What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Be sure to read (or listen to) the entire book before our first book club meeting. Please bring your favorite quote to share with the class. This can be silly or serious. Students can also share a favorite character, moment, or event instead of a quote. I'll make sure to have all options on the table!Class Experience
{{IF ALL SECTIONS ARE FULL, SEND ME A MESSAGE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST}} Let's Celebrate a Book this Christmas! Join me this holiday season for some relaxed, fun, and thought-provoking book discussion of this BRAND NEW holiday book. It is my hope that these discussions will foster a love of stories and lay the foundations for future literary analysis. Learners will be encouraged to share their ideas, thoughts, and conclusions about various aspects of the book and movie in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. THE BOOK - JUNIPER'S CHRISTMAS BY EOIN COLFER Learners should read (or listen to) the book before our first meeting. We will discuss topics in the book such as plot elements, characters, themes, the author's style, and more. I will ask everyone to share their favorite quote from the book at the end of our meeting. Quotes can be silly or serious. Sharing a favorite quote is optional but encouraged. Students can also share a favorite moment, character, or scene. NOTE: Learners may read the book on their own, listen to an audiobook, or have a parent read the book aloud to them. All options are fantastic ways to experience the story. MEETING INFORMATION During our meeting, I will facilitate a roundtable discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to share their ideas. I'll guide the students as they express their own opinions and listen to the opinions of others. Learning to support your ideas from literature is the foundation of literary analysis, so our book club will give everyone the opportunity to practice in a comfortable atmosphere. Our meeting time will include a holiday game as well! We will play Christmas "Would You Rather" using the game sheet you will receive upon registration. Participants are encouraged, though not required, to dress in Christmas attire and decorate their background area in a festive way. I can't wait to discuss this book with you!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Always research the content of the book before signing up your child. Common Sense Media is an excellent resource to read more details about the content of the book. Because this book is released on 10/31 in the USA, registration will open on 11/6 at 8 AM EST so that parents have time to preview the material.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book (or an audiobook). Students can read the book on their own, listen to an audiobook, or parents can read the book to their child.
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
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Towson State University
Hi Friends! Let's Celebrate Book Together!
Hi, my name is Mary and I love all things books and book clubs. I have been organizing and leading book clubs in the homeschool community for 6 years and I can't wait to discuss books with you. My book clubs are designed to encourage and inspire students to think more deeply about what they read, to form and defend their opinions, and to engage others in conversations about books.
I believe that book clubs are a brilliant way to lay the foundation for literary analysis. Well-crafted discussions help us explore various literary and plot elements, the author's style, and book themes in a fun and relaxed environment. I know everyone is capable of sharing great insights and the questions in our book club will be designed to draw those insights out.
I am a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Elementary Education. I taught in the public school system (elementary and then middle school) for five years before staying home with my kids. We began homeschooling over 12 years ago and in that time, my own love of children's books and young adult literature was reignited. I spent two years as an employee at Brave Writer where I facilitated online book clubs and now I share my love of books online on my own website at Celebrate a Book.
I live in North Carolina with my husband, four kids, and our dog, Lafayette. Yes, the dog represents our family's absolute love for Hamilton: The Musical.
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Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
4-8 learners per class