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Writing Non-Fiction Book Reports & Comprehension: What Is? Where Is? Book Series

Completed by 39 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
In this ongoing weekly book report club, students will first read the What Was? or Where Is? book of the week before class, then review the book in class while creating a strong book report.
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will need to read the book BEFORE coming to class. If students are unable to read the book before class, please have your child skip class and then watch the recording of the lesson AFTER they have read the book.
Assessment
Assessments upon request for those who send in completed book reports.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Informational writing and non-fiction book reports can be boring and difficult to write - but not in this class! We get a LOT of work done in just 45 minutes of class a week, and have super fun doing it! Every week, your child will read an entire non-fiction book, review the book text via reading comprehension practice, and write a comprehensive book report.

⚠️ This class is a good fit for your child if they can read the weekly book independently (they DO NOT have to like writing!). The book report template can be used to differentiate different levels of writing skills. Students can complete as much or as little of the book report based on their level. My review and comprehension activities set students up for book report confidence and success!

⚠️ Each week, I will post a reminder about the book of the week. Please read the book BEFORE coming to class. If your child is unable to read the book before class for whatever reason, please have them skip the live class and then watch the class recording and follow along. 

⚠️ A weekly book report template will be provided. Please print it off and have your child bring it to class. We will work on the book report together as we review the book. 

⚠️ Please review the preview video for details about how the class is run.

Book schedule:
 
May 17th: Where is the Parthenon?
May 24th: Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
May 31st: Where is the Grand Canyon?

Booklist:
~What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
~What is Climate Change?
~What was the Plague?
~What Was Ellis Island?
~What was the Titanic?
~What Was the Donner Party?
~What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
~What Was the Age of Exploration?
~What is the Women's Rights Movement?
~What Was The Ice Age?
~What Was The Wild West?
~What Was the Boston Tea Party?
~What is The Constitution?
~What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
~What Was The Great Depression?
~Where is the Amazon?
~Where is the Congo?
~Where is the Serengeti?
~Where is Antarctica?
~Where is the North Pole?
~Where is the Sahara?
~Where are the Great Pyramids?
~Where is Machu Picchu?
~Where is the Colosseum?
~Where is the Parthenon?
~Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
~Where is the Grand Canyon?
~Where is Mount Everest?
~Where is Chichen Itza?

Learning Goals

Students will learn to love reading non-fiction books while learning about important points in history - all while learning how to create a fun book report!

Other Details

Learning Needs
This class is somewhat differentiated in that the review questions are multiple-choice, and students can complete as much or as little of the book report sections.
Pre-Requisites
Students need to be able to read the book independently so that they can write about it.
Supply List
Students will need to borrow or purchase the book of the week. Each week there will also be a printable book report flip book template provided. Regular paper can be used, but the book report template helps your child stay organized (and it's fun!).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
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Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!

My degrees include:
🎓 Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
🎓 TESOL Certificate
🎓 The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
🎓 Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
🎓 ACE Educator Certified

My experiences include:
🌼 ESL (English as a second language) teaching
🌼 Private English tutor
🌼 Organizational coach
🌼 Small and large group teaching

My teaching values and styles:
💟 Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
💟 A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
💟 Teacher energy is important for engagement
💟 Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
💟 Making sure every student is seen and heard
💟 A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
💟 Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way

Types of classes I teach:
📚 K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
📚 FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing 
📚 Reluctant Writer's Camp
📚 Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
📚 Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring

My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17). 

See you in the classroom soon!

Love,
Teacher Bethanie

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