Pokémon Book Club: The Four Star Challenge (Book Study)
New challenges await our favorite trainer in the Orange Island league. But these gym battles are very unusual, even for Ash! Can he win, even one? Let's find out in an activity-based book club designed for PokeFans!
Tammy Wenhame, Certified Educator
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4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
Our favorite trainer has a problem! How can he win an Orange Islands gym badge if he doesn't understand the challenges? Confronted with a new set of twists and turns, Ash has to find help from his friends and trusty yellow Pokemon to even have a chance at winning. Can Ash overcome the islands' challenges? Let's find out in an activity-based book club designed for PokeFans! To keep in the spirit of an actual book club, we will start each meeting with a Socratic style discussion topic, followed by completing a summary writing or academic learning activity-based project (see weekly details below). Each class discussion will feature new vocabulary, literary terms, story plot, character types, and more. We will also dive into traditional book club discussions as well, such as "what do you think will happen next?" or "How can we improve upon the writer's point-of-view, here." Of course, there will be heaps of themed activities and PokeTalk as well. Remember, this is a class of PokeFans, discussion lengths will vary, and student participation is highly encouraged. Week One: Chapters 1- 3 (please read these chapters before class one) Class discussion: story, character, and plot predictions Introduction to the parts of a story (exposition, rising action, story climax & resolution) Chat Map Summary Writing Activity Week Two: Chapters 4-6 Let's talk about rising action, character types, traits, and story problem(s). Introduction to the parts of a story (rising action and story climax) Never Ending PokeBall Bookmark Week Three: Chapters 7-9 Let's investigate literary symbols: Did our main character solve the problem? Can we predict the ending? Introduction to the parts of a story (falling action and story resolution) Orange Island Badges Character Book Week Four: Chapter 10-11 (Finish our book!) Let's tie together all we've learned! Review of parts of a story (exposition, rising action, story climax & resolution) Summary PokeSpinner We will be reading: The Four-Star Challenge ISBN:978-1-338-17573-8. Your student will need a copy of this book. Obtain a copy at Amazon or Barnes and Noble websites. See the material note below for purchasing links. Find used copies at Thriftbooks and Abebooks. Use the ISBN in the search feature to obtain the copy used in class.
Learning Goals
This book club will inspire your student to love reading (and maybe a bit of writing too!). My educational goal is to enable your student to enter into the reading and book discussion process without fear and have fun! Our book club materials are not graded; however, please contact me if your student needs an assigned grade.
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Parental Guidance
This book does not contain any sensitive topics and is geared toward rising third graders through fifth grade. Approximately 8 to 11 years of age.
Supply List
Your student will need a copy of this book for our class. I recommend purchasing this copy several weeks before class begins. The list below is optional purchasing locations. These are all non-affiliated links. As always, you are welcome to purchase the book from your favorite retailers. Use the listed ISBN to buy with confidence. Class Supplies: Our Book: Secret of the Pink Pokemon [ISBN:978-1-338-17567-7] Various PDFs - Supplied upon enrollment. Purchase the book at these websites: Abe Books: https://www.abebooks.com/9780439169448/Pokemon-Four-Star-Challenge-Chapter-Book-0439169445/plp Amazon Book Purchasing Link: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Pink-Pok%C3%A9mon-Classic-Chapter/dp/133817567X Scholastic: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/pokemon-ch-bk-11-the-four-star-challenge-by-tracey-west/
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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The Four-Star Challenge ISBN:978-1-338-17573-8
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Mount Union
My educational goal is to enable your student to become engaged in English Language Arts classes through a common theme. I do so by tapping into your learner's Pokemon enthusiasm, which directly translates into an active and engaged learner. Teaching over 4,000 Outschool students and logging more than 800 Outschool educational hours means I provide an experienced, seasoned, and rich educational opportunity. I am a certified Tennessee K-8th grade teacher through The American Board of Teacher Excellence underwritten by a grant from the United States Department of Education to bring more qualified K-12 grade teachers into the USA school system. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English, Communications, and Print Media and a minor in Spanish. You will find more about my Outschool teaching journey on various media outlets, including CBS New York, Business Insider, and the American Board for Teacher Excellence.Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
