Magic Tree House Book Club - Dinosaurs Before Dark (Book 1)!
Join a Magic Tree House book club designed to improve comprehension and confidence! Over this four-week course, learners will read and evaluate, "Dinosaurs Before Dark," in a fun and social learning environment.
Jessica Dawkins, English BA
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to read portions of the books outside of class, either independently or with mom and dad, as assigned homework reading. This is so we can continue to discuss the books in class and finish within the class's time period. Students must stay on track with their reading to participate in and complete the class in a book club format. They should also be willing to take a quiz as homework.Assessment
I will provide a take-home assessment quiz and/or trivia. I will grade the assessment and provide comments for the student near or at the end of the course.Certificate of Completion
Students receive a custom certificate after completing the course.Grading
At parents' request, I am happy to provide a grading component. Sometimes this is desired for summer progress or homeschool purposes. I will automatically evaluate all students' progress throughout the course, with the quiz as part of this evaluation. The quiz will be scored for all students regardless of the family's need for a letter grade; however, if a student would like me to assign a letter grade (e.g., A, B, C) at the end of the course, I am happy to do so. Please indicate you would like a letter grade by sending me a private message and I will do this for you.Class Experience
In this book club for elementary students, learners will boost their reading skills through active reading, master English Language Arts standards for this age range, and practice sharing and discussing literary texts with peers through the popular children's book, "Dinosaurs Before Dark" (Magic Tree House Series Book 1). This class offers a fun, safe space to socialize, share, and explore literary ideas. We will read our books together aloud in class while learning facts about dinosaurs and discovering ELA standards for the ages 6-9 age group. The course is collaborative, social, and hands-on, with sharing, reading and active discussion taking place each week. The course supports homework, including a quiz. Students will read either independently or aloud with a parent at home each week to continue the discussion in class and build on what they learned the previous week.
Learning Goals
Read grade-level texts with accuracy.Identify relevant details and descriptive words in a text.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Meet the Class, Discuss Dinosaurs, and Begin Reading "Dinosaurs Before Dark!"
We will take time to meet each other, talk a bit about dinosaurs and the prehistoric period we're reading about, and we'll dive into the beginning of the book. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Discuss Dinosaurs Before Dark and Continue Reading
We will discuss the reading we had for homework and begin reading more of the book. We'll also share an item with each other that we bring from home, pertaining to the current chapters of the book. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Continue Talking About the Book and Prepare for the Quiz
We will discuss our homework reading, talk more about dinosaurs, share with each other, and prepare for our quiz, which is our homework for the week. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Discuss the Quiz and Wrap Up the Book!
We'll talk about our quiz answers and read the final chapters of the book. We'll share our remaining prehistoric items and friends can feel free to dress up! 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a copy of "Dinosaurs Before Dark" (Magic Tree House Series Book 1). It is available at libraries, sold online, or available in bookstores for about $5-7.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"Dinosaurs Before Dark" (Magic Tree House Series Book 1) by Mary Pope Osborne
Joined April, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Central Florida
I am an experienced reading teacher and writing tutor. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Central Florida, with a concentration in literature and creative writing. I have a certified writing instructor certificate from the University of Central Florida. Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $68 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-6 learners per class
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