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Novel Study: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt - Summer Camp
Nicole Trusky
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(462)
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.
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...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 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 worksheetLesson 2Lesson 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 assignmentLesson 3Lesson 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 homeworkLesson 4Lesson 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 homeworkLesson 5Lesson Five-Read Ch 22-Epilogue before class -Guided discussion on chapters 22-Epilogue -Vocabulary words -One Sentence Summaries for chapters 22-Epilogue -Book Review assignment in-class
- 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.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessment
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: Students will complete reading outside of class and will work on homework as an assessment of progress.
Students will need to have a physical, digital, or audio copy of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2019
4.9
462reviews
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...
Group Class
$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
