What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Prior to each meeting of the ‘Super Sleuths’ book club, the students will be given the name of the book to read ahead of the meeting for that week. *A worksheet will be available to complete after reading each book. There will be a couple of extra fun activities you can print out for your learner to do in their free time. :)Assessment
The assessment will be an informal one done as each class discussion occurs.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
In this on-going class, students will read one book a week in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew mysteries. Eight year old Nancy has some cases to crack! She will need the help of her two best friends, George and Bess. Can you help too? We will meet once a week for each book. When we come together there will be discussions about the book of the week that they have read before class and working on comprehension skills such as main idea, characters, details, problems, authors purpose, etc. After each class, the students will be reminded of the next book to read. If someone enrolls after the start of the book, information will be given to them as to what book to read for that week. I feel that reading, both alone or with a group, has an impact on who we are and how we interact with the world around us. No matter the students’ ages, or whether it is in a small group setting or large group discussion, conversing about books tends to turn into conversations about being human. Book clubs give each learner a sense of belonging and provides connections in many ways. My ultimate goal is to design a positive, affirming experience each time we come together. ** My teaching style is organized and full of fun while being relaxed and friendly at the same time. So come be a part of my class! This class will meet weekly. Students will be expected to have read the book for that week in order to discuss in each class. The book we will cover will be updated weekly. **Your student will read the first book before our first meeting together. :) **There will be worksheets to complete before each meeting to discuss together in class about what they read. This will be sent with the weekly email from me. :) #1 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Sleepover Sleuths’ *Wear your pajamas! #2 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Scream for Ice Cream’ *Bring a bowl of ice cream or other delicious snack! #3 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Pony Problems’ *Bring a picture of your favorite animal! #4 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Cinderella Ballet Mystery’ *Bring something that is special to you. #5 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Case of the Sneaky Snowman’ *Let’s have a cup of hot chocolate! #6 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Fashion Disaster’ *Share your pet either by picture or live! #7 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Circus Scare’ *Let’s eat some popcorn like we are at the circus! #8 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Lights, Camera... Cats!’ *Tell me about your favorite movie. #9 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Halloween Hoax’ *Have you ever been to a haunted house or been scared? I want to hear about it! #10 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Ticket Trouble’ *Peanuts, popcorn, cracker jacks? Corny Dog? Hot Dog? Yum! #11 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Ski School Sneak’ *Tell me what you would do if it snowed today! #12 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Valentine’s Day Secret’ *Do you have a Valentine card that is special to you? #13 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Chick-Napped’ *What do you like about spring? #14 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Zoo Crew Overnight At the Zoo’ *Bring your favorite stuffed animal. #15 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Mall Madness’ *Tell me about your first day of school! #16 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Thanksgiving Thief’ *Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Is so, what are your traditions? #17 Wedding Disaster *Have you ever been a flower girl in a wedding or been to a wedding? Tell us about it! #18 Earth Day Escapade *Do you recycle or conserve energy or water? #19 April Fool’s Day *Have you ever played a joke on someone? #20 Treasure Trouble *If you found some treasure, what would you do with it? #21 Double Take * #22 Unicorn Uproar *Do you believe in unicorns? #23 Babysitting Bandit *I grew up babysitting. Have you ever babysat? #24 Princess Mix-up Mystery *Let’s make our hair fancy for class! #25 Buggy Breakout *What is your favorite insect? Why? #26 Camp Creepy *If you have made a model of something before, bring it to class to show us. #27 Cat Burglar Caper *If you have a cat as a pet, bring it to class! #28 Time Thief *If you had a time capsule, what would you put in it? #29 Designed For Disaster *Draw a picture of an outfit you would design. #30 Dance Off *Do you take dance classes or just like to dance? Tell us about it. #31 The Make-a-Pet Mystery *Have you ever been to Build-a-Bear? #32 Cape Mermaid Mystery *Do you believe in mermaids? #33 The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle *Have you ever been to a pumpkin patch? #34 Cupcake Chaos *I love cupcakes! What is your favorite cupcake?
Learning Goals
*Students will work on comprehension skills.
*Students will learn to work together in a group setting during open discussions.
*Students will work on story retell.
*Students will practice asking and answering questions in complete sentences.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents, I have chosen books that are interesting and fun for the students as they read, share ideas, discuss with each other and is appropriate for this age group. Please research each book on your own so you are comfortable with the content. As the parent or guardian, it is your role to make sure that the books are appropriate for your child as each child is different.
Supply List
The following books are needed for this book club: All books can be found at the following businesses: Amazon, Ebay, Barnes & Noble or Target. I ordered off of Amazon, Ebay and Target. You can also check with your local library. #1 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Sleepover Sleuths’ *Wear your pajamas! #2 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Scream for Ice Cream’ *Bring a bowl of ice cream or other delicious snack! #3 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Pony Problems’ *Bring a picture of your favorite animal! #4 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Cinderella Ballet Mystery’ *Bring something that is special to you. #5 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Case of the Sneaky Snowman’ *Let’s have a cup of hot chocolate! #6 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Fashion Disaster’ *Share your pet either by picture or live! #7 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Circus Scare’ *Let’s eat some popcorn like we are at the circus! #8 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Lights, Camera... Cats!’ *Tell me about your favorite movie. #9 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Halloween Hoax’ *Have you ever been to a haunted house or been scared? I want to hear about it! #10 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Ticket Trouble’ *Peanuts, popcorn, cracker jacks? Corny Dog? Hot Dog? Yum! #11 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Ski School Sneak’ *Tell me what you would do if it snowed today! #12 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Valentine’s Day Secret’ *Do you have a Valentine card that is special to you? #13 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Chick-Napped’ *What do you like about spring? #14 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘The Zoo Crew Overnight At the Zoo’ *Bring your favorite stuffed animal. #15 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Mall Madness’ *Tell me about your first day of school! #16 Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew ‘Thanksgiving Thief’ *Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Is so, what are your traditions? #17 Wedding Disaster *Have you ever been a flower girl in a wedding or been to a wedding? Tell us about it! #18 Earth Day Escapade *Do you recycle or conserve energy or water? #19 April Fool’s Day *Have you ever played a joke on someone? #20 Treasure Trouble *If you found some treasure, what would you do with it? #21 Double Take * #22 Unicorn Uproar *Do you believe in unicorns? #23 Babysitting Bandit *I grew up babysitting. Have you ever babysat? #24 Princess Mix-up Mystery *Let’s make our hair fancy for class! #25 Buggy Breakout *What is your favorite insect? Why? #26 Camp Creepy *If you have made a model of something before, bring it to class to show us. #27 Cat Burglar Caper *If you have a cat as a pet, bring it to class! #28 Time Thief *If you had a time capsule, what would you put in it? #29 Designed For Disaster *Draw a picture of an outfit you would design. #30 Dance Off *Do you take dance classes or just like to dance? Tell us about it. #31 The Make-a-Pet Mystery *Have you ever been to Build-a-Bear? #32 Cape Mermaid Mystery *Do you believe in mermaids? #33 The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle *Have you ever been to a pumpkin patch? #34 Cupcake Chaos *I love cupcakes! What is your favorite cupcake?
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Lamar University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Texas A&M University
I am an experienced elementary teacher and reading specialist. Reading is my passion and I love inspiring reading in the young child!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-4 learners per class