How it Works – BookSharkVirtual

THE CURRICULUM

What is literature-based learning?

Literature-based means that instead of relying on a single textbook per subject, the curriculum capitalizes on a wide variety of resources: historical fiction, biographies, maps, timelines, resource books, and nonfiction. Students learn from multiple perspectives and develop empathy by walking a mile in a character’s shoes. Plus, this method is enjoyable! Kids (and parents) adore the award-winning books we include in our packages. In fact, these books build a cherished home library of titles families simply can’t part with.

the platform

What is BookShark Virtual?

BookShark Virtual is an online platform that enables students to access their lesson plans, take assessments, and receive instant auto-grading. Parents and teachers can track and review student work from a computer or mobile app.

Start with Great Books

THE BOOKSHARK WAY OF EDUCATING
Start with Great Books

Students read real, living books—neither digital books on e-readers. These are print copies of the best kid lit on the market.
Parents can easily follow the 36-week programs thanks to the hard copy.
Instructor’s Guides included in each package. Guides are also viewable on the virtual platform and the app.
Students read up to 30 History and Science books per year, so they not only gain a deeper understanding of content but also build their vocabulary, reading speed, and comprehension.

Student school day

Virtual

View weekly schedule and daily lesson plans.
Take assessments.
Review grades.
Upload work (math activity sheets, pictures of science experiments, etc.).
View and respond to teacher or parent message.

Offline

Work through Readers, Read-Alouds, and History passages.
Engage in parent discussions.
Science Reading and experiments.
Language Arts writing.
Work Math lessons.

Assessment & Grading

History and Science assessments are based on discussion questions
Interactive assessments multiple question types, including: drag and drop; matching; writing; multiple choice; mapping hot spots; fill in the blank and true or false.
Students will receive immediate feedback on assessment questions.
Teachers can set grading parameters.
Teachers can annotate student work for direct feedback.
Students are alerted when teacher completes review of written and uploaded materials.

Organization

Keep track of completed work by collapsing assignments.
Track Grades and Progress.
Upload Activity Sheets, writing assignments, artwork, pictures of science Experiments, math work.
Conveniently refer to all subjects in a single online location.
With the mobile app, access assessments anywhere with an internet connection.

Parent School Day

View lesson plan via desktop, mobile app, or hard copy Instructor’s Guide.
Teach daily lessons.
Engage in discussion with student.
Review assessment grades.
Independence depends on age.

Independent Learning

BookShark Virtual fosters more and more independence as children mature. While all levels incorporate parental involvement, older students can do more on their own. Thus BookShark Virtual is an excellent option for parents who are working from home or are teaching multiple children. With the support of the online interface, children know what to do next and have a place to upload their assignments until the teacher or parent can check them.

Request a Consultation

Maddie Suter

School Liaison & Support

720-215-6064

msuter@bookshark.com

BOOKSHARK VIRTUAL
8022 S GRANT WAY
LITTLETON, CO 80122

How it works.