Mrs. B’s Book Club: Let’s Read Stone Fox!
Young Readers Will Love This Short Chapter Book About A Boy Who Must Win A Dog Sled Race, But Can He Beat Stone Fox?
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(791)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will read 1-2 chapters per week for homework.Assessment
Informal ongoing assessment will take place during the Outschool video sessions through questions and discussions about the novel.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
“Stone Fox” is a must-read for learners who have a soft spot in their heart for animals and for those who know what it means to love a grandparent. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend,"Stone Fox" will leave you on the edge of your seat one minute and pull on your heartstrings the next. It is a quick read, beautifully told, and truly a classic. Meetings are once a week and will follow this format: -Meeting One: Introductions and we will read Chapter 1 and 2 together. Chapter 3 will be for homework. -Meeting Two: Discussion and sharing time. We will read Chapter 4 together. Chapter 5 will be for homework. -Meeting Three: Discussion and sharing time. We will read Chapter 6 and 7 together. Chapter 8 will be for homework. -Meeting Four: Discussion and sharing time. We will read Chapter 9 and 10 together.
Learning Goals
Learning Goals:
-to enjoy a short children's chapter book written by a critically acclaimed storyteller
-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
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a copy of the novel “Stone Fox” by the author John Reynolds’s Gardiner which can be easily ordered online, or borrowed from your local library. A digital copy is also just fine. More info will be available upon enrollment.
3 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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. “Stone Fox”has been part of my classroom literature collection for many years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly or $44 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-5 learners per class
