Nonfiction Scavenger Hunt
Nonfiction books have many text features that help the reader through the book. This class will introduce these features in a fun way! This is a great Language arts class that will help improve reading skills.
Mrs. Jeanne
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(24)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. With a parent's guidance, students are asked to find 3 or 4 nonfiction books to bring to class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Students are asked to bring a few nonfiction books to this class with them. During class, we will talk about what makes a book a nonfiction text and how it is different than fiction text. We will be introduced to the text features found in most nonfiction text, including a table of contents, index, glossary, photos, diagrams, timelines, headings, bold print, captions, graphs, and more! Students will use the books they brought to class to go on a "scavenger hunt" for each text feature and will be encouraged to share their findings with the group. This will be a class for active learner participation.
Learning Goals
Students will locate text features in a nonfiction text and be introduced to the purpose of these text features.
Other Details
Supply List
With a parent's guidance, students are asked to find 3 or 4 nonfiction books to bring to class. Additionally, they will need a pencil and about 20 sticky/post-it notes.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.8
24reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Jeanne Schoening. I am excited to offer courses in writing, reading, math, science, and social studies for elementary students on Outschool. My classes will have a thematic approach and will include topics that are high interest for children. As a result, you will often find a bit of reading or writing hiding in my science and social studies lessons.
I have been teaching for 27 years in a public school, where I am currently a second grade teacher. I also have experience teaching Kindergarten through fifth grade students in all subject areas. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University, where I also minored in Environmental Science and History. I also have a Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan State University. Furthermore, I have countless hours of Professional Development and am always looking for ways to improve my teaching!
I believe all children can learn, given the right encouragement and instruction, yet they all learn at their own pace. I also believe that learning should be developmentally appropriate, with hands on activities and real world connections.
When I am not teaching, I love to spend time with my family and travel. I am a mom of four wonderful children, well three are actually young adults. Together we love to camp, visit National Parks, cruise, and go to Disney (my favorite). I am a Disney fanatic and collector, as well as a Disney College of Knowledge graduate!
I hope to meet your child in my virtual classroom soon!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
4-9 learners per class
