Goosebumps Novel Study- The Haunted Mask
In this course students will read and discuss The Haunted Mask story. We will work on concepts such as; vocabulary, reading comprehension, prefixes, contractions, illustrating, creative writing, summarizing, and creative writing.
Tracy Frye
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(14)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be asked to read the chapter for the week before class so that we can discuss them. Students should also complete the reading comprehension questions for the chapters.Assessment
Students will be have reading comprehension questions that we will go over and a worksheet during class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Topics & What will be taught:
In this 6 week course students will be reading the Goosebumps story The Haunted Mask from R.L. Stine. Students will be required to read a set amount of chapters for the week. In addition to discussing the book we will work on the following concepts; vocabulary, reading comprehension, prefixes, contractions, illustrating, creative writing, summarizing, and creative writing.
Class Structure:
The first part of the class will be discussing the book; What happened?, What do we think will happen next?, etc. We will also go over the reading comprehension questions to ensure students have the correct answers. After the book discussion and going over the reading comprehension questions we will do a worksheet for the day to incorporate a reading/writing skill.
Interaction:
Students will be able to interact with each other through group discussions.
Class Schedule
Week 1
Chapter 1-7
Activity- Vocabulary
Week 2
Chapters 8-14
Activity-Prefix dis- & mis-
Week 3
Chapters 15-22
Activity- Contraction (n't)
Week 4
Chapters 23-29
Activity- Illustrating an Event
On Your Own Activity- these activities can be completed any time throughout the month
- Novel Summary
- Creative WritingLearning Goals
Students will be able to work on their reading comprehension skills.
Participate in and contribute to discussions across content areas.
Use evidence to support opinions and conclusions
Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones to determine the meaning of new words.
Use context to clarify meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.
Summarize plot events using details from text
Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor
comprehension
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If your child likes the Goosebumps series then this class is for them. If they do not like thrilling mystery stories then this may not be the book for them.
- Outside work will depend on their reading pace and how they respond to their reading comprehension questions.
Worksheets will added to a google sheets document. These can then be printed off and written on.
Supply List
Students will need access to the Goosebumps book The Haunted Mask by R.L. Stine Students will need the worksheets printed or have paper and pencil to write down their answers.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2022
4.5
14reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Health/PE
Hello! My name is Tracy. I have been a licensed teacher for 6 years, teaching in both the public and private schools. Before that I was a daycare teacher and substitute teacher. I enjoy teaching math, reading, and science at the Elementary level and Science based classes at the secondary level. Aside from core subjects I enjoy art, music, cooking, and gardening. One fun fact about me is I am starting a farm, so be on the lookout for some of my animals!Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly or $35 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-18 learners per class
