I Survived Series Book Club - The Sinking of the Titanic
Are you striving to foster a love of reading in your child's life? Author Lauren Tarshis targets second to seventh grade students with her captivating stories, while also teaching them about historical events!
Stephanie Jill Boyd - The Joyful Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(244)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be reading the assigned chapters in the book and completing some writing activities.Assessment
upon requestGrading
upon requestClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Advanced Level
📚 I SURVIVED Book Club 📚 The adventures await on Outschool! 🚢June: I SURVIVED The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 $4.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/9AV7Tqw 🦈July: I SURVIVED The Shark Attacks of 1916 $4.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/bA3qNxT New to Outschool❓ 👉👉Use the code STEPHJ2020 to get 💲20 to spend towards your first class❗️ Are you striving to foster a love of reading in your child's life? Author Lauren Tarshis targets second to seventh grade students with these captivating stories! These books are historical fiction, so your child will learn about history, while also being immersed in an adventure! Most of the books are on a fourth grade reading level. If your learner wants to join, but is not at a fourth grade reading level yet, that is completely fine! They are still welcome to join, and parents may read the chapters to or with them each week. We will have fun discussion questions and activities to accompany the book club! 🚢Week 1: June Things to do before Week 1 of I SURVIVED The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: - Read chapters 1-5. (pages 1-25) - Print the comprehension questions and complete #1-5. 🚢Week 2: June Things to do before Week 2 of I SURVIVED The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: - Read chapters 6-10. (pages 26-57) - Complete # 6-10 on the comprehension questions. - There is an optional Luxury at Sea reading comprehension assignment that I would like for students to complete. (This is a resource I found on TPT by Two Sharpened Pencils.) 🚢Week 3: June Things to do before Week 3 of I SURVIVED The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: - Read chapters 11-14. (pages 58-85) - Complete # 11-14 on the comprehension questions. - Print the read-aloud play that we will begin reading together in class. Be thinking about which character you want to be, or if you want to be the historian, narrator, or character. You may send me a message when you decide which you want to be! 🚢Week 4: June Things to do before Week 4 of I SURVIVED The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: - Read chapters 15-16 and the additional pages (pages 86-end) - Complete # 15-16 on the comprehension questions. - Print and take the quiz. - We will finish reading the play together.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to discuss aspects of a book - what they like, dislike, find sad or exciting. This Book Club is perfect for homeschooling families that want to combine learning history, reading, nature, and adventure all in one!!
Other Details
Learning Needs
If your learner wants to join, but is not at a fourth grade reading level yet, that is completely fine! They are still welcome to join, and parents may read the chapters to or with them each week before class.
Supply List
Families will need to purchase a copy of the books we are discussing in Book Club. 🌀April: I SURVIVED Hurricane Katrina, 2005 $4.74 on Amazon https://a.co/d/1d1GXWP We are using the original book and not the graphic novel, however students may want to own both copies. 🌪️May: I SURVIVED The Joplin Tornado, 2011 $5.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/j2kOAlt 🚢June: I SURVIVED The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 $4.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/9AV7Tqw 🦈July: I SURVIVED The Shark Attacks of 1916 $4.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/bA3qNxT Families will also need to be able to print sheets each week pertaining to our area of focus. Examples, cross word puzzles, writing pages, etc.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Families will need to purchase a copy of the books we are discussing in Book Club.
🌀April: I SURVIVED Hurricane Katrina, 2005
$4.74 on Amazon https://a.co/d/1d1GXWP
We are using the original book and not the graphic novel, however students may want to own both copies.
🌪️May: I SURVIVED The Joplin Tornado, 2011
$5.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/j2kOAlt
🚢June: I SURVIVED The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
$4.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/9AV7Tqw
🦈July: I SURVIVED The Shark Attacks of 1916
$4.99 on Amazon https://a.co/d/bA3qNxT
Joined March, 2022
5.0
244reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Luther Rice College and Seminary
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Toccoa Falls College
The teacher, Stephanie Jill Boyd, has a bachelors and masters degree, and is certified to teach elementary school in the state of Georgia, U.S.A. She also has two sons that enjoy this series. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-8 learners per class
