$20
weeklyor $160 for 8 classes
Middle School Book Study: The Benefits of Being an Octopus
Completed by 1 learner
Ages 11-15
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
1-4 learners per class
50 min
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. includedProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Take $20 off this class with coupon code: WEEMSBOOKSTUDY20. This course begins with a getting to know you session and discussion of the author, Ann Braden. Learners will independently read three to four chapters a week and participate in a literature circle-styled guided discussion during class. They must have a copy of the book in either print or digital format. The culminating activity will be a written book review of The Benefits of Being an Octopus.
Learning Goals
Encourage Independent Reading
Increase Reading Comprehension
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Meet and Greet
We will get to know each other and be introduced to author, Ann Braden. Learners will be briefed on class routines and expectations. We will read Chapter One as well.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 2-5
We will discuss the characters and setting as well as our guided reading questions.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 6-10
We will discuss the characters and setting as well as our guided reading questions.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 11-14
We will discuss the characters and setting as well as our guided reading questions.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Themes
Resilience and Empowerment: Zoey learns to find her voice and stand up for herself and her family.
Poverty and Domestic Violence: The novel explores the impact of these issues on children and families.
Friendship and Support: The importance of having a support system is highlighted through Zoey’s relationships
There is no explicit violence, nudity, or sexual content.
Supply List
Learners must have a print or digital copy of The Benefits of Being an Octopus. https://amzn.to/3Y1Q51b Pencil and paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from Capella University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University
Dr. Sheila Weems has taught literacy and literature at all levels of K12 and the undergraduate level in higher education.
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