Genre Tours: Reading Widely for Ages 9-12
Stuck in a reading rut? Spend 9 weeks reading and discussing books from 9 different genres to find new types of books to love!
Mrs. Coffman
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(49)
What's included
9 live meetings
8 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
It's easy to get stuck in one type of book. Sometimes you need to step out of the familiar to find new books to love. In this 9 week course we will tour through 9 different genres, reading one book per week and discussing what we love (or don't love) about each genre. We will also share book recommendations from that week's genre to keep the reading going! My hope is that you find new books to love, and new genres to explore. You will need to read the book for class each week. Whether you read a print book, an e-book, or listen to an audio book is up to you, and depends on your learning style. You might want to take notes for yourself as you read in order to remember points you want to bring up in discussion. This is a discussion-based class. I hope you will participate actively and have a lot to say. Week 1: Mystery. Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertmen Week 2: Graphic Novel. Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier Week 3: Historical Fiction. The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis Week 4: Folk/Fairy Tales. Rump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff Week 5: Contemporary. Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Week 6: Non-Fiction. Code Girls: Young Readers Edition by Liza Mundy Week 7: Humor. My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish by Mo O'Hara Week 8: Science Fiction. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIHM by Robert O'Brien Week 9: Autobiography. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Learning Goals
Students will explore books outside of their normal reading patterns to find new genres they may learn to love.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Brown Girl Dreaming is the autobiography of a black woman growing up in the 1960's. It addresses racism, divorce, incarceration, and the death of relatives. While each of these themes is told as a firsthand account of a life, they may raise questions for children who have not previously read or discussed these topics.
Supply List
Each student will need a copy of the book under discussion. They may read in print, e-reader, or audiobook, whatever fits their reading style.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.7
49reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am state certified in both elementary (K-6) and gifted education (K-12). I love to get the right book in a child's hands at the right time!Reviews
Live Group Class
$110
for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
55 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-10 learners per class
