アメリカンガールドール（モリー）ブッククラブ：朗読とインタラクティブアクティビティ（フレックス）

Come get to know Molly McIntire!
Molly is a 9 year old girl living in the Midwest during the 1940s. Her dad is a doctor serving wounded soldiers overseas. She is feisty, loyal and creative.

This 6 book series follows Molly as she grapples with how world events are affecting her at home, while also dealing with the normal moments of growing up and dealing with siblings and friends.

Learners get to sit back and relax as each book is read aloud. 📕

Benefits of read alouds for independent readers:
1. Learners practice active listening skills. 👂
2. Read alouds model what language sounds like through inflection and pronunciation. 
3. Learners expand their vocabulary. 

Learners will get to know each other (including me) through classroom discussions. Weekly activities will also help learners engage with the stories and literary elements such as setting, cast of characters, character development and plot.

Now for the details of how our class works: 
- This is a Flex course, which means there will not be any live classes. 
- I will teach through 5-6 pre-recorded videos each week. 
- All videos and materials will be uploaded to the classroom on Monday mornings at 8:00 am CST.
- Learners will upload all activities and discussions to the classroom and will be encouraged to comment on their peer's posts. 
- I will visit the classroom daily to comment on all posts, providing encouragement and guidance.

We will read the following books:
Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp
Molly Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp
Molly's Surprise by Valerie Tripp
Happy Birthday, Molly! by Valerie Tripp
Molly Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp
Changes for Molly by Valerie Tripp

Here is what a typical week looks like:
✔5-6 pre-recorded videos
✔Discussion questions
✔A craft
✔An activity
✔Learning portfolio prompts - A learning portfolio helps learners keep track of important story elements - characters, conflict, plot,  setting as the series progresses

Interactive activities include: make a hula skirt, bake lemon curd tartlets, make a paper doll, design a game using household items, make a pipe cleaner ornament, describe family holiday traditions...and more!

Parents, please refer to the Parental Guidance section to review themes or story elements of which you should be made aware. Please do not hesitate to message me with any questions you might have. I look forward to diving into Molly's world together through some fun stories and activities!