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Book Club: Flora & Ulysses by Kate Dicamillo
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Comprehensive Novel Study Kate DiCamillo
Mrs. Rae Marie (Writing, Poetry, ACE Educator)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(397)
We'll learn about the need and love for others through reading, discussion, vocabulary, fluency, author study, a creative culminating project, and more.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
"Heartless toy finds love in a cruel world." (Common Sense Media) Common Sense Media Review: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane "Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . . Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the...
When I was growing up, we traveled a lot, and I always looked forward to a new trip because my mother would buy a new stack of books for me. I would sit for hours in the back seat of our car and read. Whenever I ran out of books to read, I would read the billboards and every highway sign very loudly. That was rather tedious for my parents, so I'm sure that's why they always made sure I had plenty of books to read! Combine my love of reading with my experience as a reading teacher and my masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and I believe you'll find that I'm prepared and pumped-up to help your student's reading experience be the best it can be!
Homework Offered
Students will have weekly reading assignments. They should be prepared to discuss the content during our sessions. They will be given vocabulary and fluency activities, and a culminating project (due final week).1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Participation and performance in the above activities and discussions will be used for evaluation. There will be no numerical grades.Grades Offered
I will provide weekly documents, links, etc. Students will need to either borrow the book, "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" (Kate DiCamillo) from the library or purchase a copy. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Journey-Edward-Tulane/dp/0763680907/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=edward+tulane&qid=1551643922&s=books&sr=1-1
Edward's story includes many difficult and dangerous elements. He is thrown from a ship, both physically and verbally abused, and experiences homelessness during his extended journey to his original loving home and his full understanding of the importance of loving and being loved.
We may use Quizlet and/or Padlet during the course of this novel study.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(397)
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS • B.A. (Education/cum Laude) • M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction/Magna cum Laude) • M.Ed. (Educational Leadership/Summa cum Laude) • ESL Certification • Principal Certification * Outschool ACE Educator * ...
Group Class
$220
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-6 learners per class
