Magic Tree House Book Club/Charles Dickens Special
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students must complete reading assignments before class begins as stated in class description.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Your student will learn about England in the 1800's and meet Charles Dickens in this wonderful adventure of Jack and Annie as they complete their mission to bring happiness to others by helping 4 creative people brings gifts to the world. Each student will need to finish reading, "A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time" before the first class. After a discussion of the story, the students will make a special festive lantern. In the second class, your student will learn about the kids that lived in the time of Charles Dickens. Each student will need to finish reading, "Rags and Riches" before the second class. After a discussion about this non-fiction description of life during this historical period, the students will be given ideas on how to learn more about Charles Dickens and the children that lived during this time. What a fun way to experience the classic tale by Charles Dickens! Class 1: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time ISBN 978-0-375-85653-2 Class 2: Rags and Riches ISBN 978-0-375-86010-2
Learning Goals
Students will read fiction and non-fiction literature.
Students will be introduced to the classic story, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
Students will make application of story in creative craft.
Students will be encouraged to research a variety of sources.
Other Details
Supply List
Class 1: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time ISBN 978-0-375-85653-2 Class 2: Rags and Riches ISBN 978-0-375-86010-2 For craft in 1st class: Listed in the back of the "A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time" book
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University/ Ohio
I am Teacher Colleen and am a retired teacher with Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Deaf Education. I was certified to teach in the states of Ohio and Florida. During my 40 years in education I had the opportunity to teach in public and private schools, homeschool some of my own children as well as teach American Sign Language at the college leveI. Most recently, I taught ESL through an online platform and worked as an intervention tutor at our local elementary school. My experience in the classroom and with my own children has taught me that all children learn differently. I will provide a classroom where all children can learn in a safe, friendly environment. You will find my classrooms to be very hands-on and child oriented. It is rewarding to see a child's face light up as they understand something new or see them glow with pride when they realize that they CAN do something that they didn't think they could do. I will be offering classes in Phonics/Reading for Levels 1-3, Math for Levels 1-3, Cursive writing, Science camps, Writing workshops, Math Facts Practice and ASL. I do offer a limited number of 1-1 tutoring slots, but try to focus on students that really need intervention to bring them up to grade level. I am the mom of 7 children and 8 wonderful grandchildren (with the 9th one arriving in March!). When I am not in the classroom you will find me spending time with my family and my German shepherd, Ellie.
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Live Group Class
$30
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-6 learners per class