An afterschool book club, through these lesson plans, is exploring Roald Dahl\u27s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The integration of hands-on activities serves to help students connect to the story, think critically, and build interdisciplinary skills

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University of Nebraska - LincolnDigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - LincolnHonors Expanded Learning Clubs Honors ProgramSpring 2019Adventure Book Club: Charlie and the ChocolateFactoryRose WehrmanFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/honorshelcPart of the Early Childhood Education Commons, Higher Education Commons, and theModern Literature CommonsThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Honors Program at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has beenaccepted for inclusion in Honors Expanded Learning Clubs by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln.Wehrman, Rose, "Adventure Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2019). Honors Expanded Learning Clubs. 28.https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/honorshelc/28NEBRASKA HONORS PROGRAM CLC EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CLUBS INFORMATION SHEET  Name of Club: Adventure Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Age/Grade Level: Grades 3-5 Number of Attendees: 5-8  Goal of the Club: (learning objectives/outcomes) Improve literacy, encourage engagement with books, and nurture critical thinking and relational empathy Resources: (Information for club provided by) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, various Pinterest boards, educational websites (linked) Content Areas: (check all that apply) ☒ Arts (Visual, Music, Theater &Performance) ☒ Literacy ☒ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering &Math) ☒ Social Studies ☒ Wellness (Physical Education, Health, Nutrition &Character Education) Outputs or final products: (Does the club have a final product/project to showcase to community?) N/A but could be incorporated Introducing your Club/Activities: Get to know them, go over expectations, dispel previously held notions about the story, get them excited General Directions: Encourage/improve literary engagement while building other skills Tips/Tricks: Be willing to be silly and use your own imagination!    LESSON PLAN WORKSHEET (copy table as needed)   Lesson Activity Name: Lollipop Bookmarks: Getting Ready to Read Length of Activity: 45 minutes Supplies: Pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, books, craft materials Directions: Twist pipe cleaners around themselves in order to form a plate (be creative with technique and color)! Once the “lollipop” has been created, glue the lollipop to a popsicle stick and set aside. With the remaining time, begin reading—aim for Chapters 1-3, and assign the remainder for next time. Conclusion of the activity: Ask students what they already know about the book (probably from the movie) and ensure them that the book is different and still exciting. Parts of activity that worked: They loved having their own bookmarks for their own books. Parts of activity that did not work: A *strong* glue needs to be used in order for the pipe cleaners to stick.    Lesson Activity Name: Elephant Toothpaste Length of Activity: 45 minutes Supplies: Large tin, sod bottle, spoon, 1 tablespoon yeast, 2 tablespoons warm water, plastic squirt bottle, ½ cup 6% hydrogen peroxide, 4-5 drops food coloring, dish soap, paper towels, books Directions: Ask what students thought of 1-3; read Chapters 4-7. Transition to a discussion of how Willy Wonka makes his candy. He uses science, and he follows a recipe. Today, you’re going to make a recipe: 2 H2O2(aq) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g). Various instructions are available on the Internet, but in general, set the plastic bottle in the large tin (for clean-up), separately mix the yeast and water, then mix the soap, hydrogen peroxide, and food coloring in the plastic soda bottle. Add the yeast mixture to the soda bottle, and a (minor) explosion will occur. Conclusion of the activity: Discuss how/why this happened and how it was relevant to book Parts of activity that worked: It was fun, introduced science to reading, and they loved it. Parts of activity that did not work: It does not last as long as expected.   Lesson Activity Name: Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt Length of Activity: 45 minutes Supplies: Golden foil, paper, pens, books Directions: In advance, pick out vocabulary words and write them on pieces of paper—either wrap all or some of them in gold foil. Turn this into a game after revealing that “golden tickets” are hidden all over the room. Give students five minutes to find as many as they can, but in order to get a point for their golden ticket, they must be able to define the word. Read Chapters 8-11. Conclusion of the activity: Recap the chapters and ask for predictions. Parts of activity that worked:  Parts of activity that did not work: Requires advance gathering of materials.   Lesson Activity Name: Wonka Creation Day Length of Activity: 45 minutes Supplies: Craft materials, paper, books Directions: Read for approximately 25 minutes. Then challenge students to create their own edible Wonka masterpiece. This is an invention and begins with blueprinting—have them brainstorm, plan, and then build a prototype of their creation.  Conclusion of the activity: Applaud their creativity; assign a chapter or two for next time. Parts of activity that worked: They were so creative! Parts of activity that did not work: It took a while to jumpstart the children’s imaginations.  Lesson Activity Name:  Performance Day Length of Activity: 45 minutes Supplies: Books Directions: Engage with reading for the whole club. Instead of reading paragraphs, let students pick the characters they want to be. Each character, however, comes with his/her own unique voice and demeanor and must be acted out—costumes encouraged. Conclusion of the activity: Reflect and assign a chapter or two for next time if necessary. Parts of activity that worked: I really saw the students engaging with the characters and exploring the story through new perspectives. Parts of activity that did not work: They had to warm up to being silly (it starts with you!)   Lesson Activity Name: End of Club Party Length of Activity: 45 minutes Supplies: Books, golden foil, Everlasting Gobstoppers, Laffy Taffy (one/student), full-paper print out of Oompa Loompa, Wonka bar print outs, Hershey’s chocolate bars with almond (can be substituted), handwritten notes, tape, paper towels, blindfold, as much other candy as you deem necessary for a party  **check for dietary restrictions Directions: In advance, write a short note to each student that begins, “Congratulations! You’ve found a Golden Ticket!” and ends by saying you’re proud of them and encouraging them to keep growing and reading. Tape this note to the outside of a Hershey’s almond bar—the ones with gold foil sides. Wrap the Wonka bar wrapper printout around the chocolate bar and tape it. These are gifts for the students. I recommend handing them out at the end. Before the club, tape the Oompa Loompa poster to a smooth wall. Students will be blindfolded and attempt to stick the Laffy Taffy on the Oompa Loompa for Pin the Tail on the Oompa Loompa (could also be Willy Wonka or children’s characters). At some point, try to read a chapter. While students are reading, pull out the Everlasting Gobstoppers for a group snack—then point to the chapter named after Everlasting Gobstoppers to point out that this is entirely, 100% true.  Conclusion of the activity: Ask how they liked the story. Strongly encourage them to finish the book on their own, making sure to tell them how amazingly they’ve done and how proud you are of them. Parts of activity that worked: They loved the personalization, the games, the candy, and the gift. Parts of activity that did not work: I was sad.  

