Digital Bookworms: A Kidlit Book Club!
This class is a delightful introduction to the world of children's literature. Through interactive storytelling, engaging activities, games & quizzes learners get a taste of the enchanting books awaiting them in the full club experience!
What's included
9 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week learners will be assigned a specific section of our book to read before the next session. This will allow them to delve into the plot, characters, and themes in more detail and allow them to access the set tasks and activities. In addition to the reading assignment, learners will also be assigned a written task or project to complete.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Advanced Level
You can find an outline of a typical class structure for our bookclub below: 📖 Introducing the Book of the Week: "Matilda" by Roald Dahl. 🔍 Discussion: The session will start with either sharing homework or reviewing the material covered in the last meeting. 📚Chapter analysis: We will then dive into extracts from 'Matilda' and dissect key themes through answering VIPERS reading questions. 📖 Storytime read-a-loud: Learners will have the chance to listen to the teacher read excerpts from the chosen book and model how to captivate the audience through expressive voice modulation, gestures, facial expressions and strategic pauses. There will also be opportunities for students to read independently and apply the aforementioned skills. 🎨 In-class tasks: From artistic endeavors to inventive writing exercises, every classroom assignment is designed to inspire learners to interact with their selected book in a creative manner. 📝 Homework: Each book club session will end with a reading assignment and/or a project.
Learning Goals
Learners will...
1. Develop a love for reading
2. Strengthen comprehension skills through carefully planned questioning
3. Sharpen their critical thinking skills as we discuss questions around ethics and morals
4. Build their vocabulary
5. Use their creativity and imagination through art projects inspired by the books they read
6. Develop social skills through peer interaction
7. Gain cultural awareness through exposure to books that represent diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences
8. Gain digital literacy skills by engaging in interactive activities and online discussions posted on the Outschool classroom
9. Become increasingly independent as learners will be encouraged to take ownership of their reading journey
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting to Know Matilda
Our first book club session will start with a welcome message and guidance on how to use 'Outschool Classroom'.
The lesson will start with a brief introduction around Roald Dahl and his book 'Matilda'. Learners will read the chapter, 'Reader of Books' and answer questions. Based on this reading, students will create a character profile of Matilda.
📝Homework: Design a bookmark inspired by Matilda's love of reading.
📖 Reading assignment: Read 'Mr. Wormwood the Great Car Dealer (pages 1-4). 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Wormwoods
In week 2, we will reflect on the assigned reading by examining Matilda's family dynamics.
Learners will read pages 5-8 of 'Mr. Wormwood the Great Car Dealer' and answer questions. The task will be to create a family (traits) tree and examine which characteristics the Wormwood children inherited from their parents (if any).
📝Homework: Create an audio recording of what you think Mr and Mrs Wormwood sound like. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
A Harmless Prank
This lesson will look at the ethics surrounding the concept of 'revenge'. Learners will read pages 1-4 of, 'The Hat and the Superglue' and answer questions.
Discussion: Did Mr Wormwood deserve this? The task is to invent your own prank to play on Mr or Mrs Wormwood.
📖 Reading assignment: Read the chapters, 'The Ghost', 'Arithmetic' & 'The Platinum-Blonde Man'.
📝 Homework: Create a character room for Mr/Mrs Wormwood. How would their rooms look like? Why? 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Meeting Miss Honey
Week 4 will start off with learners sharing their character rooms for the Wormwoods.
Learners will then read pages 1-8 of the chapter 'Miss Honey' and answer questions. The task involves writing a letter to Miss Honey, asking her questions about her past, her job and experience working at Crunchem Hall Elementary.
📝 Homework: Perform acts of kindness throughout the week inspired by Miss Honey's compassionate nature.
📖 Reading assignment: Read the chapter, 'Miss Honey' (pages 9-16). 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class offers accesibility features such as larger font sizes, visual aids, discussion prompts, sentence frames and the option to use chat and audio recordings in the Outschool classroom.
Parental Guidance
Dear Parents and Guardians,
While my focus for this class is on developing your learner's love for reading, it is important to note that the content of some of our reading material may include themes that are silly, spooky, suspenseful, or mildly scary.
The range of books we explore are intended to spark imagination, promote an excitement for reading and allow learners to explore a variety of genres. However, I understand that every student has unique sensitivities and comfort levels when it comes to scary or suspenseful content.
Please know that I am committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all learners. You can find an in-depth book list outlining all of the texts covered in our book club on the Outschool classroom page. Rest assured, the books on this list have been carefully curated through Common Sense Media and are all age-appropriate.
Kind regards,
Mrs Farzana
Pre-Requisites
Learners must be able to read independently with good fluency and comprehension.
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Postgraduate Certificate of Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11 years)
BA English Literature and Creative WritingReviews
Live Group Course
$8
weekly or $65 for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-9 learners per class
