Amanda Kane
Book Club for Homeschool (5-8th grade)
Book Club for Homeschool (5-8th grade)
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Middle school students will discuss a variety of books, enhancing their comprehension, vocabulary, and understanding of literary elements. Through assigned readings, interactive worksheets, and lively class discussions, students will deepen their appreciation for literature while developing essential language arts skills. This will be a highly engaging class, students are expected to participate in class discussion. 5th graders who are avid readers are welcome!
Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 am, see class calendar below for Spring break weeks.
1. Tuck Everlasting, Natalie Babbit
2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling
3. The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
Lesson 1 | Tue, Jan 14 | 1-2 | Into the Wild |
Lesson 2 | Thur, Jan 16 | 3-4 | Into the Wild |
Lesson 3 | Tue, Jan 21 | 5-7 | Into the Wild |
Lesson 4 | Thur, Jan 23 | 8-9 | Into the Wild |
Lesson 5 | Tue, Jan 28 | 10-12 | Into the Wild |
Lesson 6 | Thur, Jan 30 | 13-15 | Into the Wild |
Lesson 7 | Tue, Feb 4 | 16-18 | Into the Wild |
Lesson 8 | Thurs, Feb 6 | 1-5 | Tuck Everlasting |
Lesson 9 | Tues, Feb 11 | 6-10 | Tuck Everlasting |
Lesson 10 | Thur, Feb 13 | 11-15 | Tuck Everlasting |
Lesson 11 | Tues, Feb 18 | 16-20 | Tuck Everlasting |
Lesson 12 | Thur, Feb 20 | 21-25 | Tuck Everlasting |
* 1 week off | |||
Lesson 13 | Tues, Mar 4 | 1-2 | Harry Potter |
Lesson 14 | Thur, Mar 6 | 3-4 | Harry Potter |
Lesson 15 | Tues, Mar 11 | 5-7 | Harry Potter |
Lesson 16 | Thurs, Mar 13 | 8-9 | Harry Potter |
Lesson 17 | Tues, Mar 18 | 10-12 | Harry Potter |
Lesson 18 | Thur, Mar 20 | 13-14 | Harry Potter |
Lesson 19 | Tues, Mar 25 | 15-16 | Harry Potter |
Lesson 20 | Thur, Mar 27 | 17-18 | Harry Potter |
week of Mar 31 off | |||
Lesson 21 | Tue, Apr 8 | 1-4 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 22 | Thu, Apr 10 | 5-9 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 23 | Tue, Apr 15 | 10-15 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 24 | Thu, Apr 17 | 16-19 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 25 | Tue, Apr 22 | 20-24 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 26 | Thur, Apr 24 | 25-28 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 27 | Tues, Apr 29 | 29-33 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 28 | Thurs, May 1 | 34-38 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 29 | Tues, May 6 | 39-43 | The Unwanteds |
Lesson 30 | Thurs, May 8 | 44-48 | The Unwanteds |
Class Structure:
- 5 minutes: group opener/game
- 40 minutes: book discussion, vocabulary exploration, plot techniques, character development, and more.
- The last 15 minutes of class will be open for the middle school kids to hang out in a safe and welcoming environment. Kids can chat, play games, and explore the garden. I will bring a game each week to try out, examples include: chess, exploding kittens, uno, no mercy.
Minimum 3 enrollments. Bundle and save! Discount for buying entire series. Books are not included in course fee.
About the instructor:
I am Amanda Kane. I am a Certified Career Coach and homeschool mom to Emily, a sixth grader who is busy with archery & musical theatre. In my free time, I love learning about herbalism, homeopathy, and being crunchy.
I served faithfully in the South Carolina Army National Guard for over 21 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. My service includes 2 deployments to Afghanistan, 2 rotations to Africa, multiple trips to Europe, and too many states to mention. My most enjoyable tour was teaching Freshmen Military Leadership at Clemson University.
It was during this time at Clemson I discovered my gift of helping teens and young twenties hone in their unique skills and what careers they choose to pursue. I am grateful to be UHC and would be honored to help your high schooler navigate their next steps.

