What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be expected to read each book before the book club meeting.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Learners will spend 50 minutes each week discussing the various details of a Roald Dahl book. During the meetings, learners will be encouraged to read critically, share their opinions, and discuss literary devices. Each lesson will begin with each learner having the opportunity to share news or a favorite toy with the rest of the class. This encourages participation and enhances class discussions later in the lesson. Next, each lesson will discuss theme, characterization, plot structure and setting elements from the weekly book. These four points will always be covered in each class, since they are the four pillars of critical reading. In addition, each week will have a different literary emphasis and discussion focus. Learners will know the topic in advance in order to help develop their critical reading skills. The last five minutes of each lesson will be dedicated toward learners sharing their own imaginative alternate endings for each book. Although these book club classes will be fun and social, I will emphasize real-world skills such as critical thinking and creativity as well as the soft skills of effective communication and active listening during each lesson. The scope and sequence is as follows: Week of June 9: George's Marvelous medicine Descriptions Week of June 16: The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me Setting Development Week of June 23: The Witches Character Development- Round and Flat Characters Protagonist and Antagonist Week of June 30: The BFG Plot Development Week of July 7: Boy, Tales of Childhood Symbolism Week of July 14: Going Solo Folktale, Myth, Legend Week of July 21: Danny, Champion of the World Inference Conclusions Week of July 28: Matilda Opinions supported through details Summarizing Week of August 4: Magic Finger/Esio Trot Suspense features Week of August 11: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Foreshadowing Week of August 18: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Vocabulary Week of August 25: James and the Giant Peach Literary Devices (repetition, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)
Learning Goals
Through the course of this ongoing summer book club, learners will learn to read and think critically, as well as how to defend their opinions and state their ideas respectfully.
Students will also learn basic literacy ideas such as: plot, characters, setting and theme and be able to confidently discuss those elements by the end of the summer.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will use Canva as a presentation tool. Students will not need to access the site.
I will also use Kahoot occasionally for fun interaction. Students are provided a link during class to access the site.
Supply List
Learners will need a copy of the book of the week
Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Alaska, Fairbanks
I hold a master's degree with an emphasis in reading. I teach special education and understand the necessity for lively lessons designed to hold learners attention.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$21
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-8 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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