Spring Semester: Classic Book Reading Literature Class for Grades 6th-8th
In this 18-week class, we will explore lots of fun classics for children in the 6th-8th grades. Live discussions will ensue and there will be comprehension questions for them to complete in between.
Natalie B
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What's included
36 live meetings
21 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
Welcome to the book club! I love reading classic stories and wanted to share my love of reading with students. This will be a class with a lot of discussion. I am a homeschooling mom to 3 out of my 4 children. We are very much a Charlotte Mason style homeschooling family and we have learned so much through reading and discovering. This will be a 18-week class where we will be reading classic book in various genres that are found in the public domain. Learners will need to read ahead of time and spend the class discussing what we learned. Comprehension questions will be provided along with fun activities they can complete if they wish. If a learner needs to have something for transcripts or credit, please let me know as I can create worksheets for them to fill out. It will also allow them to have work shown so an evaluator or other person who needs to see it will have that available. A spring semester will also be available. Each book will vary in length. This semester's book list is a whole semester that encompasses various genres. Here is the booklist: 1. Around the World in 80 Days 2. Johnny Tremain 3. Sherlock Holmes 4. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Learners may also obtain their own copy of the book from other places like Amazon, Target, etc... It will need to be the unabridged version.
Learning Goals
Learners will engage in discussions of books as we read through them and answer comprehension questions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum36 Lessons
over 18 WeeksLesson 1:
Around the World in 80 Days 1/5
Around the World chapters 1-5 comprehension questions.
We will begin by discussing the chapters listed. Learners will be given a geography activity to go with the book over the next few weeks 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Around the World in 80 Days 1/5
Around the World chapters 6-10 comprehension questions.
Learners can work on their geography project along with starting to get ready for the next week's class. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Around the World in 80 Days 2/5
Around the World chapters 11-13 comprehension questions.
We will plot out more points on our geography map. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Around the World in 80 Days 2/5
Around the World chapters 14-16 comprehension questions.
We will look into some countries that Fogg flies over or goes to. We will look into things such as the language spoken, the food eaten there, currency, etc... Worksheets will be provided 35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Books that are listed in the description. Something to write with.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ambassador Baptist College
I have a BS in Education along with passing my Praxis recently in ELA and Social Studies. I have been teaching since 2010 and also have been homeschooling the last 6 years.Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $450 for 36 classes2x per week, 18 weeks
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
13-15 learners per class
