What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will read the assigned chapters prior to each live meeting.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this class, students will read the novel Wonder outside of class and discuss the assigned chapters during our class sessions. This novel study is designed to promote critical reading, thinking, vocabulary, and writing for middle-grade students (4th-6th grades). Some of the comprehension skills addressed in this novel study include: 🔹Making inferences 🔹Drawing conclusions 🔹Describing character change 🔹Analyzing characters setting 🔹Identifying the main idea 🔹Point of view 🔹Context clues and vocabulary 🔹Using descriptive language 🔹Summarizing 🔹Utilizing text evidence Students are expected to have read the assigned chapters before class to be prepared for class discussions. This novel has 121 Chapters, but they are only about 3-4 pages long. Wonder, by R.J Palacio is about August Pullman, who's been homeschooled his entire life due to some medical issues related to his craniofacial abnormalities. However, when Auggie turns 10, his family begins to realize that he needs to function in a world where people aren't always kind to those that look different. Auggie is enrolled in school where he finds friends but must learn to deal with bullies. The author's message of choosing kindness is powerful. This is an important message for students to learn.
Learning Goals
This novel study is designed to promote critical reading, thinking, vocabulary, and writing skills.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapters 1-15
My lesson is about vocabulary words and discussion questions.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 1-15
My lesson is about vocabulary words and discussion questions.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 16-31
My lesson is about vocabulary words and discussion questions.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 16-31
My lesson is about vocabulary words and discussion questions.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
These texts are approved for the middle-grade level and are designed to challenge students. Please refer to commonsense media to make sure that the novel is appropriate for your learner. Some of the text does involve sad situations. The book contains bullying and hateful language but goodness wins out, and readers should find it inspiring and uplifting. The novel also has messages of individuality, nonconformity, friendship and courage. Topics will be handled from a trauma-informed approach.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/wonder
Supply List
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Students must obtain a copy of each book (either from a library, digital eBook, or buy a copy).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
I have 23 years experience in education K-12 with a BA Bed. I am an experienced Special
Education Teacher with a proven track record of successfully supporting neurodivergent
students with language and social skills to reach their academic goals. Skilled in designing
individualized lesson plans and providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $160 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-8 learners per class