Mrs. B's Book Club: Let’s Read Owls in the Family!
This Farley Mowat Canadian classic for youngsters is a perfect chapter book for animal lovers and those who like a good chuckle!
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(791)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework: 15-25 pages per weekAssessment
Informal ongoing assessment will take place during the Outschool video sessions through questions and discussions about the novel.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This short chapter book is a must read for young animal lovers! Written by master storyteller Farley Mowatt, and based on his own boyhood experiences on the Saskatchewan prairies, "Owls in the Family" will leave you in stitches one minute and pull on your heartstrings the next. Meetings are once a week and will follow this format: -Week One: Introductions and we will read Chapter 1 together. Chapter 2 and 3 will be for homework. -Week Two: Discussion and sharing time. We will read Chapter 4 together. Chapter 5, 6, and 7 will be for homework. -Week Three: Discussion and sharing time. We will read Chapter 8 together. Chapter 9 and 10 will be for homework. -Week Four: Discussion and sharing time. We will read Chapter 11 together.
Learning Goals
Learning Goals:
-to enjoy a short children's chapter book written by a critically acclaimed author and naturalist
-to share the joy of reading with others
-to practice small group discussion skills such as listening, responding to others respectfully, and stating opinions respectfully
-to learn about plot, setting, and character development
-to learn how to decode tricky words and read for meaning
-to practice reading small sections aloud with expression and fluency
-to broaden geography knowledge about the Canadian prairies, a unique environment in North America
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a copy of “Owls in the Family” by Farley Mowatt from the local library, or a copy can be purchased from Amazon or EBay for $3-$7.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google maps
Joined April, 2020
5.0
791reviews
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. “Owls in the Family” has been part of my classroom literature collection for many years. Growing up on the Canadian prairies I can certainly relate and speak to the author’s unique point of view. Reviews
Live Group Class
$52
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 62 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-5 learners per class
