Club de lectura de American Girl: ¡Felicity Merriman!

Do you have a child with a passion for independence and adventure? If so, this class may be for you! During our 8 weeks together, we will be doing a deep dive into the American Girl doll, Felicity Merriman, a spunky colonist from 1774.  Every week, we will have a discussion about Felicity's story and time period, and we will engage in activities that reflect Felicity's experiences. We will be covering all six of Felicity's original books during this class, so students can expect to read one book a week once the class begins (no reading is needed prior to the class).  

This is a multidisciplinary class that explores reading strategies, historical knowledge, vocabulary integration, read aloud, geography, journaling, crafts, and more! 

Here is a sample of what to expect during a class:  

WEEK 1: An Introduction to Felicity's World 
-Introduce ourselves
- Book Walk-- exploring the book we're about to read and why we're excited to read it.
-Overview of Felicity's story, exploring Williamsburg and the Revolutionary War
-- Theme to Explore: "Independence"
-Vocabulary Words: apprentice, coax, nudge
-Homework: Read "Meet Felicity", work on vocabulary, and journal about "independence". Bring supplies to make the shop sign next class! 

WEEK 2: Discussing "Meet Felicity"
-- Quick discussion about our opinions on the book
--  Main focus of class discussion: "Independence".  
-- Activity: Making a sign for a colonial shop like Mr. Merriman's!
--Theme to Explore for Book 2: Loyalty
--Vocabulary: breeches, restless, uncivilized
-- Homework: Read "Felicity Learns a Lesson". work on vocabulary, and journal about "loyalty". Bring supplies to make the quill and ink to next class!

WEEK 3: Discussing "Felicity Learns a Lesson"
-- Quick discussion about our opinions of the book.
--  Share our journals. Main focus of class discussion: "Loyalty".
-- Activity: Making a quill and ink
-- Theme to Explore for Book 3: Values
--Vocabulary Words: Flickering, apothecary, glorious
-- Homework: Read "Felicity's Surprise" and work on your vocabulary and journal.

WEEK 4: Discussing "Felicity's Surprise"
-- Quick discussion about our opinions of the book
-- Main focus of class discussion: "Values". Discuss journals
--Activity: Comparing a colonial Christmas to a modern one.
-- Theme to Explore for Book 4: Trustworthiness 
--Vocabulary: prim, warble, mustering
--Homework: Reading "Happy Birthday, Felicity", working on vocabulary and journal, bringing paper and art supplies to next class.

WEEK 5: Discussing "Happy Birthday, Felicity"
-- Quick discussion about our opinions of the book
-- Main focus of class discussion: "Values". 
--Activity: Figurative Language Drawing
-- Theme to Explore for Book 5: Courage
--Vocabulary: Militia, Scoundrel, Bedchamber
--Homework: Reading "Felicity Saves the Day", working on vocabulary and journal, bringing supplies to make raspberry flummery to next class!

WEEK 6: Discussing "Felicity Saves the Day"
-- Quick discussion about our opinions of the book
--Main focus of the class discussion: Courage.  Share our journals.
-- Activity: Making raspberry flummery
-- Theme to Explore for Book 6: "Faithfulness" 
--Vocabulary: skittish, colt, trot
--Homework: Read "Changes for Felicity" and work on journal. 

WEEK 7: "Changes for Felicity"
--Quick discussion about our thoughts on the book
--Discussion topic: "Faithfulness".   Share journals.
--Activity: What Changes Felicity?
--Homework: Final project presentation for next class!

WEEK 8: Project Party!
In this class, we will share out our final projects and discuss our lasting impressions of the book. 

This class is inclusive, which means students of all abilities are welcome. If you student needs any accommodations please let me know and we will work together to ensure that they have the best possible class experience. 

I am excited to discuss independence and spiritedness with your child! They will learn all about grit, resilience, loyalty, and faithfulness through taking this class and exploring Felicity's story.