Mrs. B’s Book Study: Let’s Read Anne of Green Gables!
This Canadian classic is taught by a Canadian teacher who owns a farmhouse on PEI’s North Shore by the real "Lake of Shining Waters" in LM Montgomery's beloved home province!
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
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5.0
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What's included
10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. -Reading of the novel is done primarily as homework before each meeting(If the text is too hard for your child to understand, parents may feel free to read sections aloud to the child for better enjoyment of the novel.) -Learners will be required to do the following assignments prior to each meeting and be prepared to share their work verbally at book club meetings(besides the first meeting where I will explain and model how to do the assignments): -Pick a favorite quote from the assigned text -Pick 3 interesting words from the assigned text -Form a discussion question based on the assigned text -A template will be provided for learners to record the above assignments for each meeting -The homemade journals will be partially completed as homework, but learners can make these journals as simple or as detailed as they want them to beAssessment
Assessment will be ongoing throughout each class. As we discuss the book I will be asking various questions which will determine learner comprehension and engagement. Adjustments and communication will be made when needed to ensure each learner is reaching the above learning goals.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Run away with me to Anne’s Land in magical Prince Edward Island, Canada! In this five week Book Study, we will be enjoying Lucy Maud Montgomery’s world famous novel, “Anne of Green Gables”, and creating a homemade vintage “Kindred Spirit Journal”. Maybe you have read the book before and want to enjoy it again with other readers. Or maybe you have watched the Netflix series “Anne With an E”, or the 1985 movies with Megan Follows! Then this course is for you! No matter if you have read the book before, watched a movie or show based on “Anne of Green Gables”, or if you have NEVER experienced this amazing novel in any form, I would love for you to join the course! In addition to reading, discussing, and gushing over Anne’s heartwarming and hilarious adventures, I look forward to sharing my own firsthand experiences and descriptions of Prince Edward Island. I am blessed to own a 1904 farmhouse on PEI’s north shore, five minutes from the REAL “Lake of Shining Waters”. This area of PEI is away from much of the touristy hype. Learners will get to ‘explore’ a more authentic version of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved home province along with me. Everything you’ve imagined about PEI is true, and I can hardly wait to start this literary journey with some fellow kindred spirits! Learners will read sections of the book prior to each meeting(no reading is required for the first meeting, however). Book Club meetings will typically follow this pattern: Review of main events(plot), favorite quotes and vocabulary, and a fun discussion. We will work on our homemade journals most meetings. All meetings will include me sharing authentic PEI anecdotes, pictures, stories, or maps so children will really feel like they’re getting the “inside scoop”! Five Week Schedule Outline First Week: Meeting #1: Introductions, I will go over Book Club assignments for subsequent meetings, we will begin our homemade journal Meeting #2: chapters 1-5, work on homemade journal Second Week: Meeting #3: chapters 6-9, work on homemade journal Meeting #4: chapters 10-13, Braids Day! Third Week: Meeting #5: chapters 14-17, work on homemade journal Meeting #6: chapters 18-21 Fourth Week: Meeting #7: chapters 22-26, work on homemade journal Meeting #8: chapters 27-31 Fifth Week: Meeting #9: chapters 32-35, work on homemade journal Meeting #10: chapters 36-38, share journals, wrap up the book club!
Learning Goals
Learning Goals:
-read a literary classic and build an appreciation of good literature
-analyze, relate to, discuss, and ENJOY the main character Anne Shirley
-learn to ask good discussion questions and take an active, respectful part in discussions
-learn to select meaningful quotations and explain why they are meaningful
-tackle tricky vocabulary by looking for clues in the passage
-practice reading aloud certain sections with expression and fluency
-relate and respond personally to the text, see what Anne teaches us about ourselves
-learn about PEI’s very distinctive setting in Canada and expand basic geography knowledge
-enjoy a bond with fellow readers
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to our Splendid Book Club
In this lesson we will meet each other and I will talk about the novel in general, including unique aspects of Prince Edward Island, the novel's setting. I will also go over Book Club assignments for subsequent meetings, and we will begin our homemade kindred spirits journals. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 1-5
In this lesson we will go over chapters 1-5 and we will work on our homemade kindred spirit journals. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 6-9
In this lesson we will go over chapters 6-9 and we will work on our homemade kindred spirits journals. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 10-13 and Braids Day!
In this lesson we will go over chapters 10-13 and we will have a fun day to showcase any style of braids in our hair for those who wish to participate. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
-A copy of the novel “Anne of Green Gables” from your local public library or buy one online(Amazon or EBay) -A template for Book Club work will be provided -Vintage Homemade Journal Supplies: 10 sheets of regular 8.5x11” printer paper, tea bags, twine or ribbon for binding, pencil, glue stick, scissors, 2-4 regular sized white envelopes, a basic watercolor paint set, a few flowers or leaves suitable for pressing(pansy, wildflower, violets), a heavy book or two for pressing flowers. I will communicate which of these supplies are needed at your computer station well ahead of each class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified teacher with 26 years of experience in Canadian classrooms. I specialize in Middle Years English and have led hundreds of book clubs with countless fifth and sixth grade children. I have truly enjoyed every minute of it. Perhaps most telling of all, I have been enthralled with “Anne of Green Gables” my whole life...so much so, that I went to Prince Edward Island and bought a farmhouse there!! Reviews
Live Group Course
$28
weekly or $140 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 252 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-7 learners per class
