Not Your Ordinary Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Book Club
This is a Book Club in which learners will discuss the Merlin Mission books, and complete an accompanying writing or art activity.
Teacher Jo B.Ed. M.Ed. Cert. Literacy Instruction
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Learners are expected to have read the week's assigned book before class. The handout is an important component to this class.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
***Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the Magician sends Jack and Annie on an adventure in the Magic Tree House. These books are packed full of fantasy, and non-fiction information, so they appeal to a wide variety of interests. Topics in this exciting book series include: dragons, the famous magician Houdini, sea monsters, Leonardo da Vinci, penguins, castles, Florence Nightingale, penguins and more! Each class will focus on a book from the Magic Treehouse Merlin Missions book series by Mary Pope Osborne. We will discuss the novel in a book club setting by sharing our favorite parts, elements of the story like setting and plot, talking about Annie's and Jack's adventures, what we liked or didn't like, discussing what we learned, the characters, etc. Learners will be encouraged to answer questions, share their opinions and ask their own questions. The children will also complete an activity each week. This could be a personal response, making a short comic strip, a non-fiction writing response, or an art lesson based on an animal or fantasy creature from the text. These will be paper, pencil, scissors, glue stick type of activities and will be posted in the classroom prior to class. Please note that depending on the learner, they may not finish the class activity during the allotted class time. Each class is independent so you can join or leave the club whenever you wish. Class Outline: -Introduction of the week's novel -Book Club discussion -Introduction of the Writing and/ or Art activity with teacher modelling -Time to work on the activity and continued book discussion -Learner sharing -Goodbyes We will not be reading the novels in class. Learners should come to class having read the novel. The novels will be read in order. Please note that the class handout is very important for student engagement. Learners are encouraged to bring their novels to class. ***CLASS SCHEDULE*** September 6, 2023-Book #1 Christmas in Camelot September 13, 2023-Book #2 Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve September 20, 2023-Book #3 Summer of the Sea Serpent September 27, 2023-Book #4 Winter of the Ice Wizard October 4, 2023-Book #5 Carnival at Candlelight October 11, 2023-Book #6 Seasons of the Sandstorms October 18, 2023-Book #7 Night of the New Magicians October 25, 2023-Book #8 Blizzard of the Blue Moon November 1, 2023-Book #9 Dragon of the Red Dawn November 8, 2023-Book #10 Monday with a Mad Genius November 15, 2023-Book #11 Dark Day in the Deep Sea November 22, 2023-Book #12 Eve of the Emperor Penguins November 29, 2023-Book #13 Moonlight on the Magic Flute December 6, 2023-Book #14 A Good Night for Ghosts December 13, 2023-Book #15 Leprechaun in Late Winter December 20-Book #16 A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time December 27, 2023 Book #17 A Crazy Day with Cobras January 3, 2024 Book #18 Dogs in the Dead of Night January 10, 2024 Book #12 Abe Lincoln at Last January 17, 2024 Book #20 A Perfect Time for Pandas January 24, 2024 Book #21 Stallion by Starlight January 31, 2024 Book #22 Hurry Up Houdini February 7, 2024 Book #23 High Time for Heroes February 14, 2024 Book #24 Soccer on Sunday February 21, Book #25 Shadow of the Shark
Learning Goals
Learners will discuss the Magic Tree House Merlin Missions books within a Book Club setting. Learners will talk about the books in a supportive and fun environment and will get to share what they liked, didn't like, the events of the story, their non-fiction learning, etc. They will complete an individual Writing and/ or Art activity for each book. They will learn terms like characters, setting, plot, climax, facts, fiction, etc., while doing engaging activities.
Other Details
Supply List
A class handout will be provided for each class. Learners should have a pencil, eraser, coloring tools, scissors, and a glue stick on hand. Specific materials for each class will be listed one week in advance.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All class materials will be teacher prepared.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Teacher Jo. I live in New Brunswick, Canada. I am a passionate, experienced, creative and motivating educator. I believe that every child has the potential to change the world and I want to be a part of that. I want children to know that they can do anything. My classes are fun, student-driven, experiential and engaging. I hope to meet your learner in my classroom soon.
Now, the boring stuff.
I have 26 years of teaching experience. I have a Masters in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Theory. I was a classroom teacher and an Elementary School Vice Principal. I have an Advanced Certificate in Literacy Instruction with a strong background and passion for teaching students to read, write, listen and speak. I am also an artist. I have a strong foundation in Art Education and love to teach lessons that mesh the Fundamentals of Art with the pure joy of creating something. I would love to meet your child and share my passion for life-long learning for with him or her. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-7 learners per class
