Fourth Grade Book Club
In this on-going book club students will meet each week to discuss a different book.
Ms. Jamie
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. 3-5 hours of reading to have the next book ready to discuss.Class Experience
US Grade 4
This class is designed to be a book discussion. This is not a learn to read class. Each week we will read and discuss a new book through discussion questions. The books that have been selected are from a variety of different third-grade level books and have been favorites of my students over the past few years or come highly recommended. Students enrolling in this class should be able to read at a typical beginning of the year fourth grade level or have support at home to help them to read the books. It would be best if students read independently, however, this may not be possible for all students, and comprehension of a story is also an important reading skill. Each week the books do become progressively more difficult. The final books are longer and more difficult. This class is designed for typical beginning of the year fourth grade book discussions. Students will share things such as their favorite part or character, the setting and plot. The schedule for reading will be set in 8 week increments based on the interest and reading abilities students currently enrolled in the course. The new reading list will be posted during the 6th week, giving 2 weeks time for parents to order the next set of books. When possible there will also be links provided to read the books on Epic. July 10- Warriors: Forest of Secrets part 1 July 17- Warriors: Forest of Secrets part 2 July 24- Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger July 31- Teacher Traveling ? August 7-Teacher Traveling ? August 14- Horrible Histories Awesome Egyptians August 21- Bridge to Terabithia August 28- Land of Stories- The Wishing Spell September 4- The Witches September 11- The Dragon Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) September 18- Holes September 25- Wonder October 2- The Cloud Castle October 9- James and the Giant Peach October 16- The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe October 23- Percy Jackson Lightening Thief October 30- Bud Not Buddy November 6- Danny Chung Sums It Up November 13- A Glasshouse of Stars November 20- Inside Out and Back Again November 27- Number the Stars December 4- How to Eat Fried Worms December 11- Dear Mr. Henshaw December 18- Save Me a Seat
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading comprehension and ability to talk about books through weekly discussions. Students will develop a love of reading and find new series of books that interest them.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will need to purchase the books to read. They can also be borrowed from a library, and some titles are also available on Epic to read on a device.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Arizona State University
Hello!
My name is Jamie Nelsen, I am currently a reading coach and interventionist at an International School. I have taught students from pre-k (age 4) to 5th grade full time in the classroom, as a homeroom teacher. I am my 9th year of full time teaching, and I have also worked as a substitute teacher in Orlando Florida for 2 years. The past 9 years I have been working in international schools around the world, I have experience with both the Common Core and the British National Curriculum.
I love traveling the world and teaching internationally allows me to do this. I work with students to develop their independence and ability to learn skills by thinking through problems instead of asking for help. I believe that every child needs to be given the skills that they need to be successful, which include learning how to learn so that they can discover their own interests and learn more about it in a powerful, meaningful way, that will encourage lifelong learning!
I recently finished my Master's degree in Educational Technology and I am passionate about technology integration into learning!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-9 learners per class
