Halloween Book Club: Coraline
In this course, we will be doing a novel study on Neil Gaiman Coraline. Students will develop their reading and writing skills by analyzing this book with their classmates.
Hannah Buckson
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 3 week class, we will be doing a novel study on Neil Gaiman Coraline. Students will develop their reading and writing skills by analyzing this book with their classmates. Students will practice using reading comprehension strategies like summarizing, questioning, and visualization. This class will also cover the theme, main idea, and central message of the novel. Students will also be learning and using different vocabulary from the novel. Students will learn common writing techniques and look for them in this book. We will discuss how these techniques can be used to write your own spooky, Halloween stories. Class 1 Introduction to the Spooky Genre and Coraline. Students will create work on writing their own spooky story project Class 2 Students should read Chapters 1-5 for Discussion and Analysis, Class 3 Students should read Chapters 6-10 for Discussion and Analysis, Class 4 Students should read Chapters 11-13 for Discussion and Analysis, Class 5 Students will create work on writing their own spooky story Class 6 Students will get to dress up in a costume and share out their spooky story and end the class by having a Kahoot Game about the book Coraline.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Coraline is considered a creepy or spooky story and may be sensitive to some children. For example, ghosts, having buttons as eyes, a spider another mother, the idea of having other parents in another realm. We will also be using Kahoot in the last class as a review game.
Supply List
Students will need to use Kahoot in the last class to participate in the end-of-course game. Each student will need a copy of the book Coraline by Neil Gaiman
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Hello! My name is Teacher Hannah. I have been a teacher for 10 years. My experiences include public elementary and middle school, after school programs, summer camp settings, online setting, autism therapy, and I am also a special education teacher in the public elementary setting. My career has allowed me to teach a range of students which includes, gifted students, students with specific learning needs, students with behavioral needs, students on the Autism spectrum, and English language learners.
I have taught many different subjects throughout my years. Some of my favorite topics to teach include but are not limited to read alouds, Harry Potter, exercise (any physical activities), yoga, any and all animals, discussion groups, space, social and emotional learning, self-regulation, and many more!
When I am working with students, I encourage them to create a sense of community among themselves. Working together verses as an independent instructor and a group of students help create a safe place for ideas to flow. I want students to leave my classroom as well-rounded people who can interact with their peers as independent thinkers.
I encourage my students to make mistakes and learn from them and to have a growth mindset. When children challenge themselves they are exercising and growing their brains. When a student fails at something I want them to see it as a learning opportunity. Learning to challenge themselves in and outside the classroom will help them become persistent, resilient, well-rounded individuals.
When I am not teaching I enjoy drawing, reading, hiking, exercising, singing, dancing, nature, animals, playing video games, listening to music, taking care of my autistic brother, and being with my spouse and family.
I look forward to seeing you in the classroom and all the learning and fun we will have!Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class
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