What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will read the assigned graphic novels outside of class time.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
The Wild and Fun Graphic Novel Book Club is an engaging and inclusive weekly gathering designed to foster a love for reading, encourage creativity, and promote social interaction among children aged 9 to 12. This class introduces young readers to the captivating world of graphic novels while providing a safe and fun online environment for learning and discussion. The class is led by an experienced and enthusiastic teacher who guides the children through the selected graphic novel of the week. The teacher engages the children in discussions about the story, characters, and themes, encouraging critical thinking and comprehension skills. Interactive activities related to the graphic novel, such as drawing or crafting, are also incorporated to make learning enjoyable. The class is designed to be inclusive, ensuring that all children, regardless of their reading level, feel comfortable participating. Teachers will provide support and encouragement to help children express their thoughts and ideas. The Wild and Fun Graphic Novel Book Club is a dynamic and enriching experience that combines the joys of reading with interactive learning and social engagement, making it an ideal class for children aged 9 to 12. Here are the topics listed by week: Week of September 2nd- “CatStronauts: Mission Moon” by Drew Brockington pages 1-42 Week of September 9th- “CatStronauts: Mission Moon” by Drew Brockington pages 43-84 Week of September 16th- “CatStronauts: Mission Moon” by Drew Brockington pages 84-126 Week of September 23rd- “CatStronauts: Mission Moon” by Drew Brockington pages 126-168 Week of September 30th- “El Deafo” by Cece Bell Chapters 1-4 Week of October 7th- “El Deafo” by Cece Bell Chapters 5-8 Week of October 14th- “El Deafo” by Cece Bell Chapters 9-12 Week of October 21st- “El Deafo” by Cece Bell Chapters 13-16 Week of October 28th- “El Deafo” by Cece Bell Chapters 17-21 Week of November 4th- “The Last Kids On Earth” (book 1 of the series) by Max Brallier Chapters 1-3 Week of November 11th- “The Last Kids On Earth” (book 1 of the series) by Max Brallier Chapters 4-6 Week of November 18th- “The Last Kids On Earth” (book 1 of the series) by Max Brallier Chapters 7-9 Week of November 25th- NO CLASS Fall Break Week of December 2nd- “The Last Kids On Earth” (book 1 of the series) by Max Brallier Chapters 10-12 Week of December 9th- “The Last Kids On Earth” (book 1 of the series) by Max Brallier Chapters 13-15 Week of December 16th- “The Last Kids On Earth” (book 1 of the series) by Max Brallier Chapters 16-18 Week of December 23rd- NO CLASS Winter Break Week of December 30th- NO CLASS Winter Break Week of January 6th- “Roller Girl” by Victoria Jamieson Chapters 1-4 Week of January 13th- “Roller Girl” by Victoria Jamieson Chapters 5-8 Week of January 20th- “Roller Girl” by Victoria Jamieson Chapters 9-12 Week of January 27th- “Roller Girl” by Victoria Jamieson Chapters 13-16 Week of February 3rd- “Kristy's Great Idea" (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1) by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier Chapters 1-2 Week of February 10th- “Kristy's Great Idea" (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1) by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier Chapters 3-5 Week of February 17th- “Kristy's Great Idea" (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1) by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier Chapters 6-8 Week of February 24th- “Kristy's Great Idea" (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1) by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier Chapters 9-11 Week of March 3rd- “Kristy's Great Idea" (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1) by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier Chapters 12-14 Week of March 10th- “Dragonbreath” (Dragonbreath Series #1) by Ursula Vernon pages 1-30 Week of March 17th- “Dragonbreath” (Dragonbreath Series #1) by Ursula Vernon pages 31-60 Week of March 24th- “Dragonbreath” (Dragonbreath Series #1) by Ursula Vernon pages 61-90 Week of March 31st- “Dragonbreath” (Dragonbreath Series #1) by Ursula Vernon pages 91-120 Week of April 7th- “Dragonbreath” (Dragonbreath Series #1) by Ursula Vernon pages 121-160 Week of April 14th- “Zita the Spacegirl” (Zita the Spacegirl Series #1) by Ben Hatke pages 1-38 Week of April 21st- “Zita the Spacegirl” (Zita the Spacegirl Series #1) by Ben Hatke pages 39-77 Week of April 28th- “Zita the Spacegirl” (Zita the Spacegirl Series #1) by Ben Hatke pages 78-116 Week of May 5th- “Zita the Spacegirl” (Zita the Spacegirl Series #1) by Ben Hatke pages 117-155 Week of May 12th- “Zita the Spacegirl” (Zita the Spacegirl Series #1) by Ben Hatke pages 156-192 Week of May 19th- “The Sand Warrior” (5 Worlds Series #1) by Mark Siegel Chapters 1-3 Week of May 26th- “The Sand Warrior” (5 Worlds Series #1) by Mark Siegel Chapters 4-6 Week of June 2nd- “The Sand Warrior” (5 Worlds Series #1) by Mark Siegel Chapters 7-9 Week of June 9th- “The Sand Warrior” (5 Worlds Series #1) by Mark Siegel Chapters 10-11 Week of June 16th- “Click” by Kayla Miller pages 1-48 Week of June 23rd- “Click” by Kayla Miller pages 49-96 Week of June 30th- “Click” by Kayla Miller pages 97-144 Week of July 7th- “Click” by Kayla Miller pages 144-192 Week of July 14th- “The Cardboard Kingdom” by Chad Sell pages 1-40 Week of July 21st- “The Cardboard Kingdom” by Chad Sell pages 41-82 Week of July 28th- “The Cardboard Kingdom” by Chad Sell pages 83-122 Week of August 4th- “The Cardboard Kingdom” by Chad Sell pages 123-164 Week of August 11th- “The Cardboard Kingdom” by Chad Sell pages 165-204 Week of August 18th- “The Cardboard Kingdom” by Chad Sell pages 205-245
Learning Goals
The class fosters a love for reading and improves literacy skills through the visual and textual elements of graphic novels.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Graphic novels chosen for the club are carefully selected to be age-appropriate, engaging, and educational. They cover a wide range of themes and genres suitable for children aged 9 to 12.
Supply List
CatStronauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington El Deafo by Cece Bell The Last Kids On Earth (book 1 of the series) by Max Brallier Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1) by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier Dragonbreath (Dragonbreath Series #1) by Ursula Vernon Real Friends by Shannon Hale Zita the Spacegirl (Zita the Spacegirl Series #1) by Ben Hatke The Sand Warrior (5 Worlds Series #1) by Mark Siegel Click by Kayla Miller The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
11 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
10 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Linguistics from Nagoya Gakuin University (Japan)
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
12 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in English from Nagoya Gakuin University (Japan)
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharing
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-10 learners per class