$80
for 6 classesLet's Celebrate: Reading and Writing With World Holidays!
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
2x per week, 3 weeks
1-6 learners per class
45 min
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. 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.Assessment
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.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 cultures, and the ways in which we discuss differences. Students will be encouraged to use any knowledge they have from their own families, and will be welcome to include a section in their own books to share with the class. Students will be working independently to complete in-class online assignments, however students will have ample class time to share and collaborate with their peers. Daily in-class assignments will include the use of online tools - such as Kahoot.com - to review material. Each class will consist of an opportunity to read, write, and utilize technology. Homework will consist of finishing class activities before the start of the next class, which would be - at most - one hour of homework time per class. Celebrations Include: Winter Solstice St Lucia's Day Hanukkah Las Posadas Boxing Day Kwanza Chinese New Year Pingxi Lantern Festival Diwali Day of the Dead Holi
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
All materials will be available, for free, over the Internet.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
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
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Virginia Tech
I have taught this unit many times. I also have a Multicultural and Transnational Literature Certificate from East Carolina University.
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