Mr. Popper's Penguins Book Study
Learners will practice reading skills independently and then come to class to discuss and engage in book club type activities with others.
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What's included
21 live meetings
14 in-class hoursClass Experience
****This section has already started, but if you would like to enroll late I can pro-rate your payment***** This is a seven week book study of the book "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence and Richard Atwater that will meet 3 times a week for 40 minutes. We will discuss the book chapter by chapter using questions and activities. There will be comprehension questions and discussion questions, along with vocabulary work and enrichment activities. The class format will be as follows: -review reading notes and vocabulary for next chapter -address any confusion about comprehension questions (comprehension questions are to be answered before class in full and complete sentences) -talk about discussion questions as a group -enrichment: this may include what is listed in the book or it may be a different activity such as a "craftivity", learning about the author, piece of artwork, etc. 4/19 Chapter 1 4/21 Chapter 2 4/23 Chapter 3 4/26 Chapter 4 4/28 Chapter 5 4/30 Chapter 6 5/3 Chapter 7 5/5 Chapter 8 5/7 Chapter 9 5/10 Chapter 10 and Quiz 1 Review 5/12 Chapter 11 5/14 Chapter 12 5/17 Chapter 13 5/19 Chapter 14 5/21 Chapter 15 5/24 Chapter 16 5/26 Chapter 17 5/28 Chapter 18 5/31 Chapter 19 6/2 Chapter 20 & Quiz 2 Review 6/4 Final Test Review & Conclusion
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Parental Guidance
Mr. Popper's Penguins was written in 1938. The book reflects traditional family gender roles common for this time period.
The book includes mention of the breeding of penguins.
Mr. Popper leaves his family to go to Antarctica for a couple of years.
Supply List
Students will need their own copy of the book Mr. Popper's Penguins by Florence and Richard Atwater Students will need their own copy of Memoria Press Mr. Popper's Penguins Student Guide https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/literature-and-poetry/mr-poppers-penguins-student-guide/
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I have been an online teacher for 4 years. Previously I worked in elementary education, specifically first grade. Now I am a homeschool mom. I have also been tutoring higher grade elementary students in English. I believe in having a fun, but also working hard in the classroom. I enjoy sewing, embroidery, reading and coding with Python. I have two Boston Terriers - one is black and one is brown. I love tie-dye, avocado and chocolate. Reviews
Live Group Class
$147
for 21 classes3x per week, 7 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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