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Storytime Safari Squad: A Bear Called Paddington Literature Class

Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Learners will read the book, A Bear Called Paddington, enhancing their comprehension and vocabulary skills while gaining an understanding of literary devices used in the book. Learners will also be exposed to two different world cultures.
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
1-10 learners per class
60 min

What's included

8 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Chapters and comprehension questions/vocabulary worksheets will be assigned to be read and completed ahead of time before class. Optional Fun activities are just that. They are completely optional and just fun things that learners can do to keep themselves busy in those times that care takers might need a moment to relax.
Certificate of Completion
Available upon request

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Intermediate Level
Through assigned readings, lively class discussions, geography spotlights, worksheets, and optional fun crafts, students will deepen their appreciation for literature and the world around them. Learners will be encouraged to read while sharing their thoughts about the book.

Chapters and comprehension questions/vocabulary worksheets will be assigned to be read and completed ahead of time before class.

All of class will be dedicated to practicing reading, discussing the book, comprehension questions, character studies, and vocabulary of the read chapter.

Our last class will be a book/class party with favorite book character costumes, final review, games, and snacks!

Our class will meet twice a week, for four weeks.

Before first class:
•	Print out course assignment sheet.
•	Print out and complete “All About Me” worksheet.
•	Read Chapter 1 – Please Look After This Bear
•	Complete comprehension questions and vocabulary worksheet

Learning Goals

Students will hear and be immersed in the world of Paddington Bear while exploring the characters, settings, plot, and literary devices.
Students will learn and discuss new vocabulary words found in the assigned readings, improving their language comprehension and usage.

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Chapter One - Please Look After This Bear
 	To give a character description of Paddington 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapter Two - A Bear in Hot Water
 	To understand what is personification
	To explain how Mr. Brown is eventually persuaded to keep Paddington and how Paddington came to Britain. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapter Three - Padding Goes Underground
 	To describe Paddington’s experiences in an underground station. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapter Four - A Shopping Expedition
 	To contrast the reactions of the salesman and Albert to Paddington. 
	To identify the difference between doing something intentionally wrong and simply getting into mischief 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Please Note: This is a literature class focusing on analyzing and interpreting the text, exploring themes, literary devices, and critical thinking. Reading mechanics will not be covered. Students must be able to read the assigned text.
Supply List
A copy of “A Bear Called Paddington” by Michael Bond, HarperCollins Publisher
One subject notebook
One folder with pockets
A student dictionary (or access to an online dictionary)
Access to basic school supplies (pencils, paper, colored pencils, glue, crafting supplies, etc.)
 5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
“A Bear Called Paddington,” by Micheal Bond, Harper Collins Publishers Amazon has it: https://a.co/d/2oOXDLO

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, my name is Ms. Jenn and I absolutely love everything about reading, language arts, and geography. My goal is always going to be to encourage and inspire students to think deeply about what they are reading, to form opinions, be empowered to vocalize their views, and to engage others in conversations about what they have read. I am a teacher with twelve years of classroom experience in private schools and various homeschool settings. I also have much experience in several childcare environments including camp director. I have tutored privately as well. 

I am qualified to teach all subjects but specialize in teaching reading, writing, phonics, phonetic awareness, literature comprehension, geography, and language arts.

I strongly believe in providing young learners with the opportunity to make connections between the material being learned and their own life experiences. I have a Bachelor of Arts with Teaching Reading and Language Arts Emphasis degree as well as a Master of Science in Educational Administration degree.

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