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My Father's Dragon Novel Study

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Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
In this book club, the students will read My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett to help improve their reading skills.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(99 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
1-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

6 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
The students may need to read one or two pages independently.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
The students will read My Father's Dragon. This book is at a third to fourth-grade reading level. The readers will work on reading and comprehension skills in class. They will discuss the book with other students. They will practice explaining their opinions to others. We will also talk about the fantasy genre. The students will briefly learn about the different animals that Elmer meets throughout the book. The students will read one or two chapters per class. This will allow us to have enough time for discussion and comprehension questions. The students will be taking turns reading the book. I will ask that the students whisper read while the other students are reading. They will need to be on mute when it is not their turn to read. Reading along with others will help improve their reading skills. I will also add reading skills to the class based on the needs of the students.  During the last class, the students will finish the book, have a final discussion. and draw their own dragon based on what they learn in the book. 
Week 1: Introduce fantasy, character traits, and read chapter 1
Week 2: Read chapters 2 and 3
Week 3: Read chapters 4 and 5, discuss monkeys, boars, and tigers
Week 4: Read chapters 6 and 7, discuss rhinos and lions
Week 5: Read chapters 8 and 9, discuss gorillas and crocodiles
Week 6: Read chapter 10, comprehension fun, draw your own dragon

Please request a different day and time if you need one.

Learning Goals

The students will practice reading and answering comprehension questions.

Other Details

Supply List
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett (there are free copies online) 
Let me know if you need a link for the book.
Handouts 
Paper, pencils, crayons, markers
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified early childhood, elementary education, and reading specialist. I have been a teacher for over seventeen years. I have taught English as a second language for over six years. I love to use my degrees in psychology, history, political science, and biology to help students learn. I teach reading, ESL, history, and science classes. I think that students should have fun while learning. I love hockey and volunteering at the library and museum.

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