Novel Study | Upper Elementary | Middle School
In a 1:1 setting with a literacy specialist, we will read and analyze a novel of your choosing. Current titles include The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and Restart by Gordon Korman. Skills: vocabulary, reading comprehension, making predictions
Brittney Machovec | Literacy & ESL Specialist
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Between classes and in preparation for the next section, your student will be provided with a short homework packet. It consists of 4 pages: vocabulary definitions, vocabulary use, multiple choice questions about what they've read and a chapter summary. It is due by the beginning of the next class. Completing this will help them recall what they've read and be prepared to discuss in class. The next week's homework packet will be available immediately following our current week's class.Assessment
A final assessment will be provided prior to the final class.Certificate of Completion
A personalized Certificate of Completion will be provided for students who complete all homework packets and contribute to class discussions.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
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➡️ This class listing includes (2) different novel study options for your family to choose from. You may choose either book or could study both in succession if interested. We will not study both novels at the same time, however. Please read below for details about your choices and send me a message with any questions. ⬅️
🗓 SCHEDULING 🗓
THE WILD ROBOT is designed to be completed in nine classes. Please keep this in mind when booking.
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In this 1:1 novel study, we will dive into a wildly popular and entertaining story, The Wild Robot. This novel is about a shipwrecked robot who learns to survive by observing and befriending the animals native to her new island. Set in the future when crates of robots are carted on cargo ships and climate change kicks up violent storms, the story mixes artificial intelligence with wilderness survival. It remains one of my family's favorite read aloud stories.
The course curriculum divides our story into 8 parts (sections) + a final class to review the exam. The learner will complete a homework packet, 4 pages in length, for each section. The class will flow as follows:
Prior to Class 1: Read Chapters 1 - 10 & submit Section 1 homework before class.
Class 1: We will complete introductions, share, discuss and review Section 1 homework. Read Chapters 11-12 together in class.
Assignment: Read Chapters 13 - 20 & submit Section 2 homework before Class 2.
Class 2: Share, discuss and review Section 2 homework packet, covering chapters 11 - 20. Read Chapters 21 - 22 together in class.
Assignment: Read Chapters 23 -30 & submit Section 3 homework before Class 3.
Class 3: Share, discuss and review Section 3 homework packet, covering chapters 21 - 30. Read Chapters 31 - 32 together in class.
Assignment: Read Chapters 33 - 40 & submit Section 4 homework before Class 4.
Class 4: Share, discuss and review Section 4 homework packet, covering chapters 31 - 40. Read Chapters 41 - 42 together in class.
Assignment: Read Chapters 43 - 50 & submit Section 5 homework before Class 5.
Class 5: Share, discuss and review Section 5 homework packet, covering chapters 41 - 50. Read Chapters 51 - 52 together in class.
Assignment: Read Chapters 53 - 60 & submit Section 6 homework before Class 6.
Class 6: Share, discuss and review Section 6 homework packet, covering chapters 51 - 60. Read Chapters 61 - 62 together in class.
Assignment: Read Chapters 63 - 70 & submit Section 7 homework before Class 7.
Class 7: Share, discuss and review Section 7 homework packet, covering chapters 61 - 70. Read Chapters 71 - 72 together in class.
Assignment: Read Chapters 73 - 80 & submit Section 8 homework before Class 8.
Class 8: Share, discuss and review Section 8 homework packet, covering chapters 71 - 80. Discuss "Behind The Scenes" notes from the author.
Assignment: A final assessment consisting of 13 questions will be assigned and due by the final class.
Class 9: Final class! Final assessment due. Preview "The Wild Robot Escapes" & watch the movie trailer for The Wild Robot, releasing in September 2024.
Personalized Certificates of Completion will be sent to each learner following this meeting.
🗓 SCHEDULING 🗓
RESTART is designed to be completed in seven classes. Please keep this in mind when booking.
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In this 1:1 novel study, we will dive into a thought provoking middle school nonfiction text, Restart, by bestselling author Gordon Korman.
"A boy who's been a bully and hanging out with the wrong friends gets a new start
after a memory-loss-inducing accident. But can someone really change who he is, or
will the old him merely come back over time?" (Scholastic)
The course curriculum divides our story into 6 parts (sections) + a final meeting to review the test. The learner will complete a homework packet, 4 pages in length, for each section. Topics include: identifying main characters and their perspective, theme, making predictions and critical thinking. My teaching style for this class is structured (see below) and also enjoyable as both learner and myself share our different viewpoints of the story as it unfolds.
The class will flow as follows:
Prior to Class 1:
Read Chapters 1-5 & submit Section 1 homework before class
During Class 1:
We will discuss and review Section 1 homework and read the beginning of the next section together
Assignment: Read Chapters 6-10 & submit Section 2 homework
During Class 2:
We will discuss and review Section 2 homework and read the beginning of the next section together
Assignment: Read Chapters 11-15 & submit Section 3 homework
During Class 3:
We will discuss and review Section 3 homework and read the beginning of the next section together
Assignment: Read Chapters 16-20 & submit Section 4 homework
During Class 4:
We will discuss and review Section 4 homework and read the beginning of the next section together
Assignment: Read Chapters 21-25 & submit Section 5 homework
During Class 5:
We will discuss and review Section 5 homework and read the beginning of the next section together
Assignment: Read Chapters 26-30 & submit Section 6 homework
During Class 6:
We will discuss and review Section 6 homework
Assignment: Complete and submit final test (2 pages in length, multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions)
During Class 7:
We will review the submitted test, discussing our opinions and critiques of the novel as a whole. Certificate of completion provided!Learning Goals
Students will dive into a thought provoking and interesting novel, along side their Certified Science of Reading literacy specialist. Learning goals include reading comprehension, vocabulary, making predictions and analyzing themes.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Neurodiverse learners are welcome, with sufficient communication from parents with how to best support your learner.
Parental Guidance
You know your student best. Please review both book options through Common Sense Media before registering for class, linked below. Any and all sticky points of the book are noted in their review.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-wild-robot
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/restart
Class announcements and homework will be provided via the Outschool classroom.
Pre-Requisites
Your student should be comfortable reading aloud and completing a short, weekly homework assignment.
Joined January, 2024
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Northern Iowa
Certified Science of Reading Specialist
Homeschooling parent of four Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$26
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-15
