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The Never Girls Book Club: Literature Lessons for Primary Students "In a Blink"

In this one-time literacy skill building class, students will talk about the first book in the Never Girls book series, "In a Blink". Students will read excerpts of their favorite parts of the book and learn specific literary skills.
Miss Kate, M. Special Ed., TEFL
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Young learners love to speak about their families, pets and favorite things; thus, during the first few minutes of the class, every student will have the opportunity to share a "good thing" as the rest of the class listens respectfully. Active listening is a necessary skill in today's society.  I endeavor to model and practice that skill not only at the beginning of every class, but throughout each class as well. I will use a variety of teaching methods to discuss the story elements of the book: plot, characters and setting.  Young learners engage when they are given multiple opportunities to respond per minute, especially in a virtual classroom.  I will use a variety of response methods to ensure that students remain fully engaged throughout the lesson. In addition, I always teach to all learning styles, and all personality types will be honored during this class. I utilize slide presentations during my literature classes so that visual learners are supported, but I stop it often to make full visual contact with my students.  I enjoy hearing the opinions and ideas of my students, but I also emphasize sharing the talking space. Every class will be supportive of all learners at all times, regardless of reading, communication or social abilities.

Learning Goals

By the end of this class, students will be able to discuss foreshadowing, characterization, simple plot structure, settings , and prediction. This is a one-time class focused on the Never Girls book series; thus, each class will be a stand-alone lesson. Even though this is a "book club," each class will have a different literary focus in addition to review of the three major elements of plot, setting and characters. This particular class will emphasize foreshadowing and the introduction of the antagonist, Vidia.
In addition, the soft skills of communication will be taught and practiced.
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Supply List
Students will be expected to purchase or borrow a copy of the first book in the Never Girls book series by Kiki Thorpe, "In a Blink"
The last five minutes of the class will be spend creating a willow tree.  I will email the handout before class begins, and students should have scissors and glue.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Alaska, Fairbanks
I hold a master's degree with an emphasis in reading.  I teach special education and am adept at keeping younger students focused and excited during online learning.

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Meets once
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-6 learners per class

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