Who Was Book Club: Who Was Walt Disney?
From the best-selling book series, read about Walt Disney's life and complete fun Disney-themed worksheets and activities in this five-day interactive book club.
Erin Greenfield
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(32)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
**Note: This class is twice per week for 2.5 weeks (with a total of five classes). In addition to having your own copy of the book, you will also need access to a printer in order to fully participate in this book club.**
Did you know Walt Disney was a class clown? Did you know he was an ambulance driver during World War I? Join us in this week-long book club as we read about the life of Walt Disney and have group discussions, answer fun trivia questions, complete Disney-themed crafts, watch short videos, look at real-life images, and have a voluntary Disney show and tell.
Reading assignments and homework (printed worksheets) will be assigned at the end of each class. Students will not only learn about a figure in history but will also work on reading, writing, comprehension, and creativity.
Day One:
- Introduction to class
- Read five pages together.
- Walt’s childhood, Marceline, MO and Marceline Museum
- Make a Disney-themed bookmark.
Day Two:
- Discuss answers to the three assigned worksheets.
- Discuss Charlie Chaplin (from page 15) and watch a short video.
- Disney and World War I
- Complete a newspaper-themed mad lib as a group.
Day Three:
- Discuss answers to the two assigned worksheets.
- Animation
- Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mickey Mouse, Alice's Wonderland
- Make a Disney paper cup.
Day Four:
- Discuss answers to the two assigned worksheets.
- Life after Mickey
- Disney's Silly Symphonies
- The making of Snow White
- Make a Disney craft.
Day Five:
- Discuss answers to assigned worksheets.
- Disney's work with the army
- Mickey Mouse Club TV show
- Disney theme parks
- Discuss students' ideas for their own theme park.
- Voluntary Disney-themed show and tell.
Other Info:
- Each student will need to have their own copy of the book ("Who Was Walt Disney?") and bring it to each class. Students do not need to start reading the book until *after* the first class.
- Before the first class starts, parents will need to assist students in printing the twelve class worksheets (that are provided by the teacher upon enrollment). Students will be encouraged but not required to share their completed work during class.
*This course is not affiliated, licensed, endorsed, or authorized by The Walt Disney Company and is using the book for educational purposes only.Learning Goals
- Students will read and discuss a kid-friendly biography: being able to comprehend and summarize the life of a historical figure.
- Students will complete worksheets and activities: displaying their comprehension and strengthening their writing skills and creativity.
- Students will be encouraged to participate in group discussion while utilizing critical thinking skills: sharing opinions and comparing and contrasting concepts from the book to their own life.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be instructed to use scissors during some activities. (Be careful!)
Supply List
1. Book: "Who Was Walt Disney" by Whitney Stewart. Available at most book retailers for $5 - $6. 2. Printed worksheets (A 12-page PDF is supplied by the teacher upon enrollment.) 3. Pencil or Pen 4. Something to draw/color with (crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc - your choice) 5. Blank paper (such as computer/printer paper) 6. Scissors 7. Colored Construction paper (optional) 8. Stapler (optional) 9. Scotch tape (optional) 10. Yarn, 25-30 inches long (optional) 11. Piece of aluminum foil (optional)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- YouTube Videos
- PowerPoint
- Google Maps
Joined May, 2020
5.0
32reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love this quote by Benjamin Franklin: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." I hope that as students join me in class I not only teach them, but I involve them! I have been a teacher for ten years, and I love it! I like to have a structured, well-prepared classroom but also laid back enough that students feel comfortable asking questions, joining discussions, and getting involved.
I have a science degree, and I spent several years working as a Health Inspector, Drinking Water Inspector, and an Environmental Specialist. Later as I started to transition away from the science field, I spent two years helping people who have a traumatic brain injury before I became a teacher, author, and business owner. In addition to Outschool, I am also an ESL teacher, a homeschooling mom of three, a Sunday school teacher, an author of six children's books, and I own a business that provides teaching resources for kids around the world.
When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with family, writing books, hosting a kid-friendly podcast, and trying to get my two parakeets to talk (which I have not been very successful at). Two things that people find unusual about me are: I don't like chocolate, and I have 38 nieces and nephews!
Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you in class soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $40 for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 37 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-9 learners per class
