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Humphrey the Hamster Book Club for Lovers of Animals and Fun
Miss Kate, M. Special Ed., TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(123)
Engaging Literature Lessons designed to battle the dreaded Summer Slump. Each week, learners will talk about a specific "The World According to Humphrey" book, build specific literary skills, and make a hamster-inspired craft. #academic
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Each class will emphasize a separate "World According to Humphrey" book from the series by Betty G. Birney, but every class will follow a similar format. First, students will be given an opportunity to bond with their classmates by speaking about something that is important to them. This time will be for free expression in an environment which emphasizes active and respectful listening. Students love to hear about each others' lives, pets and hobbies, and this time is essential for the...
- Students will learn many essential skills during each class such as: character motivation and development, static versus dynamic characters, and descriptive words. These literary elements will not be focused upon in each class due to time constraints; however, by the end of this 9 week course, students will be able to confidently and intelligently discuss books on a deeper level. Students will increase their word-attack skills and book-specific vocabulary skills during each class. In addition, students will be able to identify mood, background events, physical setting, and time while focusing on the setting of each book. Finally, learners will overcome the summer slump by spending time outside of class reading the books. Reading during the summer is proven to help students retain the knowledge they learned during the previous school year.
I hold a master's degree with an emphasis in reading. I teach special education and understand the necessity for lively lessons designed to hold learners attention.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Each learner will be expected to read each week's book prior to the class.
Learners are expected to obtain a copy of the book of the week A list of needed materials for each class will be posted in the class at least two days prior to each lesson. The materials will be basic items such as paper, glue, scissors, etc. with an occasional optional item depending upon the craft of the week.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I use Canva as a presentation tool during my lessons. Students will not need to access this site.
When we discuss "Imagination According to Humphrey" I will show the following 5-minute origami video. There will be no sound, nor will there be an other images: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNMbUt53obs
Joined March, 2022
4.9
123reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Alaska, Fairbanks
I live in Alaska where it is light for days on end during the summer but dark and cold during the winter. I have six children, five grandchildren, three cats, two dogs and two rabbits. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, skiing, reading and crochet. My...
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Group Class
$21
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-6 learners per class
