Novel Study: The Candymakers
In this 6 week class students will read The Candymakers, discuss the themes found in the book, and look at vocabulary from the book.
Kaylyn Davis
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(24)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will be asked to read a few chapters for the next class.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This is a 6 week class where the students will read through chapters of The Candymakers each week. Each class we will be discussing the chapters we read, going over vocabulary for the chapters and answering discussion questions. Every student will need a copy of The Candymakers by Wendy Mass and each week they will need to read the chapters before the next class. Students are expected to actively participate during class and with the assigned reading and discussion questions each week.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to establish and share their own thoughts while reading a book. We will be looking at new vocabulary for each of the chapters. Discussing what we think about what has happened, is happening and will happen as we move through the book.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
We will introduce ourselves to each other. I will explain expectations of the class and discuss and introduce the book. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Part 1
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Part 1 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Parts 2 & 3
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Parts 2 & 3 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Part 4
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Part 4 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Logan, Miles, Daisy, and Philip are four lucky contestants competing in the annual New Candy Competition sponsored by the Confectionary Association. They are the four who will be using the Life is Sweet candy factory as their base. If one of them wins, Life is Sweet will be making the winning candy! But wait, it’s not that simple. Clearly, the four contestants are hiding something from each other. Is one a spy? Did one try to steal a key ingredient from the factory? What is the previous connection between them? Will one of them win the competition? What is the secret ingredient at Life is Sweet?
All these questions and more are answered as the novel unfolds. Told by the four children in turn, the reader sees events through alternating perspectives and learns all the pieces to the puzzle–even though those pieces are sometimes hard to recognize. In the end, the four children have to overcome their doubts and trust each other in order to even compete. There’s a bit of emphasis on destiny or fate, but that easily leads into discussions of God’s sovereignty as well! The novel is satisfying, a little crunchy, and coated with a sweet (but not too sweet) candy coating. A fun choice for exploring friendships, getting along with people who are different from you, and solving a mystery to boot.
Supply List
Every student will need a copy of The Candymakers by Wendy Mass.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2021
5.0
24reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Southern Nazarene University
Hi I am Teacher Kaylyn and I have been working with children in many different ways for over 15 years in many different ways. Most recently I have taught online for online since 2019, teaching ESL and here on Outschool. I have a 6 year old son and I am used to high energy fun. I love to make learning fun and I want to share my interests with others. Since I do have a young son I love to teach young students. It is great when they figure something out and you can see something click. I love to read and I really like to do book studies to share that love with others. I have learned that to start a passion for reading you need to find the right books that you can't put down. I want to help others to their own books they are passionate about. I love to make candies and my family loves it when I do also; they get all the samples. I hope to see you in class soon!Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $75 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
