Magic Tree House Book Club:The Mystery of the Tree House Series (Small Group)

In this book club, students will get to explore the "Mystery of the Tree House" books in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. This series includes the first four books which are Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon. Students will practice reading skills such as reading aloud, comprehension, story elements (characters, setting plots, conflict, resolution), sequencing, prediction, summarizing, and vocabulary.
   Each week for 9 weeks, students will meet to read, answer questions, and discuss one of these books. They will be able to join peers and talk about their favorite characters and parts. They will be given the chance to read aloud if they choose. I will also read aloud to them to increase their listening skills. Whether your child is a fan of the Magic Tree House series who wants to read these books or this is their first time reading this series, they will fall in love with these tales of times long ago. 
     As a teacher with 10 years of classroom experience, a 120-hour TESOL certification, and 30-hour Orton Gillingham certification, I fully believe in making reading fun and exciting. Every child should experience the joy of reading, and I love to make books come alive!