Novel Study: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt - Summer Camp
Join us as we follow Winnie's adventures as she meets the Tuck family and learns their secret! In this class, we will read and discuss Tuck Everlasting.
Nicole Trusky
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4.9
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will complete reading outside of class and will work on homework as an assessment of progress.Class Experience
Ready to join Winnie as she discovers the Tuck family secret? In this class, we will follow along with Winifred "Winnie" Foster as she meets Jesse Tuck and his family, learns his family's secret, and tries to outwit the man in the yellow suit. This is a novel study class, where students will read the assigned chapters ahead of time and we will come together each class to discuss what we have read and share what we have worked on for homework. Each class we will begin with a guided discussion of what we have read, then the students will share their one sentence summaries for each chapter, and we will work on our assigned in-class work together. This class relies on student participation and it is often hard to participate in a meaningful way in the chat, so microphone use will be required for this class. For class, students will need to have a physical, digital, or audio copy of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Students will be given a study guide to use during class prior to the first class. We will be using the pages of the novel study guide both in class and for the homework and students will need to print portions of the guide. **The reading assigned for each class should be done prior to coming to class! We will be discussing the listed chapters each class meeting, so the student needs to have read them prior to class time.**
Learning Goals
Students will learn about character traits, plot, and themes.
Students will learn new vocabulary.
Students will learn to summarize what they have read.
Students will work on interpersonal skills as they discuss the novel with their peers.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Lesson One
-Read Ch 1-5 before class
-For the first class, we will spend a portion of the class going over the novel study guide and I will explain how in-class work and homework will be assigned
-Guided discussion on chapters 1-5
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 1-5
-Begin filling in Character Traits worksheet 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson Two
-Read Ch 6-11 before class
-Guided discussion on chapters 6-11
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 6-11
-Book Themes worksheet in-class assignment 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson Three
-Read Ch 12-16 before class
-Guided discussion on chapters 12-16
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 12-16
-Diary Entry writing assignment for homework 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson Four
-Read Ch 17-21 before class
-Guided discussion on chapters 17-21
-Vocabulary words
-One Sentence Summaries for chapters 17-21
-Venn Diagram Yourself and a Character assignment in-class
-Favorite Scene Illustration for homework 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to have a physical, digital, or audio copy of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2019
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484reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Wilson College
Bachelor's Degree in History from Wilson College
Hi everyone! I'm Nicole Trusky, a homeschooling mom of three and lover of all things history and pop culture! I have a Master in Humanities with a concentration in American Studies and have been studying history for as long as I can remember (my Bachelors is in History and Political Science!). I have been homeschooling my own children since 2011 and have been teaching other homeschoolers since 2016.
I had a few wonderful professors who taught History through material culture and a focus on the lived experiences of marginalized groups in American History. This is something I'll be emphasizing in my Outschool courses because learning about the past is not just memorizing names and dates, but learning how people really lived! My history courses focus heavily on the lived experiences of the people of the past. We read lots of primary sources written by the people who lived it and we analyze those sources for bias, credibility, and more. My goal is to teach students to love history and to get into the habit of questioning what they read for reliability.
**Please note:
- All of my classes, especially my US History classes, are inclusive and anti-racist.
-Occasionally, I take time off for holidays or other reasons. These off days will always reflect in the set class dates and are not spur of the moment. However, I don't list off weeks in my class listings since I may have sections that the off days do not apply to. Please check all class section dates to make sure you are ok with the class run time and possible days off
-All listed class times are approximate. Often, I have very eager and quick students who whiz through material. I do not believe in busy work and feel that if students have learned the material, they do not need to be given additional work just to fill time. For this reason, classes may end 3-5 minutes early. I strive to NOT stay late in a class since I know many students are going from one class to the other and I don't want to make them late for their next class.Reviews
Live Group Course
$55
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
4-8 learners per class
