๐ Page Turners: Middle School Book Club (Ages 11-14 | Grades 6-8)
In this 29-week class, students read and discuss middle school books focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary, plot, characters, important quotes and more!
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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What's included
29 live meetings
24 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students are expected to read the assigned chapters, complete reading comprehension questions and vocabulary. The number of pagers varies based on the book. The homework should take about 2 hours to complete each week, depending on the reader. **Please contact the instructor for accommodations :).Assessment
Each class students will play Blooket to check reading comprehension. Instructor will reach out if scores are below 70%.Letter Grade
Grades offered upon request. Please reach out to the instructor for more information :).Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
๐ Explore Timeless Stories & Strengthen Reading Skills! Reading isnโt just an essential skillโitโs an adventure! In this middle school book club, students will dive into a selection of thought-provoking and classic novels, exploring themes of friendship, identity, resilience, and discovery. Through guided reading, interactive discussions, and engaging activities, students will strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis skills. ๐ Featured Books: Throughout this course, students will explore the following novels: ๐ Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonneblick โ A heartfelt story of family, music, and resilience ๐ Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech โ A moving journey of self-discovery and storytelling ๐ The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton โ A classic tale of belonging, identity, and social divisions ๐ The Giver by Lois Lowry โ A thought-provoking dystopian novel about memory and choice ๐ A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine LโEngle โ A science fiction adventure exploring courage and love ๐ What Students Will Learn: Throughout the course, students will: โ Analyze plot events โ Track key story developments and character arcs โ Describe characters โ Examine traits, motivations, and relationships โ Recognize themes โ Explore deeper meanings and life lessons in literature โ Expand vocabulary โ Define and apply new words in context โ Support answers with text evidence โ Strengthen comprehension through textual analysis ๐ How the Course Works: ๐ For each book, students will receive: โ๏ธ A set of comprehension questions & vocabulary words to complete while reading โ๏ธ An introductory video from the instructor, providing background information โ๏ธ Interactive activities to reinforce key concepts ๐ Each class session includes: โ๏ธ A review of comprehension questions, vocabulary, plot points, and character analysis โ๏ธ A discussion of important quotes, themes, and literary elements โ๏ธ A fun, interactive Blooket game based on the assigned chapters! ๐ By the end of this course, students will have developed deeper reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and a love for literature.
Learning Goals
Students will gain knowledge of new vocabulary words by defining unknown words and participating in discussions.Students will learn/review plot elements (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) by participating in discussions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum29 Lessons
over 29 WeeksLesson 1:
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
Chapters 1-5- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
Chapters 6-9- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
Chapters 10-13- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
Chapters 14-17- focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Reading comprehension questions and vocabulary keys are provided after each class.
Pre-reading videos are available for each reading assignment.
Message instructor for specialized accommodations :)
Parental Guidance
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie features a little boy with cancer.
Walk Two Moons includes the death of a mother and a stillborn baby
The Outsiders includes violence (fighting) and a character kills someone
The Giver mentions Stirrings (when characters have mature thoughts about the opposite sex)
A Wrinkle in Time discusses other planets and life on those planets
Blooket does not require an account to access.
Supply List
Students should have a copy of the book with them at home. These books can be found at the local library and online. Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie by Jordan. Sonneblick Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton The Giver by Lois Lowry A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle The instructor will be supplying background information videos, reading comprehension questions, and vocabulary graphic organizers.
ย 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Blooket will be used. Students don't need an account to play.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
I am a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over 15 years of teaching experience with grades 6-12. Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly1x per week, 29 weeks
50 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-18 learners per class
