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Let's Celebrate: Reading and Writing With World Holidays!
In this 3-week course, students explore world celebrations and learn how to compile information into an online book to share with the class.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Celebrate Around the World will explore different countries with a focus on celebrations and December. Students will be asked to research several countries and compile information in their very own online book, which will be presented to the class on the last day. We will be reading selections and stories that highlight traditions and culture, and comparing and contrasting with life in the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the tone and respect that is afforded to other...
Students will learn how to research and compile information for how other countries celebrate, as well as construct an online book showcasing different countries and cultures.
I have taught this unit many times. I also have a Multicultural and Transnational Literature Certificate from East Carolina University.
Homework Offered
Projects that are not finished in class will be finished for homework. At most, this would require one hour per class. Reading materials will be assigned twice, which would require approximately 30 minutes to read. This class is not designed to have a great deal of outside homework.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
All assessments will be informal. Students may be asked to re-do pieces of their work if it does not meet class guidelines or is missing key content.Grades Offered
All materials will be available, for free, over the Internet.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class will utilize the website kahoot.com to review ideas previously covered in class. Likewise, Google Jam boards will be utilized to generate ideas and review class content. Both of these websites do not require an account, and all log-ins will go through a shared link in the chat. The last week of class will utilize the website: Bookcreator.com. This website allows the students to create their own online books using a unique class code provided during class time. Students do not need to create an account.
Books: A Year Full of Stories: 52 Classic Stories From All Around the World (Volume One) by Angela McAllister Lights of Winter: Winter Celebrations Around the World by Heather Conrad Neal-Schuman guide to celebrations and holidays around the world by Kathryn Matthew What Do You Celebrate?: Holidays and Festivals Around the World by Whitney Stewart Websites: Bookcreator.com A Look Around The World - Cultural Celebrations: https://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/library/cultural-celebrations/ National Geographic Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations Little Passports: 17 Holidays Around the World: https://www.littlepassports.com/blog/world-holidays/holidays-around-the-world/ Read a-louds: https://www.getepic.com/learn/festive-holiday-read-alouds-from-around-the-world/ https://magicorelearning.com/2021/12/read-alouds-for-teaching-holidays-around-the-world.html
Hello! My name is Judy Garner and I have been in the teaching profession since graduating from Virginia Tech in 1995. I have worked as an English teacher, a Library Media Specialist, a college English professor, a tutor, and as a Writing Workshop...
Group Class
$80
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-6 learners per class
