What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will need to complete the reading before each class (8 chapters). During class we will begin filling in the notebook, but that will need to be completed after class. Expect 2-3 hours of homework each week (depending on how quickly they read).Assessment
Learners will be encourage to participate in the group discussion and to share their creative writing from the binder, but no formal assessment will be given.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
If you have read the first Wingfeather Book: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness it is time to read North! Or Be Eaten. This 4 week class meets twice a week to discuss this exciting book. Along with discussing the book, we will be making a timeline of events and learning reading strategies like visualizing the text, making connections, learning how to use context cues, predicting, making inferences and summarizing. You will need to read 8 chapters before class to be ready for the class discussion. During class we will talk about what we read, review vocabulary, have a lesson about a reading strategy and fill in our notebook. The notebook will be a combination of vocabulary, creative writing, and drawing. Class 1: Chapters 1-8 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Visualizing the text Set up notebook Class 2: Chapters 9-16 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Making Connections Class 3: Chapters 17-24 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Using Context Clues Class 4: Chapters 25-32 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Making Predictions Class 5: Chapters 33-40 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Summarizing Class 6: Chapters 41-48 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Making Inferences Class 7: Chapters 49-56 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Determining Importance of Events Class 8: Chapters 45-51 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Asking Questions Final project options: -Design a Movie Poster for the movie -Create a top 10 soundtrack: Out of all of the events on the timeline we created in class, which events do you think are the most important, choose a song as the soundtrack for each event. -Write an interview with one of the characters Each learner will need their own copy of the Wingfeather Saga: North! Or Be Eaten and a binder with the class printouts. Printouts will be provided in the classroom the Sunday before class begins.
Learning Goals
Students will read and discuss the book North! Or Be Eaten. Learners will learn reading strategies like visualizing the text, making connections, learning how to use context cues, predicting, making inferences and summarizing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Wingfeather Saga is a series of fantasy/adventure novels. The story includes fighting and some characters die. We may use scissors to create some of our interactive notebook pages.
Supply List
-The Wingfeather Saga Book 2: North! Or Be Eaten -binder -printed notebook pages (these will be available for download in the classroom the Sunday before class begins) -colored pencils/markers -pencil -lined paper in the binder -scissors -stapler -glue stick or tape
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Blackburn College
I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and 16 years of experience teaching a variety of ages and subjects, including reading and writing. I have homeschool my own four children from preschool through highschool. I have completed the Reading Simplified Academy Training provided by Reading Simplified.com.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$24
weekly or $95 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-6 learners per class