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Ink and Insight: Teen Book Club
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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In this 24-week class, students read and discuss popular teen books focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary, plot, characters, important quotes and more!
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Not only is reading an essential life skill, but it can be a source of entertainment. In this course, teen students dive into exciting novels for this age group. Through completing class activities, students will practice reading comprehension skills, identifying plot events, describing characters, determining problems, defining vocabulary words, and recognizing themes in books. For each book, students will be given reading comprehension questions and vocabulary to complete while reading....
24 lessons//24 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Double IdentityChapters 1-10- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 2Lesson 2Double IdentityChapters 11-20- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 3Lesson 3Double IdentityChapters 21-30- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 4Lesson 4Double IdentityChapters 31-Epilogue- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 5Lesson 5And Then There Were NoneChapters 1-3- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 6Lesson 6And Then There Were NoneChapters 4-8- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 7Lesson 7And Then There Were NoneChapters 9-12- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 8Lesson 8And Then There Were NoneChapters 13-end- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 9Lesson 9DivergentChapters 1-5- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 10Lesson 10DivergentChapters 6-9- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 11Lesson 11DivergentChapters 10-12- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 12Lesson 12DivergentChapters 13-16- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 13Lesson 13DivergentChapters 17-20- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 14Lesson 14DivergentChapters 21-23- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 15Lesson 15DivergentChapters 24-28- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 16Lesson 16DivergentChapters 29-32- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 17Lesson 17DivergentChapters 33-end- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 18Lesson 18The Inheritance GamesChapters 1-15- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 19Lesson 19The Inheritance GamesChapters 16-25 focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 20Lesson 20The Inheritance GamesChapters 26-40 focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 21Lesson 21The Inheritance GamesChapters 41-50 focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 22Lesson 22The Inheritance GamesChapters 51-60focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 23Lesson 23The Inheritance GamesChapters 61-73 focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 24Lesson 24The Inheritance GamesChapters 74-Epilogue-focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.
- Students will gain knowledge of new vocabulary words by defining unknown words and participating in discussions.
- Students will learn/review plot elements (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) by participating in discussions.
- Students will analyze text evidence for characterization, and theme by participating in a discussion.
- Students will improve their reading comprehension skills by answering questions and participating in discussions.
I am a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with 15 years of teaching experience.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: Students are expected to read the assigned chapters, complete reading comprehension questions and vocabulary. The number of pagers varies based on the book. The homework should take about 2 hours to complete each week, depending on the reader. **Please contact the instructor for accommodations :).Assessment
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classDetails: Teacher will assess student learning based on discussion responses and reading comprehension question answers.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades offered upon request. Please reach out to the instructor for more information :).
Reading comprehension questions and vocabulary answer keys are provided after each class. Message instructor for additional accommodations :)
Students should have a copy of the book with them at home. These books can be found at the local library and online. Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Divergent by Veronica Roth The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes The instructor will be supplying background information videos, reading comprehension questions, and vocabulary graphic organizers.
In Divergent, there are references to intimacy on pages 392, 393, 394, 402, 403, 406 and 407. In Double Identity, cloning is a big part of the plot. And Then There Were None focuses on murders.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
Hi everyone! I teach mostly middle grades (4-8) reading and writing classes, including ones for learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I’m a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over fifteen years of teaching experience...
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Group Class
$21
weekly or $483 for 24 classes1x per week, 24 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
2-8 learners per class
