Remembering "The Land of Nod" for Young Kids: Memorize the Poem
In two classes students will memorize the poem "The Land of Nod" by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Veronica Copenhaver
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5.0
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will need to review the first half of the poem before the second class. This can be done daily for a few minutes each day.Assessment
Student will be to recite the entire poem after the second class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
Students will memorize the enchanting poem "The Land of Nod" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Students will memorize the title and first two stanzas in week one. In week two they will memorize the last two stanzas. I will teach students tips and tricks on how I memorize so they can utilize those skills later when memorizing other pieces of literature. This class will be engaging and lively as we discuss the poem and the images it conveys. During the class, students will be given opportunities to recite to the class. In order for students to memorize the complete poem, they will need to daily review between the two class times. I will teach them how to seamlessly incorporate reviewing into their daily life.
Learning Goals
Students will memorize "The Land of Nod."
Students will recite the poem aloud.
Students will gain confidence in public speaking using a piece of memorized literature.
Through memorization students will enhance their personal vocabulary.
Memorization of poetry encourages students to be more analytical and inquisitive.
Students who are still learning English are provided with a way to articulate the English language in way that is more formal and lyrical.
Students will celebrate small victories when they memorize and recite a longer piece of literature.
Other Details
Supply List
A handout of a table diagram will be used during class. Students may download and print this handout. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE5ITFGGDw/C7aAyZQlo7vdTu1MXfFFLA/edit?utm_content=DAE5ITFGGDw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi! I'm teacher Veronica. I've been teaching for over 20 years. I’ve taught in both brick-and-mortar classrooms as well as online. I’ve been homeschooling my children since they were in kindergarten. I LOVE to memorize. I started memorizing large passages in 2010 and it's become an addiction with me. I'm offering classes that teach students how to memorize using classic poems. Not only does your child walk away with a poem memorized but more importantly he/she is learning a life-long skill of how to memorize and retain the passage. I'm also enjoying creating classes on problem solving. In these classes, students enjoy solving a mystery, but more importantly I'm teaching them how to think critically and ask questions. I'm laying a foundation of what problem solving looks like and how it can be used in our every day lives. My husband and I lived in Alaska for 18 years with our three children. We now reside in Michigan with our kids, one cat and one dog. One of my favorite things to do is walk around our neighborhood with my husband and enjoy the beauty. In Alaska we even walked when it was -30 degrees.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
1-6 learners per class
