Weekly Book Club for Gifted Kids Who Love to Read and Discuss!
In this book club, your student will read engaging books and learn to discuss them with like-minded peers.
Jill Harper
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(285)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students need to come to class having read the book so they can participate in a lively discussion.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Join us for a fun and challenging book club where we meet every week to discuss our book. I will lead a round-table discussion for each book we read, and every student in the class will have an opportunity to share their opinion with their peers. I will be fostering a love for books, and students in the class will be asked to think about what they read, form an opinion on what they read, and then share that opinion with others. We will also have fun rating each book we read and comparing them to past reads. Over the course of eight weeks, we will read a variety of highly acclaimed books across genres. I have chosen these books to get kids excited and engaged with the writing, making them want to share their thoughts with others. Before the first meeting, please have your student read Amulet. This book is a graphic novel making it a quick read and perfect for anyone signing up right before the start date. The books we will be discussing are: Week 1 - Amulet Book 1 The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi Week 2 - Wonder by R. J. Palacio Week 3 - Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin Week 4 - We're Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey Week 5 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Week 6 - Voyage of Frostheart by Jamie Littler Week 7 - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein Week 8 - Wings of Fire Book 1 - The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland Please note we need at least 5 students for this class to run. Please do not purchase the books for your student until then.
Learning Goals
Book clubs are a great way to teach students to form and share opinions with others, which is an important skill to have as they get older. I run all book clubs, so every student can answer questions that I pose and participate in the lively discussion. I am also aware that some students prefer to participate through chat than on a microphone. This is completely acceptable. My goal for the students is to get them to share their thoughts; however, they feel comfortable doing that.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Families are responsible for looking up the books prior to enrolling if they have any concerns about content.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Books need to be purchased or borrowed from a library. Links in the listing are affiliates.
Booklist:
Week 1 - Amulet (https://amzn.to/3tEDkZS)
Week 2 - Wonder (https://amzn.to/369t0kM)
Week 3 - Starry River of the Sky (https://amzn.to/3KhFENf)
Week 4 - We're Not From Here (https://amzn.to/3I1L1ib)
Week 5 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (https://amzn.to/3MBLfQz)
Week 6 - Voyage of the Frostheart (https://amzn.to/3ChVK6W)
Week 7 - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (https://amzn.to/3sG6etm)
Week 8 - The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) (https://amzn.to/3KvJx1d)
Jill Harper
4.9
285reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of California Santa Barbara
Hello! My name is Jill and I am passionate about education and have extensive experience teaching in the online community. I love overseeing book clubs for tweens and teens, sharing my love of literature and writng, and offering classes that encourage and inspire students to share their thoughts and opinions with their peers.
My goal is to expose students to a wide range of books that they may not pick up on their own. For teens, I have also developed book clubs that focus on one specific area and curate book lists that add depth to the course descriptions for when it is time to apply to colleges.
Outside of Outschool, I am an educational consultant and homeschool expert at Simplify Homeschool. I run a group for homeschooled parents on Facebook called College Confident Homeschoolers and specialize in developing year long plans for teens and parents based on goals and interests. Additionaly, I support families with the college application process.
As for my own background, I began breaking away from the educational norm and deciding my own path when I took the California High School Proficiency Exam at age 16 and enrolled in community college. From there I went on to the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated with honors with a B.A. in film studies. I completed the credentialing program from National University.
I am well-versed in all things related to homeschooling and education. I specialize in the area of homeschooling gifted tweens and teens, twice-exceptional students, and students with disabilities, including both learning and physical disabilities. This interest stems from raising three amazing children who are living with disabilities.
I welcome and support all learners in my classes and enjoy supporting every student no matter where they are at in their educational journey.Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
4-12 learners per class
