Estudio de novela La misteriosa sociedad Benedict, libro uno (clase flexible)

There are NO live meetings for this class. Each week for five weeks, students will be guided through a study of The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart with videos that I have pre-recorded, along with games and quizzes (on Nearpod), group discussions, and more! The materials will be posted weekly, and you can view them during the week at your convenience.

From Amazon.com:
"For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed!

"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children--two boys and two girls--succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. But what they'll find in the hidden underground tunnels of the school is more than your average school supplies. So, if you're gifted, creative, or happen to know Morse Code, they could probably use your help."

Classes include (lessons are posted weekly):
+weekly recorded videos
+activities and discussions posted throughout the week (most are completed in Nearpod)
+learners can post in the classroom or message the teacher

The entire world is struggling with The Emergency. What is The Emergency, exactly? No one knows for sure, but it's terrible! Mr. Benedict, a kind and brilliant man, and his team are assembling an extraordinary group of secret agents (children!) to infiltrate the institute he suspects is causing The Emergency. Can the children determine the source of broadcasts Mr. Benedict thinks are causing The Emergency? Will they be discovered? Let's find out together! 

We'll study vocabulary, characters, and their relationships, and discuss themes in the book. Our classwork (homework and activities) will be available on Nearpod unless otherwise noted in the classroom. All videos will be posted by 12 pm (central time) each Monday during our flexible schedule class. 

Week One
+Classroom introduction, prereading activity, and handout
+Pre-reading blog: Wikipedia & Scientific American (topic: subliminal messaging)
+Video instruction with Outschool class discussion about irony
+Independant reading of chapters 1-4
+Classwork including vocabulary study, poll, and concept checking questions
+Interactive web activities: vocabulary review, Kate's bucket activity
+Quiz

Week Two
+Video instruction with Outschool class discussion about cliffhangers and spatial descriptions
+Independant reading of chapters 5-11
+Classwork including vocabulary study, story boards, and concept checking questions
+Interactive web activities: vocabulary review, morse code
+Project: institute map


Week Three
+Video instruction with Outschool class discussion about characterization
+Independant reading of chapters 12-19
+Classwork including vocabulary study, characterization Venn diagram, and concept checking questions
+Interactive web activities: vocabulary review, word search, and prediction poll
+Quiz

Week Four
+Video instruction with Outschool class discussion about flashbacks and foreshadowing
+Independant reading of chapters 20-31
+Classwork including vocabulary study, cause and effect, foreshadowing, and concept checking questions
+Interactive web activities: vocabulary review, crossword
+Project: Identifying Gifted Children

Week Five
+Video instruction with Outschool class discussion about final chapters
+Independant reading of chapters 32-39
+Classwork including vocabulary study, story elements, sharing opinions, and concept checking questions
+Interactive web activities: vocabulary review, matching game
+Final quiz

In my classroom, we practice the THINK! philosophy:
T — Is it true?
H — Is it helpful?
I — Is it inspiring?
N — Is it necessary?
K — Is it kind?
!  — We treat others how we want to be treated!

***Nearpod***
Nearpod is required to participate in class. Detailed instructions and a class code with be provided prior to class.