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Novel Study With Poetry and Humanities: The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family
Malikai Bass M.A
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In this book club, we will celebrate Autism Acceptance month by reading a novel and poetry by actually autistic authors that feature a variety of autistic characters. We will also practice inferences, character studies, and vocabulary.
Class experience
This class goes a step beyond your average book club and is designed to support neurodivergent learners. The texts are chosen with high concepts and interest but with easier language. Texts chosen are available on platforms with dyslexia-friendly options including audiobooks. Scaffolding is provided for new or non-literal language. The course is taught by a neurodivergent educator. Additionally, each unit includes at least one book with a neurodivergent character so that learners have the...
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.3 Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.6 Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author's point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.9 Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
I am an autistic adult with adhd and other forms of neurodivergence. I have been working as a peer mentor and tutor for over 11 years. I have completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Differences program and have worked in a wide variety of community and education settings. I have a degree in education and human development and am studying disability studies at the graduate level. I completed my undergraduate thesis on depictions of neurodiversity in children's literature.
The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family Notebook Pencil Teacher Provided Workbook (Printable)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This book contains scenes of ableism from peers and adults. There is no physical violence or slurs. This classes uses nearpod. Students will need to be able to click a link and chat and use their first name to identify their work on the nearpod. No log-in or other personal identifying information is collected.
The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family by Sarah Kapit
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Hello, I have thirteen years of experience in education. As an eclectic academic learner, I had lots of opportunities to benefit others with my unique understanding and gifted perspective as a twice exceptional learner. I hold a master’s degree in...
Group Class
$120
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-6 learners per class
