Where Is the Colosseum? Self-Paced Book Report Writing Club for 3rd & 4th Grade
Students will be directed over several step-by-step lessons to read the book, "Where is the Colosseum?", learn how to take notes during reading, and write a book report on Rome and the Colosseum using a printable template.
Teacher Bethanie BA English & Writing TESOL Cert.
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13 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
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to the contentProjects
1-2 hours per week. Students will receive a printable template that will be used, step-by-step, to complete the book report writing project.Assessment
Students can send the completed book report to the teacher for evaluation.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner Level
Did you know that it took 10 years to build the Colosseum in Rome, Italy? Learn more about Ancient Rome, Italy, and the Colosseum in this comprehensive reading comprehension and book report writing self-paced class.
Students will follow these step-by-step activities (in 13 detailed lessons):
1. Learn how to take notes while reading
2. Read the book, "Where is the Colosseum" and take notes
3. Take comprehension quizzes
4. Write the book report using a printable template
5. cut out and staple the flip-book report and show it off!
The template pages include:
~book title info
~rating & review
~vocabulary
~facts
~the land (animals & landmarks)
~key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
~what I learned
~questions I have
~historic events
~draw a map
With each book report writing step, students will earn a piece of the secret mystery puzzle - can you guess it before the end of class?
Arrivederci!Learning Goals
Note-takingOrganizing notes
Syllabus
13 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to the Course
📹 Watch a teacher video about the course and get a broad overview of what to expect (as well as see some photos from my trip to the Colosseum!) Lesson 2:
Note-Taking & Paraphrasing
👀 Watch two YouTube videos on how to take notes and paraphrasing. Lesson 3:
Read the Book & Get the Template
📙 Obtain and read the book, "Where is the Colosseum", as well as print the book report template. Lesson 4:
Basic Information & Rating
⭐️ Review the book's basic information, enjoy some images, and rate & review the book. Other Details
Supply List
Students will need the book, "Where is the Colosseum?" and the ability to print the book report template.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
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Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!
My degrees include:
🎓 Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
🎓 TESOL Certificate
🎓 The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
🎓 Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
🎓 ACE Educator Certified
My experiences include:
🌼 ESL (English as a second language) teaching
🌼 Private English tutor
🌼 Organizational coach
🌼 Small and large group teaching
My teaching values and styles:
💟 Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
💟 A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
💟 Teacher energy is important for engagement
💟 Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
💟 Making sure every student is seen and heard
💟 A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
💟 Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way
Types of classes I teach:
📚 K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
📚 FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing
📚 Reluctant Writer's Camp
📚 Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
📚 Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring
My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17).
See you in the classroom soon!
Love,
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