Magic Treehouse Adventures Book 2: Knight at Dawn
In this 4 week language arts course, students will journey with characters Jack and Annie to medieval times. We will visit King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, gather facts about castle life and play fun learning games.
Ann Gonyaw, M.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(138)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Knight at Dawn is the second book in the Magic Treehouse series and this class is the second in a series of classes that will run consecutively throughout the year on Outschool in addition to requests at other times. It can be taken as a class by itself, or as part of the series. Additionally, there is a companion class for students who could use extra support with fluency and decoding called Magic Treehouse Extra Skills Practice: Knight at Dawn. I also offer a full semester course entitled Magic Treehouse Adventures: Semester 1 which covers the first four books. There is also a full semester Magic Treehouse Extra Skills Practice course which runs along with the full semester Magic Treehouse Adventures: Semester 1 for students who need more support with fluency and decoding. In this class, we will be focusing on comprehension and vocabulary with an emphasis on fun, engaging activities that bring the story to life. I am a firm believer that learning needs to be fun! Class 1 Introductions Reading and Discussion Who was King Arthur? King Arthur video with listening guide Heraldry Activity: Create your own shield Homework: Read Knight at Dawn chapters 1-5 Class 2 Kahoot Game: Chapters 1-5 Knight at Dawn Discussion questions Powerpoint: Castle Vocabulary Pictionary Game with Castle vocabulary Homework: Finish book (Chapters 6-10) Class 3 Kahoot: Chapters 6-10 Reader’s Theater script: Knight at Dawn Book Discussion Choose research topics: Castle jobs, Knights, Castle life or other medieval topics from Knights and Castles book Homework: Complete research about your chosen topic to share with the class next week Class 4 Kahoot with review questions about Castles Student Research presentations Look inside a Medieval castle Compare and Contrast Medieval Times with Today *Class activities may vary depending on student interest and time
Learning Goals
Students will improve:
* fluency through reader's theater
* comprehension skills through predictions and discussions
* vocabulary through games and activities
* non-fiction writing skills using a provided research graphic organizer
* presentation skills by sharing their research with the class
Other Details
Supply List
Magic Treehouse Book 2: Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne (required) Magic Treehouse Fact Tracker: Knights and Castles by Will and Mary Pope Osborne (required) PDF scripts and comprehension worksheets provided by teacher
6 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
"Adventure is waiting inside every book!" ~Mary Pope Osborne
Come join me on my next adventure through the landscape of children's literature!
My literature-based language arts classes will be all about bringing books to life! My classes will focus on connecting both fiction and non-fiction texts and inspiring a love for storybook characters in order to make personal connections to the book.
I believe that the opportunity to interact with books creates the most motivating and meaningful learning experiences. My classes will include a variety of activities including reader's theater and hands-on experiences to help to create a bridge between the child and the book and so foster a life-long love for reading.
I bring over ten years of classroom teaching experience and seven years of homeschooling my own children to my Outschool classroom. I have a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in online education from Franciscan University. I believe every learner is unique and it is important to me that my classes address as many learning styles as possible. I have experience with teaching students in Kindergarten-high school with dyslexia and other processing issues, ADHD, and autism. The research project for my master's thesis was entitled "Accommodating Learners with ADHD in the Online Learning Environment." So, I know first hand how important it is to keep learning fun and interactive in order to help all students learn best.
I am very interested in how each child learns, so please feel free to share any thoughts and ideas on how I can support a life-long love of learning for your child. Reviews
Live Group Class
$56
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class
