Mrs. B's Semester Book Club: Let’s Read Anne’s House of Dreams!
Kindred Spirits will love this splendid book club featuring the 5th novel in the “Anne of Green Gables” series!
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. -Reading of the novel is done as homework before each meeting(If the text is too hard for your child to understand, parents should 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: -pick a short paragraph to read aloud -pick three new vocabulary words from the assigned text -create a discussion question from the assigned text -A template will be provided for learners to record the above assignments for each meeting -A fun "House of Dreams Craft" activity will take place during each class but students may choose to work on their house creations in between classes as much or little as they would likeAssessment
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 6 - 9
Kindred spirits, you are warmly invited to another rapturous "Anne" book club with Mrs. B! We will meet once a week in this 8 week course and set our sights on what happens to Anne and Gilbert! We will also meet many new characters, like the Lighthouse Keeper, Captain Jim! ** Please Note: In the first meeting, we will briefly discuss the novel "Anne of Windy Poplars(the 4th book in the series) to set the stage for our feature novel: "Anne's House of Dreams". Reading "Anne of Windy Poplars" is not required prior to this course, but perhaps encouraged for a more fulfilling experience. We will end each meeting with a wonderful craft activity, namely, creating our own versions of Anne and Gilbert's new house! Various house design options will be discussed(digital, Lego, ceramic, cardboard, popsicle sticks, modelling clay), and everyone may choose what medium they would like to use for their "House of Dreams Craft". Creativity will be encouraged and celebrated! As in previous book clubs from the series, this craft is optional, and if learners would rather just enjoy the novel and not do the craft, that is absolutely fine. Here is a breakdown of our meetings: Eight Week Schedule Outline First Week: Meeting #1: Introductions, discuss "Anne of Windy Poplars", begin reading Chapter 1 of the novel "Anne's House of Dreams", discuss options for our "House of Dreams Craft" Second Week: Meeting #2: Discuss Chapters 2-7, work on our "House of Dreams Craft" Third Week: Meeting #3: Discuss Chapters 8-13, work on our "House of Dreams Craft" Fourth Week: Meeting #4: Discuss Chapters 14-18, work on our "House of Dreams Craft" Fifth Week: Meeting #5: Discuss Chapters 19-24, work on our "House of Dreams Craft" Sixth Week: Meeting #6: Discuss Chapters 25-30, work on our "House of Dreams Craft" Seventh Week: Meeting #7: Discuss chapters 31-35 Eighth Week: Meeting #8: Discuss chapters 36-40, present our "House of Dreams Craft", say our fond farewells!
Learning Goals
Learning Goals:
-become interested and dedicated to a series of books(studies show that children who finish a series of books perform better in school and are more likely to become lifelong readers)
-analyze, relate to, discuss, and ENJOY the main character Anne Shirley and her growth as the series progresses
-read short paragraphs aloud and practice fluency and expression
-expand vocabulary
-enjoy a bond with fellow readers
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents please note that there are instances in the novel of subtle racist character descriptions which were more commonplace during the time frame the book was written. It will be pointed out in class that racism in any form should never be acceptable. In addition, some of the new characters in the series have very troubling lives, including a young lady whose husband is a mean alcoholic.
Parents, feel free to read the book aloud to your child if the vocabulary or reading level proves too challenging or if you want to skip over certain sections you feel your child is not ready for. Reading aloud to your child is a wonderful experience for everyone.
Supply List
-A copy of the novel “Anne's House of Dreams” from your local public library, or buy the novel at a book store or online(Amazon or EBay) -craft supplies for your learner to create a model house, options will be discussed during our first class
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified teacher with over 26 years of experience in Canadian classrooms. I specialize in Middle Years English and have led hundreds of book clubs with countless students. I have truly enjoyed every minute of it. Perhaps most telling of all, I have been enthralled with Anne Shirley my whole life...so much so, that I went to Prince Edward Island and bought a farmhouse there!! It is a 10 minute drive from my house to the Cape Tryon Lighthouse that was the inspiration for Captain Jim's Lighthouse in the novel "Anne's House of Dreams".Reviews
Live Group Class
$112
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-8 learners per class