Adventure Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Honors Expanded Learning Clubs Honors Program
Spring 2019
Adventure Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory
Rose Wehrman
Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/honorshelc
Part of the Early Childhood Education Commons, Higher Education Commons, and the
Modern Literature Commons
This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Honors Program at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been
accepted for inclusion in Honors Expanded Learning Clubs by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Wehrman, Rose, "Adventure Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2019). Honors Expanded Learning Clubs. 28.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/honorshelc/28
NEBRASKA HONORS PROGRAM 
CLC EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CLUBS 
INFORMATION SHEET 
 
Name of Club: Adventure Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 
Age/Grade Level: Grades 3-5 
Number of Attendees: 5-8  
Goal of the Club: (learning objectives/outcomes) 
Improve literacy, encourage engagement with books, and nurture critical thinking and 
relational empathy 
Resources: (Information for club provided by) 
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, various Pinterest boards, educational websites 
(linked) 
Content Areas: (check all that apply) 
☒ Arts (Visual, Music, Theater &Performance) 
☒ Literacy 
☒ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering &Math) 
☒ Social Studies 
☒ Wellness (Physical Education, Health, Nutrition &Character Education) 
Outputs or final products: (Does the club have a final product/project to showcase to community?) 
N/A but could be incorporated 
Introducing your Club/Activities: 
Get to know them, go over expectations, dispel previously held notions about the story, get them 
excited 
General Directions: 
Encourage/improve literary engagement while building other skills 
Tips/Tricks: 
Be willing to be silly and use your own imagination! 
 
  
LESSON PLAN WORKSHEET 
(copy table as needed) 
 
 
Lesson Activity 
Name: 
Lollipop Bookmarks: Getting Ready to Read 
Length of Activity: 45 minutes 
Supplies: Pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, books, craft materials 
Directions: 
Twist pipe cleaners around themselves in order to form a plate (be creative with technique and 
color)! Once the “lollipop” has been created, glue the lollipop to a popsicle stick and set aside. 
With the remaining time, begin reading—aim for Chapters 1-3, and assign the remainder for next 
time. 
Conclusion of the activity: 
Ask students what they already know about the book (probably from the movie) and ensure them 
that the book is different and still exciting. 
Parts of activity that worked: 
They loved having their own bookmarks for their own books. 
Parts of activity that did not work: 
A *strong* glue needs to be used in order for the pipe cleaners to stick. 
 
