Wonka's World Book Club: Explore, Create, Chocolate!
Join Wonka's Book Club for an enchanting journey through the 'Wonka' book, featuring imaginative activities, chocolate-making, and engaging discussions over 10 weeks
Ms. Tracey, BA, PG Dip (Hum)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(241)
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Reading Assignment - 50 pages per week Printables will be provided for use during class Homework assignments as directedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Join the Enthralling Wonka Book Club – A Journey into the Magical World! Calling all parents and children captivated by the enchanting Wonka movie! Delve into a weekly online adventure where imagination meets learning in the Wonka Book Club. Explore, create, and discuss the wonder of the 'Wonka' book in a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. Each live session, held once a week, unlocks a new chapter of Willy Wonka's universe, accompanied by stimulating activities. From imaginative creative writing to crafting delectable chocolates, this book club intertwines art and design, English Language Arts, STEM experiments, and culinary adventures. Week by week breakdown: 🍫Week 1: Dive into the Prologue to Chapter 3, where we'll introduce the background and discuss chapters. Bring a mystery chocolate to class and challenge your peers to guess its identity! 🍫Week 2: Explore Chapters 4 - 6 for a closer look at Wonka's settings and themes. Engage in group work to explore colors, settings, and sounds. 🍫Week 3: Unravel Chapters 7 - 9 and delve into character development. Get ready to make chocolate at home and share your creations next class! 🍫Week 4: Chapters 10 - 12 bring discussions about the book and a chocolate show-and-tell. Design and construct packaging nets for your imaginative chocolate creations. 🍫Week 5: Analyze Chapters 13 - 15 and embark on a creative journey to design your own Chocolate shop. Engage in a fascinating S.T.E.M. Hot Chocolate Experiment for homework! 🍫Week 6: Chapters 16 - 18 lead to discussions and comprehension games. Explore a creative writing project on who you'd share your chocolate creation with. 🍫Week 7: Discover Chapters 19 - 21 with vocabulary games and an interactive session on 'Where Chocolate Comes From'. 🍫Week 8: Chapters 22 - 24 involve sensory reading and crafting persuasive letters to Wonka for a chance to get hired! 🍫Week 9: Discuss Chapters 25 - 27 and summarize your thoughts and preparing Chocolate Slime for homework & show and tell. 🍫Week 10: Conclude the adventure with a Book Vs Movie Comparison and a thrilling whole book quiz. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Wonka, bonding through literature, creativity, and discovery. Grab your copy of 'Wonka' and join us for a fun and educational journey!
Learning Goals
-Improve reading comprehension through discussions of 'Wonka' chapters.
-Encourage creativity via imaginative writing and art activities.
-Introduce basic STEM concepts through chocolate-related experiments.
-Expand vocabulary through engaging discussions and games.
-Develop presentation skills through show-and-tell sessions.
-Compare and analyze the book vs. movie versions of 'Wonka'.
-Foster culinary skills through following chocolate-related recipes.
-Enhance critical thinking by exploring themes and character development.
-Practice following instructions precisely in various activities.
-Cultivate communication skills during group discussions and activities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
⭐Parental supervision required for Homework activities - use of kettle/oven/microwave
⭐Please see supply list for classes by week
⭐Some classes will use Nearpod an interactive educational web tool, accessible via link during class, no setup or login creation required
Supply List
Supplies : Week 1 : Chocolate of any size (x1) Week 3: Plain Chocolate bar and ingredients to add eg. marshmallows, biscuits/sweets Week 5 : Hot chocolate & marshmallows (mini or other) Week 9 : Chocolate cup pudding (x2) and cornstarch
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2020
4.8
241reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Northampton
Teacher has a BA and MA in English Literature
Diploma in Teaching Literacy in Primary and Secondary
English Language Tutor with TEFLReviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $150 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-6 learners per class
