Novel Study: Shiloh
In this novel study students will read the Newbery Medal-winning book, Shiloh while covering a variety of reading skills. This book is about a young boy who finds an abused dog and does everything he can to help get the dog in a good home.
Tracy Frye
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
9 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classProjects
1-2 throughout the classMastery Evaluation
7 Quizzes and 1 TestClass Experience
In this class students will be reading the Newberry Medal- winning novel by Phillis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh. Shiloh is about a young boy who finds a beagle (named Shiloh) who has been abused by his owner. The boy wants the dog to be in a good loving home so he does everything he can to help the dog. Introducing the Novel: During the 1st class we will start off with a book commercial to introduce the book. We will then make predictions about what we think will happen. I will start off reading the book but then the students will take turns volunteering to read. Reading the novel: Each day we gather we will discuss the chapters read at home and then the students will read the a chapter or 2 and complete a reading activity to go along with the chapter. Week 1 1/6-1/10- Chapters 1-5 Week 2 1/13-1/17- Chapter 6-10 Week 31/20-1/24- Chapter 11-15 Reading Skills: Setting/Characters Text Connections Sequence Cause & Effect Problem & Solution Point of View Situation & Reaction Visualization Asking Questions Compare & Contrast Main Idea & Detail Inferencing Prediction Theme Summarizing & Plot Assignments: -There will be 1 worksheet/assignment to go along with each chapter. -Quizzes- there will be a quiz every few chapters to check for understanding - Test- there will be an overall test to check for understanding of the book - Project- There will be 1 choice project for students to complete to show off the novel Time Spent Outside of Class: Students will need to read at least 1 chapter each day we do not have class as well as complete the activity that goes along with it. This time could vary depending on your learner. Students will also be expected to do certain assignments outside of class (one being the project) so that we have more time to read the book together and so they can be creative and choose the project they like best. Interaction Between Learners: Students will get to interact with each other through group discussions about the book, reading allowed together, and during the activity of the day. Group discussions will occur during class and online in the classroom.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Overview of the Book
When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight—and also big trouble. It turns out the dog, which Marty names Shiloh, belongs to Judd Travers, who drinks too much and has a gun—and abuses his dogs. So when Shiloh runs away from Judd to Marty, Marty just has to hide him and protect him from Judd. But Marty's secret becomes too big for him to keep to himself, and it exposes his entire family to Judd's anger. How far will Marty have to go to make Shiloh his?
Based on this overview it may not be suitable for some students.
Supply List
Shiloh By Phillis Reynolds Naylor ISBN-13: 9780689835827 ISBN-10: 0689835825 *The book can be purchased or borrowed from a library
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Shiloh By Phillis Reynolds Naylor
ISBN-13: 9780689835827
ISBN-10: 0689835825
Joined June, 2022
4.5
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Health/PE
I have been teaching for 7 years in various subjects and grade levels. One passion I have had since I was younger was reading. One way I like to share my love of reading and instill the love of reading into students is by holding novel studies and book clubs. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly or $90 for 9 classes3x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class
