Summer Reading | Magic Tree House Book Club Camp: Books 1-4 FLEX
In this 4-week FLEX edition of my Magic Tree House book club, students will read and discuss the first four books in the series (Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, & Pirates Past Noon) while having a blast!
What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will need to read the assigned book each week, watch the interactive videos, and complete the fun and easy assignments.Assessment
All turn-in work will be reviewed and commented on. Deeper assessment upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Use the autumn coupon code BETHARLL3F10 to get $10 off this course! 📚 In this four-week Magic Tree House book club camp (FLEX class edition!), students will read one Magic Tree House book a week (see book schedule below) for four weeks. Each week there are several activities to complete based on the book of the week. 📚 To keep the students eager to log into the classroom each day and to complete the assignments, there will be a 'secret puzzle' each week that will slowly be revealed. Additional activities include: 📖 reading comprehension (Kahoot & 5W game) 📖 story elements 📖 unscrambling words from the book of the week 📖 artistic scenes 📖 Kahoot vocabulary game, cut-and-paste worksheets, and word searches 📖 scene acting 📚 Here is the weekly schedule: 🦕 Week #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark 🏰 Week #2: The Knight at Dawn 💀 Week #3: Mummies in the Morning 🏴☠️ Week #4 Pirates Past Noon See you inside! Love, Teacher Bethanie
Learning Goals
Students will read a book a week and be eager to engage in the classroom, all while strengthening their reading comprehension skills in a fun and positive environment.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Book 1: Dinosaurs Before Dark
All about the adventures of Jack and Annie in the cretaceous period!
⚠️Each week activities include digital games and printable PDFs
Lesson 2:
Book 2: The Knight at Dawn
All about the adventures of Jack and Annie in medieval times!
⚠️Each week activities include digital games and printable PDFs
Lesson 3:
Book 3: Mummies in the Morning
All about the adventures of Jack and Annie in ancient Egypt!
⚠️Each week activities include digital games and printable PDFs
Lesson 4:
Book 4: Pirates Past Noon
All about the adventures of Jack and Annie in the Caribbean!
⚠️Each week activities include digital games and printable PDFs
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to purchase (or check out from their local library) the first four books in the Magic Tree House series: #1 Dinosaurs Before Dark #2 The Knight at Dawn #3 Mummies in the Morning #4 Pirates Past Noon
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
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Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!
My degrees include:
🎓 Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
🎓 TESOL Certificate
🎓 The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
🎓 Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
🎓 ACE Educator Certified
My experiences include:
🌼 ESL (English as a second language) teaching
🌼 Private English tutor
🌼 Organizational coach
🌼 Small and large group teaching
My teaching values and styles:
💟 Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
💟 A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
💟 Teacher energy is important for engagement
💟 Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
💟 Making sure every student is seen and heard
💟 A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
💟 Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way
Types of classes I teach:
📚 K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
📚 FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing
📚 Reluctant Writer's Camp
📚 Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
📚 Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring
My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17).
See you in the classroom soon!
Love,
Teacher Bethanie
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Ages: 6-9