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Magic Tree House #2 Read Aloud Adventure

Completed by 5 learners
Ages 6-10
Live Group Course
In this 5-week course, learners will read aloud "The Knight at Dawn" by Mary Pope Osborne. Each class will also include hands-on activities that focus on building comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
2-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners might need to finish their projects outside of class time.
Progress Report
Available upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
Join us for an exciting journey with Jack and Annie in "The Knight at Dawn" 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 middle ages with Jack and Annie 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 "The Knight at Dawn" by Mary Pope Osborne.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and decoding skills.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Chapters 1-2
 Discussion: Introducing Jack and Annie, their personalities, and the Magic Tree House. What is a knight? What is the Middle Ages?

Comprehension Focus: Predictions—What do you think will happen next? Discuss the clues from the first two chapters.

Activity: Design your own Magic Tree House! Using paper, crayons, and glue, students will create their own miniature Magic Tree House based on their imagination. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 3-4
 Discussion: What do castles look like, and why were they important in the Middle Ages? Discuss the difference between Jack's world and the medieval world.

Comprehension Focus: Visualizing—What do you imagine the castle looks like based on the text? Practice using descriptive words.

Activity: Build a paper model of a medieval castle. Use printable templates for students to cut out, color, and assemble a small castle. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 5-6
 Discussion: How do Jack and Annie feel when they get trapped? Discuss the importance of teamwork and problem-solving.

Comprehension Focus: Inference—What can we infer about the knight based on how he acts? Practice reading between the lines.

Activity: Knighting Ceremony—Students will role-play as knights and act out a "knighting" ceremony using props from home (like a toy sword or cardboard shield). 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 7-8
 Discussion: Why do you think the knight helped Jack and Annie? Explore themes of kindness and bravery.

Comprehension Focus: Cause and Effect—What caused Jack and Annie to find the secret passage? Practice identifying key moments.

Activity: Secret Message Hunt—The teacher will create a scavenger hunt for students to decode secret messages like Jack and Annie did. 
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
"The Knight at Dawn" 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
"The Knight at Dawn" by Mary Pope Osborne

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ambria Parrish
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melaney Kosarek
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Kristen
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Ms. Kristen
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Lianne
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Molly Thomas
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Lara Chomout
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Yinghui S McClellan
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ambria Parrish
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Melaney Kosarek
Master's Degree from Duke University
Ms. Jo Anna
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Ms. Kristen
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Diane Sullivan
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Andrea Snow
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Ankur Mishra
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Ambria Parrish
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Ms. Kristen
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Ms. Jo Anna
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Molly Thomas
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Diane Sullivan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Andrea Snow
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Yinghui S McClellan
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Teachers will have at least 5 years of experience teaching reading to lower elementary students.

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