The Penderwicks Book Club 2
The Penderwicks Book Club 2 will bring to life the characters in the book, by discussing the main ideas, sharing opinions, and learning how to write a short book report.
Emily Culbertson | Italian Teacher & Italian Tutor
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(518)
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be expected to read the book (or if they have read the book in the past, then to skim through the chapters that will be discussed each week; or even listen to the book on audio). Students will also learn how to write a short book report to which will be read out loud during the last class (optionally), and as a class, we will share feedback (or they can message me it for feedback).Assessment
No quizzes or tests. Students will also learn how to write a short book report to which will be read out loud during the last class, and as a class, we will share feedback. The report will not be graded: the report should follow directions given in class and discuss The Penderwicks on Gardam Street.Grading
includedClass Experience
This can be taken after The Penderwicks Book Club 1 or before; however, some parts from book 1 may be mentioned just a few times.
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The Penderwicks Book Club 2 (The Penderwicks on Gardam Street) will bring to life the characters in the book, by discussing the main ideas, sharing opinions, and learning how to write a short book report.
This book has 21 chapters plus a prologue and epilogue.
We will cover about 3 chapters in each class.
Before day 1, read Prologue and chapter 1.
Day 1: We will discuss the prologue, chapter 1, and a bit about Jeanne Birdsall.
Homework: Read Chapters 2-4.
Day 2: We will discuss Chapters 2-4.
Homework: Read Chapters 5-6.
Day 3: We will discuss Chapters 5-6 and learn how to summarize a chapter into 1-2 sentences.
Homework: Read Chapters 7.
Day 4: We will discuss Chapters 7 and learn how to summarize chapters into 1-2 sentences and discuss subjects and verbs.
Homework: Read Chapters 8-9.
Day 5: We will discuss Chapters 8-9 and work on summarizing.
Homework: Read Chapters 10-11.
Day 6: We will discuss Chapters 10-11.
Homework: Read Chapters 12-13.
Day 7: We will discuss Chapters 12-13 and work on summarizing.
Homework: Read Chapters 14-15
Day 8: We will discuss Chapters 14-15.
Homework: Read Chapters 16-19
Day 9: Discuss Chapters 16-19
Homework: Read Chapters 20, 21, and epilogue.
Day 10: We will discuss Chapters 20, 21, and epilogue.
Homework: Draw your version of a book cover for this book
Day 11: Discuss how to write a short book report and what ideas they have for their report.
Homework: Write a short (half a page to 1-page, double-spaced, typed book report)
Day 12: Share book reports in class & book cover designs
*Subject to changeLearning Goals
Gain confidence in sharing opinions, listening to others' opinions, being respectful of others' opinions, discussing the Penderwicks together, and learning how to form ideas and what was learned from the book into a short book report.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some topics in this book that you might want to discuss with your children that will be mentioned in this book include the death of a parent, cancer, a single parent dating, remarriage, step-parent, and tweens liking each other, to name a few.
Supply List
Each student needs a copy of The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall. While I do not mind them listening to it on audio instead of reading, having the book may help in writing the book report.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2018
4.9
518reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University
The Penderwicks series by Jeanne Birdsall is my all time favourite book series! I have read the whole series and some of the books I have re-read a few times: therefore, I am the perfect person to do a book club for this book because I can share my love of this book and author with others. Reviews
Live Group Class
$175
for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-8 learners per class
