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SUMMARY:These Happy Golden Years
DESCRIPTION:These Happy Golden Years\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct 19\, 26 & Nov 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as she leaves her family to begin her career as a teacher. Learn about the challenges and joys of becoming a young adult in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, These Happy Golden Years—and follow Laura as she navigates life away from home. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a classic. These Happy Golden Years is the eighth book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of young adulthood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400084ISBN-13: 978-0064400084\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Laura is teaching school\, and it’s terrifying! Most of the students are taller than she is\, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable\, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind. \n\n\n\nAnd every Friday—no matter what the weather—Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Laura and Almanzo are courting\, and even though she’s not yet sixteen\, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier\, and tell the heartwarming\, unforgettable story of a loving family. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThese Happy Golden Years is a classic that was published in 1943\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The attitude around Native Americans is often racist\, and some characters try to combat these beliefs. Bullying: Laura struggles to teach some students who are older than her. She is also disliked by the wife of the school board head\, whom she is living with. This is an uncomfortable situation for Laura.Courting: Almanzo escorts Laura home every weekend\, and they are courting. They become engaged and get married at the end of the book.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-6Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 7-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-18Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 19-23Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 24-28Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 29-33\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:These Happy Golden Years
DESCRIPTION:These Happy Golden Years\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct 19\, 26 & Nov 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as she leaves her family to begin her career as a teacher. Learn about the challenges and joys of becoming a young adult in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, These Happy Golden Years—and follow Laura as she navigates life away from home. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a classic. These Happy Golden Years is the eighth book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of young adulthood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400084ISBN-13: 978-0064400084\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Laura is teaching school\, and it’s terrifying! Most of the students are taller than she is\, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable\, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind. \n\n\n\nAnd every Friday—no matter what the weather—Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Laura and Almanzo are courting\, and even though she’s not yet sixteen\, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier\, and tell the heartwarming\, unforgettable story of a loving family. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThese Happy Golden Years is a classic that was published in 1943\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The attitude around Native Americans is often racist\, and some characters try to combat these beliefs. Bullying: Laura struggles to teach some students who are older than her. She is also disliked by the wife of the school board head\, whom she is living with. This is an uncomfortable situation for Laura.Courting: Almanzo escorts Laura home every weekend\, and they are courting. They become engaged and get married at the end of the book.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-6Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 7-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-18Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 19-23Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 24-28Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 29-33\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Elementary Readers
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SUMMARY:How to be a Young #Writer
DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\nThis is a How-To-Write Educational Club!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\nRead below for details… \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nGet six classes of learning\, writing exercises\, and more for just $37! \n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Amazon.comISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$37.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:These Happy Golden Years
DESCRIPTION:These Happy Golden Years\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct 19\, 26 & Nov 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as she leaves her family to begin her career as a teacher. Learn about the challenges and joys of becoming a young adult in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, These Happy Golden Years—and follow Laura as she navigates life away from home. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a classic. These Happy Golden Years is the eighth book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of young adulthood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400084ISBN-13: 978-0064400084\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Laura is teaching school\, and it’s terrifying! Most of the students are taller than she is\, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable\, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind. \n\n\n\nAnd every Friday—no matter what the weather—Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Laura and Almanzo are courting\, and even though she’s not yet sixteen\, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier\, and tell the heartwarming\, unforgettable story of a loving family. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThese Happy Golden Years is a classic that was published in 1943\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The attitude around Native Americans is often racist\, and some characters try to combat these beliefs. Bullying: Laura struggles to teach some students who are older than her. She is also disliked by the wife of the school board head\, whom she is living with. This is an uncomfortable situation for Laura.Courting: Almanzo escorts Laura home every weekend\, and they are courting. They become engaged and get married at the end of the book.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-6Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 7-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-18Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 19-23Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 24-28Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 29-33\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:How to be a Young #Writer
DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, November 10\, 17\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 (please note that we do not meet Nov 24) \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Amazon.comISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Junior Writers Club
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SUMMARY:These Happy Golden Years
DESCRIPTION:These Happy Golden Years\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct 19\, 26 & Nov 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as she leaves her family to begin her career as a teacher. Learn about the challenges and joys of becoming a young adult in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, These Happy Golden Years—and follow Laura as she navigates life away from home. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a classic. These Happy Golden Years is the eighth book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of young adulthood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400084ISBN-13: 978-0064400084\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Laura is teaching school\, and it’s terrifying! Most of the students are taller than she is\, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable\, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind. \n\n\n\nAnd every Friday—no matter what the weather—Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Laura and Almanzo are courting\, and even though she’s not yet sixteen\, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier\, and tell the heartwarming\, unforgettable story of a loving family. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThese Happy Golden Years is a classic that was published in 1943\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The attitude around Native Americans is often racist\, and some characters try to combat these beliefs. Bullying: Laura struggles to teach some students who are older than her. She is also disliked by the wife of the school board head\, whom she is living with. This is an uncomfortable situation for Laura.Courting: Almanzo escorts Laura home every weekend\, and they are courting. They become engaged and get married at the end of the book.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-6Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 7-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-18Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 19-23Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 24-28Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 29-33\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
URL:https://truenorthbookclub.com/club/these-happy-golden-years-6/
CATEGORIES:Elementary Readers
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