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"Gangsta Granny" Comprehensive Novel Study (David Walliams)

Class
Mrs. Rae Marie (Writing, Poetry, ACE Educator)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(398)
"A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers." (Amazon)

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
10 lessons//10 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Chapters 1-3
This session will include the following activities: author study, discussion of the novel study, explanation of basic routines (vocabulary, fluency, content and discussion questions, cross-curricular opportunities, etc.), pre-reading activities, and reading the initial passage of the book together.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Chapters 4-7
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Chapters 8-11
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together. During this session, we will look over the eight options for the culminating projects that will be shared in the final session.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Chapters 12-14
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together. We will also have a check-in discussion to see how culminating projects are going.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Chapters 15-18
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together. We will also have a check-in discussion to see how culminating projects are going.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Chapters 19-21
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together. We will also have a check-in discussion to see how culminating projects are going.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Chapters 22-25
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together. We will also have a check-in discussion to see how culminating projects are going.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Chapters 26-29
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together. We will also have a check-in discussion to see how culminating projects are going.
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Chapters 30-Post Script
This session will include the following activities: general discussion of students’ thoughts on the prior reading assignment, vocabulary activities, fluency discussion, content and discussion questions, sharing/discussion of prior cross-curricular assignment, beginning the new reading passage together. We will also have a check-in discussion to see how culminating projects are going.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Culminating Project
This session will include culminating project presentations and final discussions.
  • Students will enjoy the process of reading, gain new vocabulary, improve fluency, and be able to discuss their insights and opinions of the material.
B.A. (Education/cum Laude), M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction/Magna cum Laude), and M.Ed. (Educational Leadership/Summa cum Laude)

When I was growing up, we traveled a lot, and I always looked forward to a new trip because my mother would buy a new stack of books for me.  I would sit for hours in the back seat of our car and read.  Whenever I ran out of books to read, I would read the billboards and every highway sign very loudly.   That was rather tedious for my parents, so I'm sure that's why they always made sure I had plenty of books to read!

Combine my love of reading with my experience as a reading teacher and my masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and I believe you'll find that I'm prepared and pumped-up to help your student's reading experience be the best it can be!
Homework
Frequency: available upon request
Feedback: available upon request
Details: Students will read weekly passages from our text, learn and practice new vocabulary (via Quizlet - free) , improve fluency through practice (optional), and respond to content questions. There will be a culminating assignment due in the tenth session, and students can work toward that at their own paces.
Assessment
Frequency: available upon request
Details: Informal assessments will take place throughout each lesson via discussions and sharing of information from assignments.
Students will need the novel, paper, writing utensils, and/or the ability to create documents via computer. 

Gangsta Granny: https://www.amazon.com/Gangsta-Granny-Walliams-David/dp/0007371462 
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Joined February, 2019
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398reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from LeTourneau University
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
•	B.A. (Education/cum Laude) 

•	M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction/Magna cum Laude) 

•	M.Ed. (Educational Leadership/Summa cum Laude)

•	ESL Certification

•	Principal Certification

*       Outschool ACE Educator 

*      ... 
Group Class

$22

weekly or $220 for 10 classes
1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class

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