 
 
Lesson Activity 
Name: 
Elephant Toothpaste 
Length of Activity: 45 minutes 
Supplies: Large tin, sod bottle, spoon, 1 tablespoon yeast, 2 tablespoons warm 
water, plastic squirt bottle, ½ cup 6% hydrogen peroxide, 4-5 drops 
food coloring, dish soap, paper towels, books 
Directions: 
Ask what students thought of 1-3; read Chapters 4-7. Transition to a discussion of how Willy 
Wonka makes his candy. He uses science, and he follows a recipe. Today, you’re going to make a 
recipe: 2 H2O2(aq) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g). Various instructions are available on the Internet, but in 
general, set the plastic bottle in the large tin (for clean-up), separately mix the yeast and water, 
then mix the soap, hydrogen peroxide, and food coloring in the plastic soda bottle. Add the yeast 
mixture to the soda bottle, and a (minor) explosion will occur. 
Conclusion of the activity: 
Discuss how/why this happened and how it was relevant to book 
Parts of activity that worked: 
It was fun, introduced science to reading, and they loved it. 
Parts of activity that did not work: 
It does not last as long as expected. 
 
 
Lesson Activity 
Name: 
Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt 
Length of Activity: 45 minutes 
Supplies: Golden foil, paper, pens, books 
Directions: 
In advance, pick out vocabulary words and write them on pieces of paper—either wrap all or 
some of them in gold foil. Turn this into a game after revealing that “golden tickets” are hidden all 
over the room. Give students five minutes to find as many as they can, but in order to get a point 
for their golden ticket, they must be able to define the word. Read Chapters 8-11. 
Conclusion of the activity: 
Recap the chapters and ask for predictions. 
Parts of activity that worked: 
 
Parts of activity that did not work: 
Requires advance gathering of materials. 
 
 
Lesson Activity 
Name: 
Wonka Creation Day 
Length of Activity: 45 minutes 
Supplies: Craft materials, paper, books 
Directions: 
Read for approximately 25 minutes. Then challenge students to create their own edible Wonka 
masterpiece. This is an invention and begins with blueprinting—have them brainstorm, plan, and 
then build a prototype of their creation.  
Conclusion of the activity: 
Applaud their creativity; assign a chapter or two for next time. 
Parts of activity that worked: 
They were so creative! 
Parts of activity that did not work: 
It took a while to jumpstart the children’s imaginations. 
 
Lesson Activity 
Name: 
 
Performance Day 
Length of Activity: 45 minutes 
Supplies: Books 
Directions: 
Engage with reading for the whole club. Instead of reading paragraphs, let students pick the 
characters they want to be. Each character, however, comes with his/her own unique voice and 
demeanor and must be acted out—costumes encouraged. 
Conclusion of the activity: 
Reflect and assign a chapter or two for next time if necessary. 
Parts of activity that worked: 
I really saw the students engaging with the characters and exploring the story through new 
perspectives. 
Parts of activity that did not work: 
They had to warm up to being silly (it starts with you!) 
 
 
Lesson Activity 
Name: 
End of Club Party 
Length of Activity: 45 minutes 
Supplies: Books, golden foil, Everlasting Gobstoppers, Laffy Taffy 
(one/student), full-paper print out of Oompa Loompa, Wonka bar 
print outs, Hershey’s chocolate bars with almond (can be substituted), 
handwritten notes, tape, paper towels, blindfold, as much other candy 
as you deem necessary for a party 
 
**check for dietary restrictions 
Directions: 
In advance, write a short note to each student that begins, “Congratulations! You’ve found a 
Golden Ticket!” and ends by saying you’re proud of them and encouraging them to keep growing 
and reading. Tape this note to the outside of a Hershey’s almond bar—the ones with gold foil 
sides. Wrap the Wonka bar wrapper printout around the chocolate bar and tape it. These are gifts 
for the students. I recommend handing them out at the end. Before the club, tape the Oompa 
Loompa poster to a smooth wall. Students will be blindfolded and attempt to stick the Laffy Taffy 
on the Oompa Loompa for Pin the Tail on the Oompa Loompa (could also be Willy Wonka or 
children’s characters). At some point, try to read a chapter. While students are reading, pull out 
the Everlasting Gobstoppers for a group snack—then point to the chapter named after 
Everlasting Gobstoppers to point out that this is entirely, 100% true.  
Conclusion of the activity: 
Ask how they liked the story. Strongly encourage them to finish the book on their own, making 
sure to tell them how amazingly they’ve done and how proud you are of them. 
Parts of activity that worked: 
They loved the personalization, the games, the candy, and the gift. 
Parts of activity that did not work: 
I was sad. 
 


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