussion questions will help learners to understand how to make connections and force them to think at a higher level. Students will also learn how to use inferencing skills to answer discussion questions. Homework will always be posted right after class ends. The last class will have a short assessment on the themes and connections they have made to see how well they are able to use the skills learned to comprehend a story. Class 1 - pg 7-19 Class 2 - pg 49-72 Class 3 - pg 107-129 Class 4 - pg 163-183 Class 5 - pg 203-222 Class 6 - pg 243-259 Class 7 - pg 287-307 Class 8 - pg 333-355 Class 9 - pg 379-395 Class 10 - pg 421-423 & Final Book Assessment
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to make connections to text in a variety of ways. They will also learn about theme through a variety of comprehension strategies.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
My Sister's Keeper is a book about two sisters. One is dying and the other is asked to save her life.
Supply List
Students will need to purchase the book, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Rider University
This is one of my absolute favorite books! I have taught this book in the classroom as well as in private tutoring sessions. This is my fourth reading discussion class on Outschool.
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Live Group Class
$50
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-14 learners per class