$69
for 4 classesBooks for Adventurous Readers: I, Juan De Pareja
Completed by 25 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
1-6 learners per class
45 min
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. The only required homework is to read the chapters assigned each week. We will do creative projects to share with each other in our "bring and brag" portion of each class. I will also provide optional activities to download and enjoy.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Come tour the world through great books! Join me and other classmates from all over the planet as we read exciting stories about great adventures and the people who experienced them. In this series, we’ll read one book together over the course of 4 weeks, giving you time to read and dive into the story. Included in our book club will be: -Weekly live book discussion -An engaging presentation all about the author -Intriguing background information highlighting locations, characters, and historical context -Appropriate video tie-ins -In-class dramatic readings -Vocabulary review -Weekly creative projects such as making hot chocolate and painting like an apprentice -Optional hands-on activities such as flipbooks, posters, memes, and other fun projects 𝘐, 𝘑𝘶𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘢 is a Newbury Award winner. It tells the story of a 17th-Century Spanish slave who was immortalized in painter Diego Velazquez’s painting, "Portrait of Juan de Pareja". Throughout his time as the painter’s slave, Juan experiences both harrowing and exciting adventures, and we get to come along! You can choose to read or listen to an audio version of the book. We’ll split each book into 4 sections and read one section per week. For 𝘐, 𝘑𝘶𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘢, our schedule will look like this: Session/Week One: In-class intro (you do not have to read anything before our first session) Session/Week Two: Come to class having read Chapters 1-5 Session/Week Three: Come to class having read Chapters 6-10 Session/Week Four: Come to class having read Chapters 11-15 Love reading? Intrigued by history? Enjoy talking about your favorite books with other kids who do, too? Join us!
Learning Goals
Literature analysis, vocabulary reinforcement, study skills, keeping to an assigned reading schedule, and social skills.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
First Day Adventure in Learning and Class Discussion
During the first live meeting, I will be introducing you to the author and the book, focusing on culture, history, and the geography covered in the story. You don't need to have any of 𝘐, 𝘑𝘶𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘢 read yet, but feel free to start it if you like.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Discussing Chapters 1-5
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-5 using conversational Socratic method. We will also enjoy delicious cups of hot chocolate together!
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Discussing Chapters 6-10
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 6-10 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s exciting drawing project!
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Discussing Chapters 11-15
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 11-15 using conversational Socratic method. We will also try our hand at dramatic readings!
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
You can acquire whichever edition of 𝘐, 𝘑𝘶𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘢 works for you. Beg, borrow, or buy!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of the Pacific
Book lover, home educator (8 students over 25 years), author, and story-hungry Outschool teacher. One of my greatest joys is seeing your learners spark an interest in great literature through our discussions together!
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