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Fantasy and Adventure Summer Book Club: A Book Club for Upper Elementary Readers

In this club, we will travel to far off places, meet curious characters, and adventure together through reading our favorite fantasy novels. Learners will get to discuss their favorite parts of the book and make new friends.
Amy Trostle
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(14)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Please note that we read two books per month, and that it is the student’s responsibility to acquire and read the assigned reading before class begins. All titles chosen are widely available wherever books are sold/lent and in a variety of formats (physical book, eBook, and audio).

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Does your learner love reading tales of far off places, magic, or heroic characters in impossible situations? Then this is the book club for them!

During this weekly ongoing course, we will meet to discuss the week's chosen reading title. We will spend 2 weeks on each book. Learners will be expected to pre-read the week's chapters prior to the class meeting. During class time we will discuss the book, allowing learners time to share their opinions and thoughts on the book. In this club we will focus on reading for fun and enjoyment but I will also engage the students in reading comprehension questions including main idea, inference, character analysis, sequence of events, author purpose and more. I will also provide optional extension activities for your learner to further enhance the reading experience. 


I am a kind and encouraging educator who loves any chance to talk about books. In my classes I like to utilize technology such a Nearpod or Gimkit so that each learner has multiple ways to engage and interact with the lesson and others in the class. 

Please note that we will be reading two books per month, and that it is the student’s responsibility to acquire and read the assigned reading before class begins. All titles chosen are widely available wherever books are sold/lent and in a variety of formats (physical book, eBook, and audio).
Learning Goals
In this club we will focus on reading for fun and enjoyment but will discuss grade level literary standards such as Key Ideas & Details, Craft & Structure, and Integration of Knowledge & Ideas.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
Although I choose books I feel are appropriate for all students, I appreciate everyone has differing thoughts and values. Therefore, I do encourage you to please visit commonsense media or another outlet to make sure you feel the books are appropriate for your child. If your child is enrolled in the class, that is your acceptance of the book for your student to read. Reading List for Summer 2024: Week of June 3rd- The Greenglass House written by: Kate Milford (Chapters 1-7) Week of June 10th- The Greenglass House written by: Kate Milford (Chapters 8-15) Week of June 17th- Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow written by: Jessica Townsend (Chapters 1-13) Week of June 24th- Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow written by: Jessica Townsend (Chapters 14-26) Week of July 1st- Nightbooks written by: J.A. White (Chapters 1-11) Week of July 8th- Nightbooks written by: J.A. White (Chapters 12-22) Week of July 15th- Title TBA (Students will have the opportunity to vote on future titles) Week of July 22nd-Title TBA (Students will have the opportunity to vote on future titles) Week of July 29th- Title TBA (Students will have the opportunity to vote on future titles) Week of August 5th- Title TBA (Students will have the opportunity to vote on future titles) In my classes I like to utilize technology such a Nearpod or Gimkit so that each learner has multiple ways to engage and interact with the lesson and others in the class.
Supply List
All titles chosen are widely available wherever books are sold/lent and in a variety of formats (physical book, eBook, and audio).

Reading List: 
-The Greenglass House written by: Kate Milford (400 pages)
-Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow written by: Jessica Townsend (512 pages)
-Nightbooks written by: J.A. White (304 pages)
Language of Instruction
English
Joined February, 2021
4.9
14reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kansas Wesleyan University
I truly believe that imagination and curiosity, create an excitement about learning that will stay with a learner for their entire life. I strive to be the sort of teacher that makes children excited about learning. 

 I have a BA in Elementary Education with additional certifications in Special Education. I have over 8 years of teaching experience in the classroom. During those 8 years I have taught students from the age of 3 up to the age of 14.  
I am a kind and encouraging educator who is passionate about sharing my love of math and reading with young learners.

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$17

weekly
1x per week
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-10 learners per class

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