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zzzz Books for All Kids: The Last Kids on Earth- 4 Week Edition
n this high interest, low reading level humorous book study, students follow a group of friends as they navigate the zombie apocalypse. Students gain reading and writing fluency through class discussion. They will respond to what they read using graphic organizers and other strategies to support writing and recording ideas. The book club is designed to be accessible to students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences. The class is also available in a 2 week version for your convenience.
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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9-14
year olds
3-12
learners per class
Charged upfront
Meets 1x per week
Over 4 weeks
45 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Students will gain fluency and comprehension by reading and discussing the novel. Students will practice organizing and communicating their ideas using graphic organizers, creative writing, and other strategies.
Students will need their own copy of "The Last Kids On Earth" by Max Brallier. Students are welcome to read the book in hard copy or on e-book or audio book. Text to Speech accompanied by reading can be a good strategy for dyslexic learners as enlarging the print in e-book format.
Students will be responsible for reading five short chapters in between class sessions and filling out a reading response sheet before every session.
"The Last Kids On Earth" by Max Brallier is required for this class. Students may use e-books, hardcopy and paperbacks, or audiobooks to read and comprehend the text. Handouts will be uploaded in into the Outschool classroom before many sessions. Paper, markers or colored pencils, and pens or pencils are great to have on hand for class activities.
Narrative Evaluation is available upon request. Students taking the course for homeschool credit can submit a portfolio of class work for evaluation and feedback.
45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
This book deals with zombies, monsters, and a fictional apocalypse in a light hearted manner. The main character sometimes tends to stereotype which will be addressed in the book discussion. You can read here to evaluate whether this book would be a good fit for your child: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-last-kids-on-earth-series
Students will need their own copy of "The Last Kids On Earth" by Max Brallier. Students are welcome to read the book in hard copy or on e-book or audio book. Text to Speech accompanied by reading can be a good strategy for dyslexic learners as enlarging the print in e-book format.
Teacher
Bridget Smith M.Ed.Educator, Writer, Traveler, and Mom to Kids with Learning Differences
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United States768 total reviews
1158 completed classes
About Me
I love being part of the Outschool learning community! I offer courses for neurodiverse kids and teens and students with learning disabilities as well as book studies, note taking, and writing classes that are accessible to all learners. I...
