Tell Me About the Story
This book club uses the question family (what, why, where, when, how and who) to define and illustrate elements of a story.
Ksandra Mobley/Virtual Teaching Specialist
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(55)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to present a book report during our final session. Book reports can be done using Google Jamboard, Word, hand written. Book reports will be peer reviewed.Assessment
Students' written book report will be graded by peers.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
There are many parts to a story. This eight week course will use the question family (who, why, what, where, when and how) to illustrate the elements from stories. One member of the question family will define and explain themes, plots, settings, characters, main ideas as well as the author's point of view. We will discuss a story elements, read a story or article and create a story map to help learners reading comprehension and writing skills. R2D2 (read, reflect, display and do) will assist with writing book reports while encouraging lifelong reading and writing skills. Our weekly topic will be:
Week Question Family Member Story Element
Week One How Author's Point of View
Author's Purpose
Week Two Why Topic/Theme/Plot
Week Three What Main Idea/Supporting Details
Week Four Who Types of Characters
Character Traits and Actions
Week Five Where Setting - Place
Week Six When Time Era
Week Seven Review Book Report Outline
Week Eight Student's Presentation
Students will also receive a workbook to use throughout the course.Learning Goals
Learners will gain an understand of themes, plots, types of settings, types of characters, and point of views as elements of a story. They will use book report outlines to create a book report presentation.
Other Details
Supply List
Element of a Story Workbook - given during class time Book for final book report Notebook Pencil/Pen
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Epic.com
ReadWorks.com
Joined May, 2018
4.8
55reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Psychology from Kaplan University
My goal is to encourage life long readers. The understanding of the elements of stories can be carried over to studying, research and essay writing skills. Learning requires attention, retention, motivation and prior knowledge. My courses are created using R2D2 (read, reflect, display and do) Each sessions uses animation, interactive assignments, discussions, and group activities to encourage learning. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class
