Cam Jansen Case #1 Read Aloud Adventure
In this 6-week course, learners will read aloud "Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds" by David A. Adler. Each class will also include hands-on activities that focus on building comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills.
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will have a project related to the chapters read each week.Progress Report
Available upon requestClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Dive into a thrilling mystery with "Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds" by David A. Adler in this 6-week class! This book club meets once a week and students will read two chapters each week in class. Through interactive read-alouds, hands-on projects, and engaging activities, students will improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills. Come embark on a mystery-solving adventure with Cam Jansen, uncovering clues and solving puzzles, all while developing essential reading skills and having a lot of fun! Teachers and students will need to purchase their own copies of "Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds" by David A. Adler for the class.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Story
Read aloud: Chapters 1 and 2
Discuss main characters- Cam Jansen and Eric
Activity: Create character profiles or trading cards
Homework: Draw a picture of Cam and Eric solving a mystery 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Setting Exploration
Read aloud: Chapters 3 and 4
Discuss the setting of the story and its importance to the mystery
Activity: Create a map of the key locations mentioned in the chapters
Homework: Write a description or draw a picture of one of the key locations 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Plot Development
Read aloud: Chapters 5 and 6
Discuss the plot and sequence of events
Activity: Create a timeline of events from the chapters
Homework: Write or draw the next event in Cam's investigation 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Clue Gathering
Read aloud: Chapters 7 and 8
Discuss the clues discovered so far and their significance
Activity: Create a clue board with the clues and their possible meanings
Homework: Write a prediction about who might be the thief 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The story is about a young girl detective and her friend who help people in their neighborhood by solving simple mysteries.
Supply List
"Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds" by David A. Adler Paper Pencil Coloring Supplies Art Supplies All materials and supplies needed will be posted at least one week in advance.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers will have at least 5 years of experience teaching reading to lower elementary students.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $120 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-8 learners per class
