The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Reading: A Novel Study in Literature
In this class, students will discuss the novel The Mouse and the Motorcycle with a class concentration on various Language Arts activities.
Mrs. Stephanie
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1,034)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students need to read the assigned chapters outside of class. Various short writing assignments will be given as homework during the course.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
In this class students will read and study the novel The Mouse and the Motorcycle. Students are to read the assigned chapters before the first class hour. Class periods will be made up of reading and discussing parts of the text together and also working on various Language Arts activities during class time. Skills that will be covered are: Pronouns Ending punctuation Linking Verbs Quotation Marks Adjectives Contractions Day 1 – Discuss Chapters 1-2; Discuss title, author, illustrator, table of contents and types of ending punctuation Day 2 – Discuss Chapters 3-5; Pronouns Day 3 – Discuss Chapters 6-8; Adjectives; Homework - Write 4 sentences about Keith Day 4 – Discuss Chapters 9-11; Linking Verbs; Homework - Write 4 sentences about Ralph Day 5 – Discuss Chapters 12-13; Contractions; Homework - Write 4 sentences about various events in the story. Day 6 – In class writing assignment Students will do quite a bit of writing and reading during class time. We will make charts of pronouns, adjectives and linking verbs, etc, and each student will also be asked to read a couple of short passages from the text during each class period. This class works very well if your child is comfortable with reading and writing. Knowing how to spell words is not essential - just being very comfortable with pencil and paper will be helpful. The novel The Mouse and the Motorcycle is on a 2nd or 3rd grade reading level. Students do not need to know all the words in the book to be successful; however please examine the book before enrolling to make sure that this book is a good fit for the student. Parents are welcome to read the novel with the student if the reading level is a little high for independent reading.
Other Details
Supply List
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary - I prefer that students have a hard copy of the book - not a digital copy pencil eraser A pocket folder with brads with loose leaf paper inserted OR A half inch binder with loose leaf paper inserted OR A spiral notebook
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
1034reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have taught first and second grade in the public school system and I have also homeschooled my own children (one has now graduated from college.) Looking forward to working with your child!Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $60 for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
4-6 learners per class
