Magic Tree House #2 Read Aloud Adventure
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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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
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 Curriculum5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 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.
Joined October, 2020
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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 English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky 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/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
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 in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
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 in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree 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.Reviews
Live Group Course
$95
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-8 learners per class
