Thinking Detectives Library Class with Miss Amy
In this weekly book club class, thinking, curiosity, and wonder guide us as we read and investigate a unique picture book. Reading aloud picture books for older readers promotes a love of reading and great imaginative analysis skills.
Amy Marson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(127)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this weekly class, kids will use their curiosity to investigate and dig deeper into a read-aloud picture book--to be Thinking Detectives! Picture books are not only for young learners they are for all ages. Illustrations along with text lead to more complex analyses and reading between the lines provides opportunities for different interpretations. Exposure to picture books for older readers promotes reading for pleasure and just great conversation filled with wonder and awe. Class participation and discussion are essential so we all can learn from one another to deepen our critical thinking skills. There are many intriguing unknowns in books, so many questions to investigate such as-- Why did the author choose those words? What do those words even mean? Why did the character do that? What is the character thinking? How do you know? What is the character’s goal/mission? How will they achieve their goal? Why don't the pictures match the story or do they? Why did the illustrator use those colors? What would be in Part 2 of this story? Hmmm? I have no idea what is going on? But wait...how does that relate to me? Depending on the book and/or topic similar questions will be demystified as we become Thinking Detectives each class. Using reading comprehension, illustration analysis, comparing, contrasting questioning, sequencing, personal and/or world connections, and more, students and I will try to figure out the book's mysteries via class discussion. Many times our investigation leads to an impromptu sequel or wonder and interests to investigate further at home. General class outline: Welcome Read-aloud Class discussion (using the above-mentioned strategies) Goodbye
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
127reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from National Louis University
As a previous teacher-librarian, much of my day was storytimes and encouraging kids to think--find out the "why?" I fully understand and adapt my lessons to all learners of all ages, attention spans and abilities. By tapping into children's natural curiosity-- learning, wonder, and thinking happen even during a simple read-aloud!
As a continual learner (a person always thinking, wondering and asking WHY) -- I strive to inspire all of my students that same passion--to be curious-minded to the world around them. To be playful. To be passionate. To be Adventurous. To be a mistake maker. To be a learner who has no boundaries!
Oh, and I almost forgot books! My passion is kid literature of all kinds--and totally get silly and child-like when I am immersed in the imagination of so many fabulous authors. And if you don't like to read...give me a shout out...I'm pretty good at finding that perfect book to get you (or your kid) hooked!
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Live Group Class
$30
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-10 learners per class
