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Seasonal Book Club: Develop Reading, Listening, & Conversation Skills

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 5-8
Live Group Class
In this 9-week class, young learners will see, hear, and talk about picture books with a caring and interested adult. The picture books are chosen based on the season in the northern hemisphere.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(23 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-3 learners per class
20 min

What's included

1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
In this ongoing class, learners will develop speaking and listening skills while enjoying wonderful picture books based on the current season. 

Each lesson: 
5 min--Catch up with each other
15 min--Picture book read-aloud and discussion
5 min--Summary Discussion

We will discuss the book as I read, looking at the illustrations and talking about the characters, events, setting, etc. 
At the end, one learner may choose one or two questions from Sarah MacKenzie's Ten Compelling Questions. 
We will read another book if time allows. 

Learners will be able to see the picture book as it’s being read, and I will have a list of questions to invite conversation.

The topics covered include: 
conversation skills
critical thinking
asking questions
using illustrations to understand a story
story elements such as characters, setting, and plot

The class will be a cooperative discussion. Though I come to the conversation with questions, this is meant to be a lively conversation between learners. Most of the learning happens when learners are listening and speaking to one another.   

The picture books will evolve as the seasons change.

Winter/Spring
Week 1: In the Snow by Sharon Phillips Denslow & Frog and Toad: Down the Hill by Arnold Lobel
Week 2: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats & Over and Under the Snow by Christopher Silas Neal
Week 3: Blizzard by John Rocco & The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson
Week 4: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli
Week 5: Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s House 
Week 6: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak & Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
Week 7: A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston
Week 8: Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble by Cynthia Rylant
Week 9: Rain School by James Rumford & Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Jon Klassen

Examples of possible picture books discussed:

Spring: 
A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Aston
Love Makes a Garden Grow by Taeeun Yoo

Summer:
Flossie and the Fox by Patricia McKissack
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers

Autumn: 
Strega Nona’s Harvest by Tomie dePaola
Storm by Sam Usher

Winter:
Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Learning Goals

Learners will become more confident in their conversation skills. 

Learners will better understand other people's spoken language.

Learners will grow in understanding stories from book illustrations. 

Learners will gain confidence in having verbal discussions.

Learners will develop critical thinking skills by considering open-ended questions and others’ perspectives.

Learners will better understand how authors use story elements to create wonderful stories. 

Learners will develop empathy and understanding of both fellow class members and characters in the story by relating to their perspectives.

Other Details

Learning Needs
Gentle atmosphere Small group Flexible structure of each session Individualized attention and support
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2023
4.8
23reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Valdosta State University
Former elementary school teacher
Homeschool parent
Leader of book clubs and discussion groups for children
Avid reader of children's books

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