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Book Club for Teen Book Worms!
"The Book Scavenger": An "Elements of Critical Thinking" Literature Circle Club
Mrs. Russell, M.S. Ed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(367)
Students will read "The Book Scavenger" by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chambliss and participate in a Literature Circle based book club discussion, rotating responsibilities and presenting their findings to the group.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
*Please note: Due to the student-led discussion format of this class, the smallest size that will work well is 4 students. I will cancel the class if fewer than 4 students enroll. Invite your friends! That said, the class will not work well with more than 6 students. I will keep a firm cap on the limit as well, in order for everyone to have the best possible educational experience. Q: What Are Literature Circles? A: In literature circles, small groups of students gather together...
This specific course is geared toward higher level thinking. Each literature circle role is directly connected to the 11 elements of critical thinking: big ideas, rules, trends, patterns, language of the discipline, ethics, relationships over time, details, unanswered questions, across disciplines and multiple perspectives. Week 1: Introductions to one another, the book/author and to Literature Circles and expectations. Read Chapters 1-6 in preparation for class. No additional assignment due on Week 1. Week 2: Read Chapters 7 - 10 and complete your job assignment in preparation for class discussion. Week 2: Read Chapters 11 - 15 and complete your job assignment in preparation for class discussion. Week 4: Read Chapters 16 - 21 and complete your job assignment in preparation for class discussion. Week 5: Read Chapters 22 - 28 and complete your job assignment in preparation for class discussion. Week 6: Read Chapters 35 - 39 and complete your job assignment in preparation for class discussion. Week 7: Read Chapters 40 - Author's Note and complete your job assignment in preparation for class discussion.
Homework Offered
The student will read approximately 43 pages per week and complete his/her "job" in order to be ready to present to the group each week.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal/observational assessment and feedback are available upon request.Grades Offered
A copy of the book for the duration of the course. https://www.amazon.com/Book-Scavenger-Jennifer-Bertman/dp/1250079802 Documents provided by the teacher, to be printed off by the student in preparation for class each week. Students will access documents on Google Drive. Access to a Google account is necessary.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(367)
Hello and Welcome! **Beginning August of 2024 I will no longer be teaching classes during the school year months, as I have taken a job teaching full-time at a middle school. I will still be offering classes in the summer months. Please reach...
Group Class
$144
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-6 learners per class
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