Ongoing Books 2 Movies Club - How to Train Your Dragon
In this fun and interactive book club, young readers will explore exciting and popular children’s books that were turned into movies! Each week, we’ll talk about a new bestselling book so good it made it to the big screen.
Sarah Spears
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
In this ongoing Movie Book Club class, learners will explore reading comprehension, critical thinking, and media literacy by comparing popular books and their movie adaptations. We’ll focus on story elements like character, plot, setting, and theme. What topics will you cover? Every two months we will dive into a new book-to-movie pairing. Topics include character analysis, theme exploration, storytelling techniques, visual vs. written storytelling, and real-world connections. We’ll also discuss emotions, perspectives, and social themes. How is your class structured? The class follows a predictable weekly routine. We will read aloud 1-2 chapters and then answer discussion questions using visuals and slides. We will compare books to movie adaptations and explore the connection between medias. The class is structured to be engaging, interactive, and supportive of different learning styles. How will you teach? I use a multi-sensory, inclusive teaching approach. Lessons include visual slides, video clips, read-alouds, and group conversations. What’s your teaching style? My teaching style is warm, flexible, and student-led. I focus on building confidence, sparking curiosity, and making reading fun and meaningful through movies. I adapt content to meet each learner where they are. Here is the first three books in this club: Book 1: How to Train Your Dragon Book 2: Matilda Book 3: Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy
Learning Goals
Students will strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills by analyzing and discussing key elements of books and their movie adaptations, including characters, plot, setting, and theme.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This Movie Book Club class is able to support diverse learning needs, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD. It incorporates a structured, predictable routine with visual, auditory, and interactive elements to engage all learners.
Parental Guidance
Some of the books and movies we explore may include mild fantasy violence, emotional themes, or topics such as friendship struggles, loss, or personal growth. All content will be age-appropriate and handled with care, but parents are encouraged to review the book/movie titles ahead of time if they have concerns.
Movie clips shown in class will be short, relevant, and carefully selected to support discussion and learning. Full movies will not be watched during class, but students may be encouraged to watch them at home to enhance understanding.
Supply List
June Book - Bad Guys August Book - Matilda October Book - Coraline
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
June Book - Bad Guys
August Book - Matilda
October Book - Coraline
Joined December, 2024
5.0
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from Coastal Carolina University
As a certified special education teacher with experience supporting neurodiverse learners, I specialize in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that meet a wide range of needs. I have worked extensively with students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other learning differences across various grade levels. I have a love of reading and enjoy teaching through book clubs.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-5 learners per class
