English
Science Fiction Book Club - Masterminds by Gordon Korman
Practice comprehension skills through group discussion, quick written responses, and interactive games during this 4-week novel study. Reluctant readers welcome!
13 total reviews for this teacher
New class
45 minutes
per class
Once per week
over 4 weeks
9-11
year olds
3-6
learners per class
How does a “Multi-Day” course work?
Meets multiple times at scheduled times
Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher
Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description
Class Experience
This class is taught in English.
Learners will: -Strengthen reading comprehension and analysis skills including summarizing, inferencing, predicting, and making connections. -Learn will learn new vocabulary words and practice using context clues to identify unknown words. -Discuss plot and story elements. -Practice communication, cooperation, and leadership skills. -Respond to reading orally and through writing. They will also have a fun, memorable experience that celebrates the joys of reading!
Learners will read 6-7 chapters per week (about 80 pages). They will write down 1-5 brief conversation starters weekly, such as something they wondered while reading or an interesting new vocabulary word they discovered. I will also provide chapter by chapter reader response questions as optional homework.
2 files available upon enrollmentMasterminds by Gordon Korman
45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.
Parents should ensure that Masterminds by Gordon Korman is an appropriate text for their family before signing up for this class.
Teacher
Mary DavisCertified Teacher, Experienced Tutor, Book Enthusiast
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Lives in the
United States13 total reviews
7 completed classes
About Me
Hello there! I’m Ms. Davis. I’m here to talk books and help kids to discover (or celebrate!) a love for reading and writing! My classes are primarily discussion-based, but also include explicit instruction, hands on practice, and fun group...