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The Eyes & the Impossible: Critical Thinking Literature Circle Book Club
Mrs. Russell, M.S. Ed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(367)
We will read Newbery Award Winning and NYT #1 bestselling novel "The Eyes of the Impossible" by Dave Eggars and participate in a Literature Circle-based book discussion, rotating responsibilities and presenting our findings to the group.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
*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 8 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 class is taught in English.
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. Students will rotate through these roles by investigating one per week, experiencing eight of them in total. Week 1: Chapters 1-3 Week 2: Chapters 4-9 Week 3: Chapters 10-16 Week 4: Chapters 17 - 22 Week 5: Chapters 23 - 26 Week 6: Chapters 27-33 Week 7: Chapters 34 - last chapter
Homework Offered
Students will be expected to read approximately 35 pages per week and complete a one page "job" in order to be ready to present to the group each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal observational assessment (rubric) available upon request.Grades Offered
Documents provided by instructor, printed off by students or competed digitally using Google Slides. A copy of the text for the duration of the class. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524764205?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Common Sense Media Link https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-eyes-and-the-impossible
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
$126
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-8 learners per class
