$60
for 6 classesLiterature Class for Flora & Ulysses by Kate Dicamillo
Completed by 4 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
4-12 learners per class
25 min
What's included
6 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Before each class, the children will be asked to read a few chapters (about 40 pages), answer 5 questions, and be prepared to present information on a connection, setting, vocabulary word, or character.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Let's read this fun and award-winning book by Kate DiCamillo. Flora is a natural-born cynic and Ulysses is a squirrel. But when tragedy strikes, Flora saves the squirrel. Now Ulysses has superpowers, and together they have many adventures. It is a fun story with some comic strips that will engage your young readers. We will meet once a week to discuss this book, answer questions, and share the children's thoughts on the book. At the beginning of class, we will go over the assigned questions. I will ask the questions and the children will share their answers. If there is one that has stumped the children, we will explore it further and discuss ways to figure out the answers to questions. Each child will be encouraged to answer, look at the camera, listen to others, and respond to different ideas/opinions respectfully. After answering the questions, we will have share time. Each week they will have something that they will work on to share. It may be a vocabulary word they liked. They may be asked to describe a character or find conflict and predict how it will be solved. One week we talk about visualizing, and they will be asked to draw a picture of their favorite part. They will get to share those pictures at the end of the class. Again we will be working on speaking clearly, listening attentively, and using good manners on the computer. Children should be reading on a third-grade level. Lesson 1 - Come to class having read pages 1 - 39 and having answered the comprehension questions. We will be focusing on getting to know the characters and the setting. They will then be asked to draw a picture of the neighborhood that Flora lives in. Lesson 2 - The children will come to class having read pages 40 - 85. There will be questions about what is happening in the story and we will discuss the plot. The students will present their drawings of the neighborhood to the group. Lesson 3 - Discussion of pages 86 - 121. We will discuss the story, answer comprehension questions, and learn about visualizing. They will present information on the plot. Lesson 4 - 122 - 163 should be read before coming to class, and the questions answered. We will discuss making connections. Each child will be asked to bring a picture of what they visualized and share what they drew. Lesson 5 - We will discuss 164 - 200, and review vocabulary words with a game. They will share the connections they made while reading. Lesson 6 - This is it. We will finish the book. We will talk about the ending, if we liked it, how we wanted it to end, etc. They will share their vocabulary assignment.
Learning Goals
- Answer comprehension questions
- Speak clearly about a book
- Learn new vocabulary words like a cynic, inadvertently, induced, obfuscation (etc)
- Identify characters and setting
- Make connections while reading
Other Details
Supply List
Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo - purchase on Amazon for about Six Dollars Ability to print a PDF Pencil, paper, drawing supplies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Walton University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia State
Hi, I'm Rachel Capes! 🌟
I have an Early Childhood Degree and a Master's in Literacy. I spent 12 amazing years teaching 4th and 5th graders, and Kindergarten SPED in public schools. I even got to be a math and literacy coach!
Now, I homeschool my four wonderful kids. One is gifted, two are right where they should be, and one has a learning disability. This time at home has given me a deeper understanding of all learning styles.
I believe learning should be hands-on and fun! Kids should be excited about math and reading.
In math, we use manipulatives, drawing, and algorithms to make learning engaging. When we meet more than once, kids get to share how they solved problems and explain their thinking.
In reading, we dive into books, discuss vocabulary, explore literary elements, analyze characters and plots, and make predictions. Everyone gets to share their thoughts and opinions while respecting others'.
I love to read, be outdoors with my kids, and this year we're learning to garden together. 🌱
I also teach World History and Geography at an accredited homeschool group.
Let's make learning an adventure! 🎉📚✨
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