$21
weeklyor $145 for 7 classes
The Wild Robot Book Study – Interactive & Engaging!
New class
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 7 weeks
3-8 learners per class
55 min
What's included
7 live meetings
6 hrs 25 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Please see the attached file upon enrollment for all the homework assignments. Each week your child will be responsible for reading selected pages from The Wild Robot, completing a simple comprehension activity as they read, and writing a friendly letter retelling the details of what they read. In the last two weeks of class, your child will complete research and write a persuasive paragraph that will be shared in class. You'll also find Rabbit Trail Ideas which are science activities you can do outside of class to extend the learning. These activities are optional.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
🤖 Calling all robot lovers! Join us as we dive into The Wild Robot and explore the adventures, challenges, and lessons that Roz, the robot, encounters on her island journey. What to Expect: 📖 Weekly Reading Assignments – Students will read assigned chapters before class. 📝 Comprehension & Journaling – Each week, students will complete a comprehension task and a journal entry before class. 💡 Engaging Discussions – We’ll analyze characters, themes, and key events through class discussions. 🌍 Explore “Rabbit Trails” of Learning – Each week, we’ll dive into mini-lessons on topics Roz experiences in the story. ✏️ Final Writing Project – In the last week, students will write and share a persuasive paragraph. 📚 Materials Needed: A copy of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (purchase or borrow from the library). Weekly assignments (provided upon enrollment). 🚀 This 7-week book study will deepen comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills—all while exploring an unforgettable story!
Learning Goals
Strengthen Reading Comprehension – Analyze characters, themes, and events through discussion and comprehension tasks.
Develop Critical Thinking Skills – Make connections, ask questions, and explore deeper meanings in the story.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
We will introduce ourselves and the book. We
will draw our own robots and talk about the features we’d
like to have in a robot.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Animal Adaptations
We will discuss last week’s reading
assignment, share our journal entries, and learn about
animal adaptations.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Gardening
We will discuss last week’s reading
assignment, share our journal entries, and learn about
gardening by “planting” a bean seed to watch it grow.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Animals in Winter
We will discuss last week’s reading
assignment, share our comic strips, and build a bear den.
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
The Wild Robot has a Lexile score of 740. Students do not have to be able to read independently since all reading will be done at home.
Parental Guidance
This book deals with the use of weapons and the death of animals by nature.
You will need to be available to supervise during week 5. I need your assistance in blindfolding your child and supervising using a kid-friendly knife.
Supply List
✔️The Wild Robot by Peter Brown ✔️Pencil ✔️Downloadable file attached to welcome email upon enrollment- all other materials will be listed in this file. Most materials can easily be found around the house.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
You are responsible for purchasing or loaning The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
I hold an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, with over 20 years of experience teaching children of all ages. I have worked in public and private schools, child care centers, tutoring programs, and homeschool curriculum development.
I specialize in literacy instruction, reading comprehension, and discussion-based learning, helping students engage deeply with texts through analysis, journaling, and creative exploration. My teaching approach encourages critical thinking, connection-making, and a love for reading.
In this class, I guide students through The Wild Robot using engaging discussions, interactive comprehension activities, and writing projects, ensuring they develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills while enjoying an incredible story!
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