What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Required: Weekly reading of assigned pages Optional: Writing assignments and research reportAssessment
Learners will be informally assessed on their participation in class discussions. This class is a book club so participation is necessary. Formal Assessment Option: Learners who turn in written reading reflections, short stories, and or final research report can receive a Letter Grade and/or Written Report By Request.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Do you love Cats? Do you love hearing stories about cats? Come join us for weekly discussions of the stories of Courageous Cats and Fearless Felines in the following book. ****Book: Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats ****Written by Kimberlie Hamilton Published by Scholastic Inc. Before Class: Learners will read assigned pages of the book (attachment found in Welcome Lettter) During Class: Teacher and Learners will come prepared to discuss the stories read for the week and share their own stories about cats. **Class will start with weekly check-in and Welcome **Discussion 30-35 minutes **Class ends with final thoughts and wrap up After Class: Optional Homework Assignments +Weekly Reading Reflection - Learners reflect on the stories read that week and the class discussion +Short Stories about cats - Learners write stories (real or fiction) about cats +Final Project: Research and Report on Cats - Learners research a Cat Breed, Famous Cat, Cat Histories, etc. Learners complete a report on their topic. Week 1: Classes 1 + 2 Class 1 – pgs 11- 25 Let's Meet: - A Scene Stealing Theater Cat - A Street Cat Gone Hollywood - A New Zealand Stowaway Plus: - Silly Cat Superstitions - How to tell if a Cat Loves You Class 2 – pgs 26-37 Let's Meet: - A Beloved Barnyard Buddy - The World's Most Famous Library Cat - The Cathedral Kitty Who Met a Queen Plus: - Cat's Ahoy! - Puss in Books - Mystical Felines Week 2: Classes 3 + 4 Class 3 – pgs 38-47 Let's Meet: - The Church Cat Who Inspired a Nation - An Out-of-this-World Astro Cat - A Chief Mouser of the British Isles Plus: - Do Cat's Have a Sixth Sense? - Nine Lives: Cat Survival Stories Class 4 – pgs 48-57 Let's Meet: - A Guest Direct-Fur at the Algonquin - America's First TV Cat-lebrity - A Gravity Defying Ballet Star Plus: - Mighty Mousers! - Feline EntrePURR-neurs Week 3: Classes 5 + 6 Class 5 – pgs 58-69 Let's Meet: - An Explorer Cat Aboard the Endurance - A Catcerto Kitty Plus: - Go, Pussycat, Go! - The Cat From Nose to Tail - Cat's on the Move - Lights, Camera, Catnip! Class 6 – pgs 70-83 Let's Meet: - The Cuddly Grim Reaper - The Bionic Cat - The Kitty Who Fooled the German Army - The Cat Who Came For Christmas Plus: - Spooky Cats - Feline Muses - 10 Ways to Help Cats in Need Week 4: Classes 7 + 8 Class 7 – pgs 84-95 Let's Meet: - The Flying Cat of World War II - A Legendary School Mascot - The Unsinkable Cat Plus: - Life Saving Cats - Battle Cats - Feline War Heroes Class 8 – pgs 96-109 Let's Meet: - A Cat Who Showed Courage Under Fire - A British Navy Hero - The Cat Who Solved a Murder - America's "First Cat" Plus: - Why Are Cats So Weird? - Record-Breaking Cats - Pussycats in High Places Week 5: Classes 9 + 10 Class 9 – pgs 110-121 Let's Meet: - An Alaskan Town Mayor - Japan's Furriest Stationmaster - The World's Deadliest Distillery Cat Plus: - Cats in Charge! - When Cats Were Gods - Cat Crazy in Japan Class 10 – pgs 122-End Let's Meet: - An Aussie Adventurer on the High Seas - A Tower of London Prisoner Plus: - Caution: Cats at Work - A Cat-Lover's Guide to World Travel - The Healing Powers of Cats - Incredible (But True) Cat Facts - Fearless Felines Timeline
Learning Goals
Learners will read!
Learners will learn about Fearless Felines, Courageous Cats, and Kitties of all Kinds.
Learners will discuss these Fabulous, Unbelievable, Fun and Crazy Stories of Cats
Optional:
Learners will practice writing Reading Reflections.
Learners will practice writing short stories.
Learners will practice research and writing/presenting research reports
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This Book Club cover stories of all kinds of cats showing courage and doing fantastical things.
There are some sections of the book that include religious cats, cat superstitions, "mystical cats" (See above list of section titles in class description)
** Also if you have a cat (or cats) at home, they are welcome to join the class **
Single Learner Classes:
- Single learner classes will go ahead as scheduled unless learner and family request otherwise.
- If the discussion ends early, the class will have extra time to play games and trivia.
Supply List
"Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats" By Kimberlie Hamilton, Published by Scholastic. $9.79 USD Hardcover on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Felines-True-Tales-Courageous/dp/133835583X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1HV7DOB6AB514&dchild=1&keywords=fearless+felines+30+true+tales+of+courageous+cats&qid=1597602490&sprefix=Fearless+Feline%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-2
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ask anyone who knows me and the first thing they will tell you is that I have loved cats since I was little.
I devoured books about cats and cat species. I was delighted to find a book that tells true stories about cats doing unbelievable things. I cannot wait to share this wonderful, exciting and interesting stories with learners.
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Live Group Class
$36
weekly or $180 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class