Summer Reading Challenge for Students Ages 8 To 11
Together we will discuss a new book every time we meet.
Jill Harper
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(285)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Books need to be purchased or borrowed from a library. Links to Amazon are affiliate links.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Join us for a fun and challenging book club where we meet every week to discuss a new book. Every time we meet, I will lead a round-table discussion for each book we read. Every week we will discuss topics ranging from the author's intent to character and plot development. Then we will all share our opinions as we analyze the works. By facilitating the discussion, I will model to the students how to clearly express their thoughts and debate and discuss topics with their peers. Every student in the class will have an opportunity to share their opinion. Over the course of eight weeks, students will read a variety of books across genres. Students need to read each book before the meeting in which we discuss it. Reading time will vary per student but will likely take 2 to 4 hours a week. I have chosen these books to get kids excited and engaged with the writing, making them want to share their thoughts with others. Before the first meeting, please have your student read When Winter Robeson Came by Brenda Woods. This is a shorter book in verse, making it perfect for those who sign up right before the class. Our complete list of books is as follows: Week 1 - The School for Whatnots by Margaret Peterson Haddix Week 2 - Root Magic by Eden Royce Week 3 - The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat Week 4 - Once Upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt Week 5 - Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves by L. M. Elliott Week 6 - Loot: How to Steal a Fortune by Jude Watson Week 7 - The Secret of Glenndunny by Kathryn Lasky Week 8 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Please look up the books prior to enrolling your student to make sure the choices will be a good match for your student and your family. We need a minimum of 5 students for this course to run. Please share the listing with others if you enroll. Thank you!
Learning Goals
Students will become more engaged and critical readers and will be able to confidently share their opinions and thoughts with their peers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please look up the books prior to enrolling your student to make sure the choices will be a good match for your student and your family. All of these books are upper middle-grade level and are mysteries. You will find themes of death (including a parent), murder, drug use, characters in peril, stalking, isolation, violence, racism, and ghosts/spirits.
Supply List
Week 1 - The School for Whatnots (https://amzn.to/3sgOa7Y) Week 2 - Root Magic (https://amzn.to/3gmvnCH) Week 3 - The Last Mapmaker (https://amzn.to/34DcQ2l) Week 4 - Once Upon a Camel (https://amzn.to/3urOhju) Week 5 - Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves (https://amzn.to/3opqAoo) Week 6 - Loot: How to Steal a Fortune (https://amzn.to/3gnKEmv) Week 7 - The Secret of Glenndunny (https://amzn.to/3opQxnT) Week 8 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (https://amzn.to/3sB8C3F)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Jill Harper
4.9
285reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of California Santa Barbara
I am passionate about books and have been running book clubs for homeschoolers for over ten years. I believe that book clubs are a great way to prepare for high school level analysis and also teach students how to articulate their thoughts about what they have read. And I love mysteries and hopefully by the end of this course your student will too!Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
4-12 learners per class
