Reading Comprehension Book Club: Novel Study 2 - Wayside School Is Falling Down
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Class Structure (4-week flex class with pre-recorded instructional videos): *Please note that the assigned book for this class is the second book in the series. It is recommended that students finish reading the first book "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" before joining this class "Wayside School is Falling Down". - Learners will read through the novel (Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar) in 4 weeks following the pre-determined schedule, but it is fine to read ahead....
This class is taught in English.
- Learners will develop and improve on reading comprehension skills. Although many learners read for fun, it is important to read with a purpose. This ensures learners can understand the reading material and are prepared for future reading exams in school. - Learners will skim read, scan read, recall details, answer true or false questions, answer multiple-choice questions, provide short answers/written responses, create t-charts, compare and contrast ideas/characters, and do lots more. - Learners will also be able to practice a variety of learning strategies including attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, self-discipline, proper communication and etc.
- Miss Annet is a certified Teach English as a Second Language teacher in Canada. She also has a Master of Arts in Cultural and Educational Studies.
Homework Offered
- Weekly instructional video(s) - Weekly assigned reading (chapters) - Weekly tasks to share as a discussion post with the class - Weekly reading comprehension game (Quizizz)1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
- Learners will need to have a copy of the book: Sideway Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (available at bookstores and libraries). - If learners would like to complete the tasks/handouts digitally, they can use Adobe or Microsoft Office. - If learners would like to complete the tasks by hand, they can print the handouts, complete by hand, and take a picture for submission. - If learners don't have a printer and would like to complete the tasks by hand, they can use their own paper, and take a picture for submission.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
- Learners will need to have a copy of the book: Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (available at bookstores and libraries).
Hello everyone, I'm Miss Annet. I hope to see your children in my book clubs and writing courses. Overview of the classes: - reading and writing for age 7 - 15 - for book clubs, students will need to find a copy of the book - learner-focused,...
Flex Class
$40
for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages 9-14
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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