Carrie's War Book Club (British History) Taught by a UK Teacher
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
We will look at the writing of Nina Bawden. Each week we will go over the chapters we have read and talk about how the characters are changing. We will listen to some of the story and discuss how this book can still have an impact on our lives today. Week 1: Nina Bawden: her life Homework: Read Chapters 1-3 Week 2: We will discuss Chapters 1-3. What can you tell about Carrie now in the 1970s versus when she was an evacuee as a child? Homework: Read Chapters 4-6 Week 3: We will discuss...
This class is taught in English.
To learn about WW2 evacuees who were around the ages of the students in this class. To express their opinions with confidence. To read a classic.
I am originally from Britain, and as a child, I went around many stately homes. My parents were both born in the 1930s, and my mum's stories of WWII allowed me to see history in such a different way. I have taken many classes in history and my love for history has grown over the years, that I would love to share this love to allow students to see that history can be fun to learn.
Homework Offered
Students will read or listen to about three chapters each week. One writing assignment.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need a copy of Carrie's War by Nina Bawden. They may also want the audiobook to listen to if desired https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQvn3nwKR4 This is the audio book that I will be using.
The book is about World War 2, and the main characters are evacuees from London, England.
Hello I'm Lisa Culbertson, winner of the Best in Class 2022 Outschool award for my classes, and I have taught in public and private schools as well as homeschooling co-ops and tutoring students of all ages for over thirty years. I am...
Group Class
$120
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-12 learners per class