She Persisted Book Club
In this ongoing class, we will read & discuss the She Persisted Chapter Book Biography Series! The series covers important and diverse women in American history including Harriet Tubman, Virginia Apgar, Nellie Bly, Sonia Sotomayor, & more!
Tyler Kemarly
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Join the Persisterhood! In "She Persisted Book Club", students will explore and enjoy the She Persisted Chapter Book Biography Series! 13 new books are scheduled to come out through 2021. We will read, follow along, and discuss each book as it is published! Books in the series include: Harriet Tubman Claudette Colvin Sally Ride Virginia Apgar Nellie Bly Sonia Sotomayor Florence Griffith Joyner Ruby Bridges (August 2021) Clara Lemlich (September 2021) Margaret Chase Smith (TBA) Maria Tallchief (TBA) Helen Keller (TBA) Oprah Winfrey (TBA) Students will have the opportunity to interact with the teacher and students through engaging and thoughtful questions throughout the class. We'll discuss character traits from our13 real-life women in American history including perseverance, justice, friendship, grit, kindness, and more. Our classes will include student and teacher read-a-louds, trivia games, mini-history lessons, crafts, and more! We will end each book study by thinking of and putting into action some ways that we can persist together virtually and in our different communities. Students are encouraged to purchase or check out (from their local library) their own copy of each chapter biography. As the class is an ongoing subscription-based class, students are free to enroll and come and go as they need. No prior knowledge is required. We will spend two weeks on each historical figure. The first week will be based in the book, including read-a-louds, discussion, and vocabulary. The second week will include games, student-led questions, and we'll brainstorm ways that we can persist in honor of our heroine! Tentative Schedule: Week of September 7 - Harriet Tubman (Meeting 1, Book Discussion) Week of September 14 - Harriet Tubman (Meeting 2, Games and Persist Plan) Week of Setempber 27 - Claudette Colvin (Meeting 1, Book Discussion) Week of October 11 - Claudette Colvin Meeting 1, Book Discussion) Week of October 18 - Sally Ride (Meeting 1, Book Discussion) Week of November 23 - Sally Ride (Meeting 2, Games and Persist Plan) Week of December 6 - Virginia Apgar (Meeting 1, Book Discussion) Week of December 15 - Virginia Apgar (Meeting 2, Games and Persist Plan)
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
- Ask and answer questions about story elements such as plot and characters
- Use details to describe historical characters and events
- Relate the story to real-world situations and contexts
- Define new vocabulary in a text
- Practice discussion techniques in a safe and monitored setting
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Younger students may need technical assistance or parent supervision during class. This class will deal with issues of racism and sexism. All content will be age-appropriate. Learners will benefit from continued discussions with parents about topics.
Supply List
Students are recommended but not required to have the books from the She Persisted Chapter Book Biography Series. Books are available through a variety of retailers and on Kindle. Books may also be found from the learner's local library. Harriet Tubman (published) Claudette Colvin (published) Sally Ride (March 2021) Virginia Apgar (April 2021) Nellie Bly (May 2021) Sonia Sotomayor (June 2021) Florence Griffith Joyner (June 2021) Ruby Bridges (August 2021) Clara Lemlich (September 2021) Margaret Chase Smith (TBA) Maria Tallchief (TBA) Helen Keller (TBA) Oprah Winfrey (TBA)
Sources
Students are recommended but not required to have the books from the She Persisted Chapter Book Biography Series. Books are available through a variety of retailers and on Kindle. Books may also be found from the learner's local library.
Harriet Tubman (published)
Claudette Colvin (published)
Sally Ride (March 2021)
Virginia Apgar (April 2021)
Nellie Bly (May 2021)
Sonia Sotomayor (June 2021)
Florence Griffith Joyner (June 2021)
Ruby Bridges (August 2021)
Clara Lemlich (September 2021)
Margaret Chase Smith (TBA)
Maria Tallchief (TBA)
Helen Keller (TBA)
Oprah Winfrey (TBA)
Joined May, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a licensed social studies teacher whose work and teaching focuses on marginalized populations and the ways they overcome obstacles and break barriers, including women and girls throughout history. My teaching and academic work also include issues of gender and intersectionality such as race, socioeconomic status, and sexuality. In addition to holding a bachelor's and a license in social studies education, I have a bachelor's in history and am entering my last semester for a graduate degree in public history/museum studies.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-6 learners per class
