Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows Book Study
In this 3-week book club, students will follow along reading the book and completing engaging comprehension activities. This book is packed with STEM, magic and fun!
Michelle Reynolds
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(143)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
We'll be reading Zoey and Sassafras Dragons and Marshmallows. This is the first book in a STEM series about an inquisitive girl and her cat. Zoey discovers that she has the ability to see and help magical creatures. Science and discovery are introduced in a fun and engaging manner. Learners will read along with me in pre-recorded videos. During our live Zoom sessions, we'll use interactive Boom Cards to reinforce comprehension as well as printable activities. See below for more details. (Students should have chapters 1-4 read and homework completed before our first class meeting so that we can be productive during our time together.) WEEK 1 ------------ Watch video recording of read aloud: Chapters 1-4 Homework: Picture a Setting Graphic Organizer, Make Your Thinking Goggles, Vocabulary Words Craft Live Zoom Meeting: introductions, practice Boom Cards: Chapters 1-4, show and discuss homework with the class, review vocabulary WEEK 2 ------------ Watch video recording of read aloud: Chapters 5-8 Homework: Character Traits Live Zoom Meeting: practice Boom Cards: Chapters 5-8, scientific method, compare reptiles & mammals, show and discuss homework with the class WEEK 3 ------------ Watch video recording of read aloud: Chapters 9-12 Watch video recording of read aloud: Chapters 13-16 Homework: Write a Book Review Article Live Zoom Meeting: practice Boom Cards: Chapters 9-12 & 13-16, share homework with the class, review vocabulary, play Zoey BINGO Guided Reading Level N on author's site (Level O on Scholastic) Lexile 580L DRA Level 34 (Important Copyright Note: I have received permission from The Innovation Press and Asia Citro, this book's publisher and author, to legally use images from the book as well as permission to record myself reading this book to my students online.)
Learning Goals
Students will learn age appropriate vocabulary words in context.
Students will be able to do the following:
* Identify the setting using specific supporting details from the book
* Recognize and name appropriate character traits
* List and understand the six steps of the scientific method
* Summarize the story
Other Details
Supply List
Buying the book is not required. However, I do suggest that you consider buying your own copy to keep. It's the first in a really good series. Videos will be provided in class of me reading the book. Students can easily follow along online with me if they do not have their own copy of the book. Worksheet activities/crafts will be provided. Students will print and complete them with scissors, pencil and colored pencils or crayons.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Interactive Boom Cards
Joined July, 2020
4.9
143reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Masters of Science in Instructional Design (MSID). I am a certified teacher with 11 years of experience teaching in a traditional classroom setting. I have been creating and selling my educational resources online since 2012. I have an established working relationship with The Innovation Press (this book's publisher) creating resources for select books in their collection, including Zoey and Sassafras.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
2-6 learners per class
