$11
weeklyWho Was? Book Club - Bringing Reading Comprehension and History Together!
New class
Ages 7-12
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
25 min
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Use code LEARN9L4PX5 to save $5 today! *Reading the book before class is necessary. Welcome to Who Was? Book Club! In this engaging and educational class, we delve into the fascinating world of biographies through the popular "Who Was" series of books. This club is perfect for readers of all ages who are curious about history, influential figures, and the stories behind them. In class students will be asked comprehension questions, to share their thoughts, and learn new vocabulary. We are a group of kind, caring, and encouraging teachers. As a parent and a teacher, I also know the value of communication so I will reach out to you periodically to share my thoughts and feedback. However, you are free to reach out to me at any time. Book Schedule - January - Innovators and Inventors Week of January 6, 2025 - Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? Week of January 13, 2025 - Who Was Albert Einstein? Week of January 20, 2025 - Who Was Isaac Newton? Week of January 27, 2025 - Who Was Nikola Tesla? February - African American Heroes Week of February 3, 2025 - Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? Week of February 10, 2025 - Who Was Harriet Tubman? Week of February 17, 2025 - Who Was Frederick Douglass? Week of February 24, 2025 - Who Was Louis Armstrong? March - Influential Women Week of March 3, 2025 - Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? Week of March 10, 2025 - Who Was Marie Curie? Week of March 17, 2025 - Who Was Queen Elizabeth? Week of March 24, 2025 - Who Was Anne Frank? Week of March 31, 2025 - Who Was Rosa Parks? April - Environmental Champions Week of April 7, 2025 - Who Was John Muir? Week of April 14, 2025 - Who Was Jane Goodall? Week of April 21, 2025 - Who Was Jacques Cousteau? Week of April 28, 2025 - Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? May - Asian Pacific American Pioneers Week of May 5, 2025 - Who Was I.M. Pei? Week of May 12, 2025 - Who Was Ansel Adams? Week of May 19, 2025 - Who Was Yo-Yo Ma? Week of May 26, 2025 - Who Was Bruce Lee? June - Civil Rights Leaders Week of June 2, 2025 - Who Was Malcolm X? Week of June 9, 2025 - Who Was Cesar Chavez? Week of June 16, 2025 - Who Was Coretta Scott King? Week of June 23, 2025 - Who Was Susan B. Anthony? Week of June 30, 2025 - Who Was Gloria Steinem? July - Founding Fathers and Revolutionary Figures Week of July 1, 2024 - Who Was Thomas Jefferson? Week of July 8, 2024 - Who Was Alexander Hamilton? Week of July 15, 2024 - Who Was John Adams? Week of July 22, 2024 - Who Was Betsy Ross? Week of July 29, 2024 - Who Was Paul Revere? August - Celebrating Athletic Legends Week of August 5, 2024 - Who Was Jesse Owens? Week of August 12, 2024 - Who Was Babe Ruth? Week of August 19, 2024 - Who Is Michael Jordan? Week of August 26, 2024 - Who Was Pelé? September - Hispanic Heritage Month Week of September 2, 2024 - Who Was Frida Kahlo? Week of September 9, 2024 - Who Was Selena? Week of September 16, 2024 - Who Was Sonia Sotomayor? Week of September 23, 2024 - Who Was Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Week of September 30, 2024 - Who Was Pablo Picasso? October - Explorers and Adventurers Week of October 7, 2024 - Who Was Marco Polo? Week of October 14, 2024 - Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? Week of October 21, 2024 - Who Was Ernest Shackleton? Week of October 28, 2024 - Who Was Christopher Columbus? November - Native American Icons (Native American Heritage Month) Week of November 4, 2024 - Who Was Sitting Bull? Week of November 11, 2024 - Who Was Pocahontas? Week of November 18, 2024 - Who Was Jim Thorpe? Week of November 25, 2024 - Who Was Crazy Horse? December - Figures Associated with Peace and Humanitarianism Week of December 2, 2024 - Who Was Gandhi? Week of December 9, 2024 - Who Was Nelson Mandela? Week of December 16, 2024 - Who Was Helen Keller? Week of December 23, 2024 - Who Was Albert Schweitzer? Week of December 30, 2024 - Who Was Clara Barton? Join us on this literary journey through history as we uncover the incredible stories of the people who shaped our world. Whether you're a history buff, a student, or simply curious, this book club offers an enriching and enjoyable learning experience for everyone. As everyone has a different level of comfort when it comes to certain topics in reading. I encourage you to use commonsensemedia.org to check out the books I assign. If you have signed your student up for this class, then you have approved this book for your child. Happy Reading!
Learning Goals
Goals for my learners:
-Work on non-fiction reading skills
-Increase vocabulary
-Increase comprehension skills
-Learn about history through the people that shaped it.
-Work on public speaking skills through discussions
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I like to use commonsensemedia to check out the books I assign. If you have signed your student up for this class, then you have approved this book for your child.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
9 teachers have teaching certificates
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
Ohio Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mississippi Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
5 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Education from University of Louisville
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Master's Degree in Education from Ashland University
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from American College of Education
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
12 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Walsh University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Buffalo State
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's Degree from Sienna Heights University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Washtenaw Community College
For more detailed information about our teachers, please visit our Achieve Learning Partners profile page!
Paige Howell:
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Master of Arts Degree in Education from University of Louisville
TESOL Certified Teacher
30+ Years Teaching Experience
Courtney Betty:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Allie Lippe-Mackey:
Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading Literacy
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Amy Alston:
Associate's Degree in Childhood Development from Washtenaw Community College
Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Sienna Heights University
23+ Years Teaching Experience
Ashley Harper:
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education from Walsh University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Middle School Mathematics, Language Arts, and K-12 Reading
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Atadre’ Hutton:
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Prairie View A&M University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech
6+ Years Teaching Experience (Mathematics & Special Education)
Dena Newman:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Buffalo State
TESOL Certified Teacher
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Erika Marrie:
Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Cultural Studies from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Bachelor's Degree in General Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Special Education, Behavioral Sciences, and Structured Literacy
19+ Years Teaching Experience
Jackie Krulia:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with Mathematics Endorsement from University of Georgia
Master’s Degree in Education from American College of Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jennifer Hartley:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Master’s Degree in Reading: Language & Literacy
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Orton-Gillingham
20+ Years Teaching Experience
Kristen Long:
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
ESOL Endorsed
8+ Years Teaching Experience
Melanie Quinn:
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with Endorsement in Reading & English as a Second Language from American College of Education
Rhonda Savage:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Dyslexia Endorsed, LETRS-Trained, Certified Reading Specialist, and Orton-Gillingham Instructor
20+ Years Teaching Experience
Sheila Weems:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Doctoral Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Capella University
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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