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Words of Fear: A Horror Themed Ongoing Book Club
Chelsey Kolenda
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(205)
In this ongoing book club, students will dive into both classic and modern tales of fright!
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Ready for a fright? In this class, learners will read sections of a book before class and then come to class ready to discuss them! We will use the framework of Reading Powers by Adrienne Gear to base our discussions on. Learners will enjoy discovering a range of new books and sharing their ideas with fellow horror lovers. All reading will need to be done outside of class. While all books will be of the horror genre, they will remain appropriate for learners. I am an elementary school...
- Students will grow in their understanding of reading comprehension strategies, particularly the reading powers (summarizing, connecting, questioning, predicting, visualizing, and inferring). Their reading skills will also improve with practice and with keeping up with the posted schedule before class.
I am an elementary school teacher who has extensive training and experience leading learners in book clubs where their love of reading is ignited.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will need to read the selected sections of the book before class.
Learners should have a proficient reading level to enjoy the books selected. In some cases, these books might be able to be found in a recorded version.
Learners will need a copy of the following books to begin with: - Night Books by J.A. White - Serefina and the Black Cloak by Amanda May Dundas - The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs
Although these books are all spooky in nature, they are age appropriate in content.
We will be starting with reading 'Night Books,' 'Serefina and the Black Cloak,' and 'The House with a Clock in its Walls.' We will be using Reading Powers by Adrienne Gear as a framework.
Joined April, 2021
5.0
205reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello OutSchool families! My name is Chelsey and I am an enthusiastic, and creative elementary school teacher, youth theatre director and summer camp leader. I hold a degree from the University of British Columbia in English and Theatre, and...
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Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-8 learners per class
