The Penderwicks Book Club 3
The Penderwicks Book Club 3 will bring to life the characters in the 3rd book, by discussing the main ideas, sharing opinions, and learning how to summarize.
Emily Culbertson | Italian Teacher & Italian Tutor
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(518)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 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 should participate in the drawings assignments and be ready to participate in class.Assessment
No quizzes or tests.Class Experience
The Penderwicks Book Clubs can be taken consecutively or not; however, some parts from previous books in the series may be mentioned. -------------------- The Penderwicks Book Club 3 (The Penderwicks at Point Mouette) will bring to life the characters in the book, by discussing the main ideas, sharing opinions, learning to summarize, and drawing pictures. This book has 17 chapters. We will cover about 2 chapters in each class. Before day 1, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Day 1: We will discuss the Chapters 1-2 and a bit about Jeanne Birdsall. Homework: Read Chapters 3-4. Day 2: We will discuss Chapters 3-4 and learn a bit about Maine. Homework: Read Chapters 5-6 and draw a picture of Maine to share in class next time. Day 3: We will discuss Chapters 5-6 and learn how to summarize a chapter into 1-2 sentences. Homework: Read Chapters 7-8. Day 4: We will discuss Chapters 7-8. Homework: Read Chapters 9-11 and draw a picture of your favorite scene so far to share in the next class. Day 5: We will discuss Chapters 9-11 and work on summarizing. Homework: Read Chapters 12-13. Day 6: We will discuss Chapters 12-13. Homework: Read Chapters 14-15 and start working on drawing how you would design the book cover for this book. Day 7: We will discuss Chapters 14-15 and work on summarizing. Homework: Read Chapters 16-17 and draw a picture of what you think the book cover should look like. Day 8: We will discuss Chapters 16-17 and share drawings of the book covers from homework. Homework: None. *Subject to change
Learning Goals
Gain confidence in sharing opinions, listening to others' opinions, being respectful of others' opinions, discussing the Penderwicks together, and learning how to be creative in capturing what was read into drawings like children's illustrators must do.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The book focuses on a son connecting with his estranged father (who did not know he had a son).
Supply List
Each student needs a book copy or audio of The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall.
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
$120
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-9 learners per class
