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Literature Class: Sarah, Plain and Tall
In this 10-week course, students will read Sarah, Plain and Tall and complete science, art, and history activities.
Laurie Gottschalk
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4.9
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What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Join us as we read Sarah, Plain and Tall. Each week we will be talking about the assigned chapter and doing an activity that relates to the chapter. We will cover writing, reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary, science, art, and history during this 10 week class. Each week will focus on a different chapter of the book. Sarah, Plain and Tall has a Guided Reading Level of R, a lexile level of 660L, and a DRA Level of 60. This book is about a 3rd-4th grade level. The activities designed were created for 3rd-4th grade student level. Week 1: Welcome, Introductions, and Background Information During week 1, we will meet each other. We will discuss life on the prairie, the time period the book takes place, play a game, and make a craft. This introduction week will set the stage for our book. Week 2: Chapter 1 During week 2, we will discuss chapter 1. We will do a map project on google maps and talk about the sea. This session will talk about the setting of the book. Week 3: Chapter 2 During week 3, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 2. We will learn how to write a friendly letter. Week 4: Chapter 3 During week 4, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 3. We will learn about the Transcontinental Railway. Week 5: Chapter 4 During week 5, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 4. We will learn about seeds and make a mini greenhouse. Week 6: Chapter 5 During week 6, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 5. We will learn how to draw a sheep. Week 7: Chapter 6 During week 7, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 6. We will be making fake snow and deciding which recipe feels like real snow. Week 8:Chapter 7 During week 8, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 7. We will learn about eggs and do a floating egg experiment. Week 9: Chapter 8 During week 9, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 8. We will learn about tornadoes and do an experiment. Week 10: Chapter 9 During week 10, we will discuss the comprehension questions from chapter 9. We will do an experiment on ocean waves. Each week students will have reading homework and comprehension questions to answer.
Learning Goals
Students will read Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.
Students will answer comprehension questions while reading each chapter.
Students will actively participate in a discussion each week.
Students will learn about pioneer life and create a craft.
Students will learn about the ocean and share about shells.
Students will write a friendly letter.
Students will learn about the Transcontinental Railway.
Students will learn about prairie flowers and make a mini greenhouse.
Students will learn about prairie animals and draw a sheep.
Students will learn about winter on the prairie and make fake snow.
Students will learn about chickens, eggs, and complete a science experiment on eggs.
Students will learn about tornadoes and make a tornado in a bottle.
Students will learn about oceans and experiment with ocean waves.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Sarah, Plain and Tall starts out with the mother dying from childbirth. It is mentioned a few times through the book. Parents will need to be aware.
Supply List
Students will need to purchase the book, Sarah, Plain, and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. Week 1: paper, pencil, mason jar, 5 clothespins, string, large button with holes or a piece of cardboard cut in a circle the same size Week 2: seashell to share, book, and comprehension questions Week 3: paper, pencil, book, and comprehension questions Week 4: paper, pencil, book, and comprehension questions Week 5: an empty plastic water bottle, soil, scissors, tape, flower seeds, book and comprehension questions. Stickers to decorate your greenhouse (optional). Week 6: blank paper, pencil, colored pencils, book, and comprehension questions Week 7: paper towels, baking soda, vinegar, water, 2 bowls, 2 spoons, book, and comprehension questions Week 8: 2 glasses of water, 2 eggs, spoon, Tablespoon to measure, salt, paper towels, book, and comprehension questions Week 9: 2 plastic bottles the same size, a washer, blue food coloring, duct tape, water, book, and comprehension questions Week 10: mason jar or plastic water bottle, vegetable oil or baby oil to fill up ½ of the bottle, water to fill ½ of the bottle, blue food coloring, sand, shells from the ocean, book, and comprehension questions. Reminders of what to bring each week will be listed in the classroom.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will need to purchase the book, Sarah, Plain, and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Masters in Education degree from Azusa Pacific University. I have a current teaching credential to teach all K-8 subjects, Reading Endorsement, K-12 music, and K-12 ESL. I have taken additional workshops on how to teach reading and writing to elementary students. I have taught reading and writing in public schools, private schools, and at homeschool co-ops over the past 20 years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-8 learners per class
