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How to Catch an Elf- 3rd-5th grade

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 8-10
Live One-Time Class
In the 1 time class students will listen to a reading of How to Catch an Elf, participate in reading discussions, and create their own elf trap. This class is tailored for 3rd-5th graders. There is another class for younger grades.
Average rating:
4.3
Number of reviews:
(20 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
I will begin class by reading the story How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace. During the reading we will discuss the following
~ who the author is and what an author does
~ who the characters are and what is a character
~ where is the setting and what is a setting
~ I will ask students to make a hypothesis about what might happen next during the story
~ at the end I will ask students about what happened in the story to check reading comprehension. 

After the story we will complete the story map worksheet. Students will have to list the characters, setting, problem, and solution of the story. We will do this together. Students will need something to write with. 

Next we will do a writing activity called "If I were an Elf." In this activity students will finish the sentence based on the story. 

Once we have finished going over the worksheet. I will allow time for students to create their own trap for catching an elf. Students will draw their design for their trap as well as list materials they would need for their trap (worksheet). If they do not finish this assignment it is ok they can finish on their own.  

We will end class by sharing a couple of designs of those who wish to share. 

*There is a bonus worksheet included if they wish to complete the word search.

Learning Goals

Students will have an understanding of what a character, setting, and author is. Students will also be able to recall events from a story as well as retell what happened. 

Students will work on writing. 
Students will embrace their creativity.

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need access to a printer, to print the assignments as well as either crayons, colored pencils, or markers, and a pencil.

If students do not have a printer they can still participate in the class. They will need to write their answer on plain paper or lined paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be using the book below. Students do not need to purchase this book. How To Catch an Elf By Adam Wallace ‎ ISBN 9781492646310

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2022
4.3
20reviews
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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!

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