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Fairy Tale Read Aloud Club
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Join us for an enchanting journey through the world of fairy tales in our Fairy Tale Read Aloud Club. Over the course of 8 weeks, we will meet once a week for 45 minutes to read captivating, copyright-free fairy tales suited to grade-level texts. Each session will include engaging hands-on projects and activities that aim to enhance comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills. This interactive and fun-filled club is perfect for young readers eager to delve into the magic of fairy tales while...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Fairy TalesRead aloud: "The Three Little Pigs" Discussion on story elements (characters, setting, plot) Activity: Create a story map of "The Three Little Pigs" Homework: Draw your favorite part of the storyWeek 2Lesson 2Exploring CharactersRead aloud: "Little Red Riding Hood" Character analysis: Identify and describe main characters Activity: Create character puppets and perform a mini-play Homework: Write a new ending for the storyWeek 3Lesson 3Understanding PlotRead aloud: "Hansel and Gretel" Plot diagram- Identify beginning, middle, and end Activity: Recreate the story using drawings Homework: Summarize the plot in your own wordsWeek 4Lesson 4Setting the SceneRead aloud: "Jack and the Beanstalk" Discussion on the importance of setting Activity: Create a diorama of the story's setting Homework: Describe a new setting for the storyWeek 5Lesson 5Themes and MoralsRead aloud: "The Ugly Duckling" Discuss the story's theme and moral Activity: Create a poster illustrating the moral of the story Homework: Write or illustrate a short story with a moralWeek 6Lesson 6Story SequencingRead aloud: "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" Sequence the events of the story Activity: Create a comic strip of the story Homework: Retell the story to a family member or friendWeek 7Lesson 7Comparing and ContrastingRead aloud: "Cinderella" Compare and contrast different versions of "Cinderella" Activity: Create a Venn diagram to show similarities and differences Homework: Write about which version you prefer and whyWeek 8Lesson 8Bringing it All TogetherRead aloud "The Emperor's New Clothes" Discuss the story's theme and moral Activity: Create a paper doll and design an outfit for the emperor Homework: Write a short skit based on the story
- Students will improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills.
Teachers will have at least 5 years of experience teaching reading to lower elementary students. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharing
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Learners will have a project related to the weekly fairy tale to complete each week.Progress Report
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: Available upon request
Paper Pencil Coloring Supplies Art Supplies All materials and supplies needed will be posted at least one week in advance.
We will be reading copyright free fairy tales. Some fairy tales may contain magic and violence. Please read the syllabus to know what fairy tales will be read.
Library of Congress Project Gutenburg Freckle Storyberries: Famous Fairy Tales FairyTales.info Internet Archive
Teacher expertise and credentials
13 teachers have teaching certificates
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
8 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Virginia University
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree from Oklahoma State University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University
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Group Class
$19
weekly or $152 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-8 learners per class