Upper Elementary Book Club
In this 8-session/bi-weekly class, students will read and discuss sections of Wild Robot! We will try to finish the book before the feature film comes out in late September so that you can enjoy the film *after* experiencing the novel
AJ Crocker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(44)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be asked to read several chapters of the text outside of class. They will be given a book club job, which typically takes 30-60 minutes to complete, each week.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Over the course of 4 sessions, this class will strengthen students ability to read both fiction and nonfiction texts. Each day, we will focus on a different piece of reading. We will use research backed tools, steeped in the Science of Reading, to prepare students for 5th grade level reading. Ms. AJ uses a kind, supportive, and honest tone to support students as they build their comprehension skills and prepare for higher level reading.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to complete a novel independently (or with the help of an audio book)Students will be able to track progress of a plot over several chapters to make inferences about the characters, setting, and theme.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Reading launch, chapter 1, and book club jobs
Students will be introduced to the novel, then we will read chapter 1 together and get a sense of the author's writing style, the narrator's perspective, and the overall tone/setting of the book. We will then learn about how our book club jobs will work and how students will participate in various jobs over the 8 sessions! Students will be given their homework assignment (book club job #1 and reading!) 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Book Club Meeting 1
Students will present their various book club jobs, then we will discuss the plot structure and exposition of the story. We will begin to track characters and plot elements, while also exploring how various vocabulary impacts our understanding of the story. Students will be given their homework assignment (book club job #2 and reading!) 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Author and Narrator's Point of View
Students will be challenged to explore the various points of view that exists in texts. We will explore the author's point of view and how it shapes the story. We will also explore the narrator's point of view and imagine how the story might be different with differing narration. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Book Club Meeting 2
Students will present their various book club jobs, then we will update our understanding of the plot structure and the movement towards the climax of the story. We will explore rising action events, and how these events impact our understanding of the overall conflict int he story. Students will be given their homework assignment (book club job #3 and reading!) 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Ms. Crocker has experience working with a number of learning needs and is happy to make accommodations and adjustments to meet everyone's needs.
Pre-Requisites
Supply List
"The Wild Robot" text - it is best to get the printed version of this book, but Kindle or ereader options are acceptable as well.
Joined April, 2023
4.9
44reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University
I am an experienced upper elementary teacher with over a decade of experience supporting students and their needs in the classroom. Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $100 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-8 learners per class
