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Whatcha Reading? Book Club - A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
Meghan Gillespie
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(315)
In this five week course, we will cover The Bad Beginning, the very first book in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, which will take students through the vocabulary, character development, and literary themes within the book.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this five week course, we will be reading through the novel, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning (Book #1). To help aide in their learning of the novel, students will also participate through guided discussions and hands on activities. Each week with focus on different chapters in the book, including vocabulary, character development, and literary techniques. All classwork will result in a final project that they will present to show how much they have learned from the...
Students will learn how to analyze a book from beginning to end. They will learn new vocabulary and how to define words. Students will learn literary devices including irony and idioms. Students will be able to identify and define synonyms and antonyms. They will be able to outline character development and the use of locations. In addition, students will learn to present what they have learned in a final project based around the book.
Homework Offered
Homework will consist of worksheets based on each section we read in class, reading assigned chapters to discuss for the next week, and preparing a final project to present at the end of our time together. Worksheets that are not finished during class time will be assigned as homework to complete and turn in.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed through the students ability to understand concepts presented in class. In-class activities will help to assess students understanding of new ideas. Class discussions and the final project will be used to assess the learner's progress and knowledge of the novel.Grades Offered
Learner will need a copy of A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket. Pen and paper for notes and projects will be needed. Teacher will provide all worksheets needed for this class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(315)
Hello! I am so happy that you have stumbled upon my classes! My name is Meghan Gillespie, and I live in Aiken, South Carolina, USA! I have always loved learning and teaching, and I have wanted to be a teacher since I was seven-years-old. I am so...
Group Class
$50
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
