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Magic Treehouse Book Club - The Knight at Dawn (Book 2)!
Jessica Dawkins, English BA
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Take a literary trip to the Middle Ages with the Magic Tree House Book 2, "The Knight at Dawn!" Meet your reading goals, boost reading comprehension, learn new facts, improve communication, and discuss the book with your fellow learners.
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
Let's take a literary trip to the Middle Ages with the Magic Tree House Book 2, "The Knight at Dawn!" This course is a continuation of my Magic Tree House book club series. We will read our books together aloud in class while covering ELA standards for the general 6-8 age group. We'll also share and discuss the Middle Ages together! The course is collaborative, social, and hands-on, with reading, sharing, and active discussion taking place each week. The class supports homework, including a...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Dive Into the Middle AgesIn this intro class, we'll meet each other, learn more about the Middle Ages, and read Chaps 1-2. Students will read Chap 3 for homework.Week 2Lesson 2Read the Knight at Dawn and Discuss the Middle AgesWe'll socialize and share, discuss the Middle Ages, discuss Chapter 3, and read Chapters 4-5 together. Students read Chap 6 for homework.Week 3Lesson 3Mid-Book Check-In and Quiz DiscussionWe'll share our latest finds, discuss Chapter 6, and read Chapters 7-8 together. Students will take their quiz for homework.Week 4Lesson 4Wrap Up the Middle AgesWe'll socialize and share, discuss the quiz results, read chapters 9-10 together, and celebrate "The Knight at Dawn"!
- Read and discuss grade-level texts with accuracy. Use collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussion.
- Share with peers and present information orally using context clues and complete sentences.
- Identify and use picture clues and word relationships. Make inferences to support reading comprehension.
- Use knowledge of grade-appropriate word analysis skills to decode words and meanings accurately.
- Learn new facts about the world and the Middle Ages.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Central Florida and practical classroom experience as a certified creative writing instructor and ELA instructor for children in elementary school.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Students will read for an average of 30-45 minutes outside of class, per week. Students will need to read the book aloud on their own or with a family member/adult.Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails: Students will take a quiz to demonstrate comprehension in Week 3 or 4 of class. Students may need assistance from a family member/adult.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: Students will receive a personalized certificate for completing the book club.
Students should feel comfortable following along to the reading OR listening to the reading in class.
Learners will need Magic Tree House Book 2: "The Knight at Dawn" and a printer or place to print out a worksheet or quiz.
Joined April, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Central Florida
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I'm an experienced Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading, and English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor. It's a pleasure to be a part of the Outschool teaching family! My students often call me "Miss...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $60 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-5 learners per class
