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Popcorn and a Book: Book Club Camp and Movie Talk on "Because of Winn-Dixie".

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Ages 9-12
Live Group Class
In this 1 week reading camp, students will read and discuss the book and then watch the movie in comparison.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(241 reviews)

Live video meetings
3x per week, 1 week
2-10 learners per class
40 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will read the book at home and prepare two open ended questions about the book to ask the class. Question writing should take 5-10 minutes at most. Students will read on their own-pace and time is dependent on each student.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6
Pop some popcorn and come to class with a great book! Snuggle up while students participate in a book discussion and review.  Students will read a novel on their own and come to class prepared to discuss the book. During the first two class meetings using the socratic circle method will be used.  Student will write two open ended questions (no yes or no answers allowed) to ask the class that will lead the discussion of the book.   Before the last meeting, students should watch the movie.  Students will then share their thoughts on the movie in comparison to the book.  Students will make a Venn diagram to compare and contrast each.  My rule of thumb is that students should always read the book first and then watch the movie.  Of course students are encouraged to bring popcorn or another preferred snack to class to enjoy.
 
Ideas for discussion include the following, but not limited to, these key reading standards: 

Character Analysis and Development
Identifying story elements
Problem/Solution
Point of View
Cause and Effect
Main Ideas and supporting details
Making Predictions
Summarizing
Vocabulary
Visualizing
Making Inferences
Making Connections 
Asking higher Level Questions

Note: Students must have a copy of the book and read the assigned chapters before the next class.  The teacher and the students will discuss the assigned chapters during each session.  Discussions will include open ended questions, answers, and ideas about the book. I encourage a high level of student participation and engagement while I act as the facilitator in the discussion.  Students must come to class ready to share thoughts and ideas. Every student will be given time to share.  Students should come ready to learn and have a fantastic time!  

My teaching style includes a fun and engaging way to read and discuss one of my favorite novels of all time!  No required experience is needed.

The following schedule is the timeline for each meeting. Students must read the assigned chapters before the start of the next class in order to be prepared for the discussions and activities.  Chapters will not be read in class together.  

Class 1- Discuss chapters 1-13
Class 2- Discuss chapters 14-26
Class 3- Compare and contrast the book and the movie

The socratic circle reference handout will be provided upon enrollment.

The movie "Because of Winn-Dixie" can be watched on Hulu and Disney Plus.

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
4.9
241reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Memphis
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Memphis
I am full time certified teacher with specializing in English.  I currently teach 6th grade English.  We read grade level novels and then watch the movie after reading.  

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