Holes by Louis Sachar: Book Club & Novel Study
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be required to follow the provided Reading & Vocabulary Guide each week by reading the assigned chapters, completing the accompanying activities, and responding to discussion in the online classroom. Students will have an optional book project choice board each week.Assessment
Students will complete weekly comprehension activities and a comprehension quiz at the end of the book to assess learning.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Welcome to Book Club! 👋 📘Over the next 6 weeks, students will be reading, discussing, & interacting with the novel "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Students will need to have their own copy of the book (hard copy, digital, or audio). There is a link to purchase the book on Amazon in the welcome packet that you will receive upon enrolling in the book club. ________________________________________________ All reading will be completed independently by the student. This can be in the form of: 💡the student reading a hard copy (or digital copy) of the book 💡the student and a family member reading a copy of the book together 💡the student listening to an audio copy of the book (yes, this counts as "reading"!) ________________________________________________ What makes this course unique? 💡Your student receives video instruction from a certified & experienced reading teacher about the focus chapters and reading strategies & skills for the week. 💡All of the printable materials (with answer keys) are provided to families, in addition to a digital format option. 💡Students will have opportunities (not required) to participate in engaging book projects during the book study. 💡A strong focus on vocabulary and using words in context is incorporated into this book club. 💡Students can submit all work (and any other questions) for detailed feedback from the teacher. Feedback will be provided within 24 hours. If assignments are submitted on the weekend, please allow until the following Monday for feedback. ________________________________________________ 📝Recommended Supplies ✅Students will need to have their own copy of the book (hard copy, digital, or audio). There is a link to purchase the book on Amazon in the welcome packet that you will receive upon enrolling in the book club. ✅All discussion materials (both print & digital formats) will be provided by the teacher. I recommend keeping a reading folder or binder to house all vocabulary & comprehension activities, but this is certainly not a requirement. ________________________________________________ My goal is to help students MAKE SENSE of what they are learning, and not just memorize content. I believe very strongly in focusing on the "WHY" and "HOW". 📨Please feel free to reach out with questions you may have!
Learning Goals
Students will develop (or expand) a love for reading as they build reading comprehension skills & strategies, participate in discussions, & complete engaging book projects.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapters 1-9: Story Elements, Predictions & Author Study
Lesson 2:
Chapters 10-18: Visualizing
Lesson 3:
Chapters 19-27: Making Connections
Lesson 4:
Chapters 28-36: Making Inferences
Other Details
Supply List
✅Students will need to have their own copy of the book (hard copy, digital, or audio). There is a link to purchase the book on Amazon in the welcome packet that you will receive upon enrolling in the book club. ✅All discussion materials (both print & digital formats) will be provided by the teacher. I recommend keeping a reading folder or binder to house all vocabulary & comprehension activities, but this is certainly not a requirement.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Book: Holes by Louis Sachar
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Self-Paced Course
$3
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6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-13