Classic 4Th, 5Th, 6Th Grade Reading Class: Number the Stars
In this 5 week literature class and novel study, students analyze and discuss the historical fiction book, Number the Stars -- the inspirational story of how Denmark saved most of its Jewish population during the Holocaust.
Amy Harper, B.S., M.Ed.
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Weekly reading assignments are given during each class. Almost all of the reading is done independently outside of class. Students are expected to read about 36-40 pages a week from the Number the Stars novel. Since reading speed varies widely, consider how much time it would take for your student to read about eight pages a day, five days a week. Students answer guided reading questions on the weekly handout as they read. Students who wish to receive a grade/assessment will need to finish the handout and submit it within 24 hours of the class. A typical 4th - 6th grade student should be able to complete the work in less than an hour and a half a week.Assessment
All students will receive an informal assessment through the Parent Conversation emails in Outschool at the end of the course. Parents who wish to receive actual letter grades for the student's finished work will need to let Miss Amy know at the beginning of the course. The graded work needs submitted at least 24 hours before the next class.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This 5 week course is designed to cover the literary elements taught in a 4th -- 6th grade literature/reading fiction unit. Rather than reading several short stories in a literature textbook, students will read a complete novel -- Number the Stars. See below for general week-by-week expectations: Week One: Introduction to Lois Lowry, study of setting, vocabulary, Kahoot Challenge, Chapters 1-4 assigned. Week Two: Review, study of character, vocabulary, Kahoot challenge, Chapters 5-7 assigned. Week Three: Review, study of figures of speech, vocabulary, Kahoot challenge, Chapters 8-12 assigned. Week Four: Review, study of theme, vocabulary, Kahoot challenge, Chapters 12-17 assigned. Week Five: Final Book review and discussion, answering a test essay question (how-to), possible trivia game. Miss Amy will use Power Point, lecture, example, discussion, games, and Q and A to teach the unit. (Although Amy regularly teaches one learner classes, she does need at least three learners to keep the listing viable. Parents will be contacted 24 hours in advance if there is less than three learners.)
Learning Goals
Students will gain experience analyzing fiction text for setting, theme, plot, figures of speech, and character study. Students will also experience guided book discussions with their peers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The book is a "soft" introduction to the Holocaust. The story centers more around how a young girl's city (Copenhagen) changed during Nazi occupancy and how she and her family save her young Jewish friend's life. The story is inspired by the Danish peoples' success of smuggling 7,000 Jews to safety in Sweden.
Supply List
1. The book, Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry 2. A printed copy of the class handout packet (available a few days before the first class) 3. A second device with the Kahoot app downloaded (free) or website activated other than the computer used for class. (A phone or tablet, etc.)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Each student will need a copy of the book which is readily available in larger bookstores and Amazon. Students will also need to use a computer that reads Power Point. Downloading the Kahoot app is encouraged (free).
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I've taught numerous books in a literature class setting, some of which feature sensitive settings. I'm experienced with keeping book discussions focused, relevant, and appropriate for the intended audience. Number the Stars is well-loved by many students. Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 48 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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