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Greatest Hits Book Club

Calling all readers! If you love discovering new worlds and new adventures, this is the class for you. We read and discuss beloved children’s books. From fantasy to realistic fiction, learners will travel the earth with beloved characters.
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students read the book before attending class.
Progress Report
1-2 throughout the class

Class Experience

Beginner - Advanced Level
Are you looking for a book club where your child can explore high-interest books from a variety of authors and genres? This book club is for you! From Roald Dahl to Rick Riordin, students will join beloved characters as they travel the world, slay beasts, and make friends. From best-selling books to classic favorites, your child will learn what type of reader they are while learning to think critically about literature. 

Each class will have a comprehension quiz to help students learn to think about the important details in books. Learning to analyze literature is a critical component to becoming a successful reader and writer. In this class, students will learn to identify themes, point of view, author’s purpose, character development, and more. We discuss the various aspects of the literature in an environment where ideas are encouraged and supported. 


📆 This class meets every other week. You will not be charged on the off weeks. 

Class Schedule: 
Week of August 18: NO CLASS
Week of August 25: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Week of September 1: NO CLASS
Week of September 8: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Week of September 15: NO CLASS
Week of September 22: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Week of September 29: NO CLASS
Week of October 6: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Week of October 13: NO CLASS
Week of October 20: The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Week of October 27: NO CLASS
Week of November 3:The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
Week of November 10: NO CLASS
Week of November 17: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Week of November 24: NO CLASS
Week of December 1: Frindle by Andrew Clements
Week of December 8: NO CLASS
Week of December 15: The Land of Stories Book 1 The Wishing Well by Chris Colfer
Week of December 22: NO CLASS
Week of December 29: NO CLASS

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𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬--The back-and-forth work between a student and teacher significantly benefits a student if done well. We follow best practices in designing class time, assignments, and routines. According to Pennington Publishing, effective writing feedback (or grading) is:
• Specific, not general
• Immediate, not postponed
• Routine with a revision / feedback cycle
• Explanatory
• The right amount
• Targeted to the most critical issues
• Varied (written, audio, and video comments)
• Holding students accountable
Learning Goals
Students will improve their comprehension skills.
Students will learn to read and think critically about literature.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
The topics, themes, and content of the chosen books are written for kids aged 12 and below. To read about each book, please review the books at https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ which has information from readers and parents.
Supply List
Please see the book list in the course description. Students read their own copy of the book before class.*
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Jenn Riale
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Elizabeth Leavitt
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Karen Lemons
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Ali Marie
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
Danielle Mortimore
Master's Degree in Education from Carson Newman University
Elizabeth Leavitt
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Karen Lemons
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Becky Padgett
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Kimberly Parinisi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Jenn Riale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Kristen Freeman
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Karen Lemons
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Ali Marie
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Blake Dahlmeyer
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Brian Smyth
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Kendra Mancuso
All teachers that teach this course have the appropriate degrees, training, certifications, or teaching certificates. They are qualified experts who love kids!

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weekly
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45 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
2-6 learners per class

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