What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students should read each book prior to the beginning of class and be prepared to discuss.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Time-travel through history in the Magic Tree House with Jack and Annie while learning with new friends! In this exciting book club, we will meet once a week to discuss the Magic Tree House book of the week. Each of these books stands alone, so students can join for one class or stay for as many as they would like! For this section, we will discuss books #1-#36 in the historical fantasy fiction series. All of the reading should be done outside of class before the discussion. However, we will do a small amount of guided reading in class to practice skills and improve comprehension. For the rest of class time, we will discuss the book, share our favorite parts, work on vocabulary and comprehension skills, and play a Kahoot! game related to the book. *** Please feel free to message me if you do not see a date/time that works for your schedule. I am usually able to add sections to accommodate different time zones. *** 2023 Summer Class Schedule ALL SUMMER SECTIONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JUNE 12! SEE LISTING FOR DIFFERENT TIMES/DAYS AVAILABLE Week of June 12: Dinosaurs Before Dark #1 Week of June 19: The Knight at Dawn #2 Week of June 26: Mummies in the Morning #3 Week of July 3: Pirates Past Noon #4 Week of July 10: Night of the Ninjas #5 Week of July 17: Afternoon on the Amazon #6 Week of July 24: Sunset of the Sabertooth #7 Week of July 31: Midnight on the Moon #8 Week of August 7: Dolphins at Daybreak #9 Week of August 14: Ghost Town at Sundown #10 Week of August 21: Lions at Lunchtime #11 Week of August 28: Polar Bears Past Bedtime #12 TBD: Vacation Under the Volcano #13 TBD: Day of the Dragon King #14 TBD: Viking Ships at Sunrise #15 TBD: Hour of the Olympics #16 TBD: Tonight on the Titanic #17 TBD: Buffalo Before Breakfast #18 TBD: Tigers at Twilight #19 TBD: Dingoes at Dinnertime #20 TBD: Civil War on Sunday #21 TBD: Revolutionary War on Wednesday #22 TBD: Twister on Tuesday #23 TBD: Earthquake in the Early Morning #24 TBD: Stage Fright on a Summer Night #25 TBD: Good Morning, Gorillas #26 TBD: Thanksgiving on Thursday #27 TBD: High Tide in Hawaii #28 TBD: A Big Day for Baseball #29 TBD: Hurricane Heroes in Texas #30 TBD: Warriors in Winter #31 TBD: To the Future, Ben Franklin #32 TBD: Narwhal on a Sunny Night #33 TBD: Late Lunch With Llamas #34 TBD: Camp Time in California #35 TBD: Sunlight on the Snow Leopard #36 During each class students will improve their reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills by doing the following: - Review new/challenging vocabulary words as we discuss each book - Choose their favorite part of each book to share and read aloud - Discuss each chapter and the story elements - Play a Kahoot! game to check for comprehension ***Note: Students must bring their own copy of the book of the week to class each week. They will also need a second device such as a phone or tablet to use the Kahoot App. REFUND POLICY: This is a weekly, ongoing class. Your weekly payment reserves a spot just for your child! Just like with in-person classes or extra-curricular events, refunds are not given when your child misses class. If you will be gone for an extended period of time, you may unenroll your learner to open up their spot for another child and re-enroll upon your return, if space is available at that time. Thank you for your understanding! About the Instructor: For 18 years I homeschooled my own children and have taught all core academic subjects. I hold a Minor in English Literature from the University of California at San Diego and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. I love reading classic literature and sharing stories with students!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
These books are highly appropriate for young readers but do contain mild peril situations that are resolved by the end of the story (happy endings).
Supply List
Students will need the Magic Tree House book of the week for each class. They can be bought online, from a local store, or checked out from your library. E-book versions are also acceptable. Please contact the teacher for buying suggestions, if needed. In order for students to participate in the game, they will need a second device such as a phone or tablet to use the Kahoot App.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of California, San Diego
I taught ESL (English as a Second Language) online for over 2 years with VIPKid. I am TESOL certified and hold a Minor in English Literature from the University of California at San Diego. I have taught children for over 20 years as an ESL teacher, online tutor, and as a homeschool educator teaching a variety of subjects including English, Math, Science, History, and Cooking for grades K-12.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-8 learners per class