Echoes of Conflict: Exploring World War II Through Fiction
In this 8-week, self-paced class students will gain knowledge of WWII using an informational passage and the book Number the Stars to practice note-taking, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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What's included
11 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Reading the book, defining unknown words, and answering reading comprehension questions will take more time to complete than other activities.Assessment
Students will submit the RACE response for teacher feedback. Blooket scores will be used to assess reading comprehension skills.Grading
Grades offered upon request :)Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
World War II is an important historical event that is covered in history classes today. This course is designed to introduce readers to what life was like during this time period and basic information about the war. Through completing class activities, students will practice reading comprehension skills with an informational passage and a grade level novel (Number the Stars by Lois Lowry) by using effective note-taking skills, identifying plot events, describing characters, determining problems, defining vocabulary words, recognizing themes, and writing a RACE response with text evidence (quotes). The teacher will review submitted work and Blooket scores and provide weekly progress report messages on Fridays (if work was completed).
Learning Goals
*Practice reading comprehension skills with a nonfiction passage by using note-taking skills, defining unknown words, and answering reading comprehension questions.
*Practice reading comprehension skills by reading a grade level book, identifying plot events, describing characters, defining unknown words, and answering reading comprehension questions
*Write a RACE response using text evidence to support a claim
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum11 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Note-Taking Skills
View video lesson, complete guided notes, and play Blooket. Lesson 2:
Life During WWII
Read informational text and practice note-taking skills Lesson 3:
Life During WWII Vocabulary & Questions
Define unknown words and write reading comprehension answers Lesson 4:
Number the Stars
Chapter 1-6 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. Other Details
Learning Needs
This course accommodates those with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.).
Pre-reading videos and answer key videos are included.
Message the instructor for additional accommodations :)
Parental Guidance
This class mentions Hitler, Swastika, Jews, and death as it pertains to World War II. There is no mention of concentration camps or the word 'Holocaust'.
Supply List
*Students should have a copy of Number the Stars by Lois Lowry with them at home. The book can be found at the local library and online. *Pencil *Highlighter
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
Teacher is a certified Teacher of English (K-12) and Reading Specialist (P-12) with over ten years of teaching experience. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$18
weekly or $120 for all content11 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-13
