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The Wind in the Willow Novel Study (Live Class)

In this six week course, we will examine Grahame's anthropomorphic world of Mole, Rat and the infamous Mr. Toad of Toad Hall in their world along the riverbank.
Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(15)
Class

What's included

12 live meetings
6 in-class hours

Class Experience

"Your mind is a garden and books are the seeds, so pick a favorite, and bloom as you read!" 

This class will examine the classic tale, "The Wind in the Willows" over the course of six weeks. We will examine vocabulary and comprehension questions from each chapter, but also dive into the world Grahame created with history and geography enrichment activities too. Discussion questions will be posted for class collaboration on the board after each session, as well as, further enrichment activities and research topics. This is a delightful classic that will enthrall and enchant those who read it!

Week 1: 
Sunday: Welcome/Intro Recorded Message w/ Printouts Posted to the Virtual Classroom
Monday: Chapter 1  
Thursday: Chapter 2
Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board 

Week 2: 
Monday: Chapter 3 
Thursday: Chapter 4
Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board 

Week 3: 
Monday: Chapter 5
Thursday: Chapter 6  
Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board 

Week 4: 
Monday: Chapter 7
Thursday: Chapter 8
Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board 

Week 5: 
Monday: Chapter 9
Thursday: Chapter 10
Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board 

Week 6: 
Monday: Chapter 11
Thursday: Chapter 12
Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board 

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Other Details

Parental Guidance
It must be noted that while this book is invaluable for his historical content and perspectives of British literature, some sensitive topics that will be addressed throughout the course including but not limited to: theft, vandalism, escape from prison, and the discussion of pistols and swords in battle. We will be noting and discussing these things during the conversation parts of the course. I have a M.A. in History and am also a licensed elementary and high school history educator. I believe in offering a multi-sided perspective in historical accounts.
Supply List
Access to a copy of "The Wind in the Willows"
PDF packet (provided by instructor) 
Dictionary (or access to online dictionary) 
Access to basic school supplies (pencils, paper, colored pencils or crayons, etc.)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
"The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame
Joined October, 2022
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15reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in History from University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Dallas
Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school classroom setting with a self-contained classroom (including 4th grade and Texas History); substituted and interned in private school classroom settings; instructed at the community college level (History); assisted with museum operations; and homeschooled my three munchkins. I have worked with early education all the way up to the community college level. My Bachelors is in childhood education with a Master's in American History. 

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$120

for 12 classes
2x per week, 6 weeks
30 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-6 learners per class

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