Novel Study Book Club 1 - Sideways Stories From Wayside School
In this 4-week self-paced book club, students will read the fictional novel and practice recalling info, identifying details, analyzing texts, and vocabulary. Weekly instructional videos will be available on the class homepage.
Annet C., M.A.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. - Weekly instructional video - Weekly assigned reading (chapters) - Weekly tasks to share as a discussion post with the classCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Class Structure (4-week flex class with pre-recorded instructional videos): - Learners will read through the novel (Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar) in 4 weeks following the pre-determined schedule, but it is fine to read ahead. Please get a copy of the book from the bookstore or library. - Learners will watch one or more instructional videos each week related to reading comprehension techniques and strategies for completing the weekly tasks. - Learners will submit their individual assignments to the teacher for private feedback. - Learners will complete for reading comprehension practice. - Weekly handouts for the activities will be provided every Thursday (depending on the section schedule). Interaction: - The teacher will provide written/video feedback to each student after the weekly tasks are graded.
Learning Goals
Improve reading comprehension skills by skimming, scanning, recalling details, answering true or false questions, answering multiple-choice questions, providing short answers/written responses, creating diagrams, and comparing and contrasting characters.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapters 1-8
discussion question, Venn diagrams to compare characters, reading comprehension activity 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Chapters 9-15
discussion question, t-chart for character analysis, reading comprehension activity 9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Chapters 16-22
discussion question, crossword puzzle for vocabulary review, reading comprehension activity Lesson 4:
Chapters 23-30
reflection on reading content, reading comprehension activity Other Details
Parental Guidance
- Learners may need caregiver assistance in accessing Quizziz the first time for the reading comprehension game.
Supply List
- Learners will need to have a copy of the book: Sideway Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (available at bookstores and libraries). - If learners would like to complete the tasks/handouts digitally, they can use Adobe or Microsoft Office. - If learners would like to complete the tasks by hand, they can print the handouts, complete by hand, and take a picture for submission. - If learners don't have a printer and would like to complete the tasks by hand, they can use their own paper, and take a picture for submission.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
- Learners will need to have a copy of the book: Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (available at bookstores and libraries).
Joined July, 2021
5.0
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Athabasca University
- Miss Annet is a certified Teach English as a Second Language teacher in Canada. She also has a Master of Arts in Cultural and Educational Studies. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 10 learners
Ages: 8-14
