What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will have a project related to the weekly fairy tale to complete each week.Progress Report
Available upon requestClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Join us for an exciting journey with Jack and Annie in "Dinosaurs Before Dark" by Mary Pope Osborne! This 5-week class is designed for young learners to read aloud and explore the magical world of the Magic Tree House series. Meeting once a week for 45 minutes, we will read 2 chapters each session and engage in hands-on projects and fun activities that focus on improving comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills. Dive into the prehistoric adventures and bring the story to life while enhancing your reading abilities and fostering a love for books. Teachers and students must purchase their own copies of "Dinosaur Before Dark" by Mary Pope Osborne.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Story
Read aloud: Chapters 1 and 2
Discuss main characters- Jack and Annie
Activity: Create character profiles or trading cards
Homework: Draw Jack and Annie in the tree house
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Setting the Scene
Read aloud: Chapters 3 and 4
Discuss the setting and its significance
Activity: Create a 3D model or detailed drawing of the tree house
Homework: Describe or draw the prehistoric world Jack and Annie discover
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Plot Development
Read aloud: Chapters 5 and 6
Discuss the plot and sequence of events
Activity: Create a timeline of the story’s events
Homework: Write or draw the next event in the story
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Dinosaur Exploration
Read aloud: Chapters 7 and 8
Learn about different dinosaurs mentioned in the book
Activity: Create dinosaur fact cards or a mini dinosaur encyclopedia
Homework: Choose your favorite dinosaur and write a fact about it
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The book is about a magic tree house with books that take the characters back in time.
Supply List
"Dinosaur Before Dark" by Mary Pope Osborne Paper Pencil Coloring Supplies Art Supplies All materials and supplies needed will be posted at least one week in advance.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"Dinosaurs Before Dark" by Mary Pope Osborne
Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers will have at least 5 years of experience teaching reading to lower elementary students.
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharing
Reviews
Live Group Course
$95
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-8 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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