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1 on 1 - Private - Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief - Book 1 - Book Club

7 weeks of reading "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan while discussing Greek Mythology, character development and story arch.
Mrs. Michelle
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1-2 hours per week. Reading Percy Jackson and The Olympians Book 1 "The Lightning Thief" Watching "Percy Jackon and The Olympians: Lightning Thief" movie for the last class.

Class Experience

Week One: Read chapters 1-4 before class. During class we will summarize chapters 1-4 and discuss: What examples dose the book give to hint that Percy is different? Who are the characters in the story?

Week Two: Read chapters 5-8 before class. During class we will summarize chapters 5-8 and discuss:
What is their first impression of camp Half-Blood? What gods and goddesses are mentioned and what are they in charge of?

Week Three: Read chapters 9-12 before class. During class we will summarize chapters 9-12 and discuss: We will predict what the prophesy means and Percy getting ready for the quest. 

Week Four: Read chapters 13-16 before class. During class we will summarize chapters 13-16 and discuss: The side quest that Ares sends Percy on. 

Week Five: Read chapters 17-19 before class. During class we will summarize chapters 17-19 and discuss: How is Percy's journey into the underworld similar to Greek mythology?

Week Six: Read chapter 20-22 before class. During class we will summarize chapters 20-22 and discuss: The conclusion of the story and where we think the next book will take us. 

Week Seven: Watch the movie "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" before class. During class we will compare and contrasts the book and the movie. 

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Percy Jackson and The Olympians Book 1 "The Lightning Thief"
 "Percy Jackon and The Olympians: Lightning Thief" 2010 movie for the last class.
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Reading Percy Jackson and The Olympians Book 1 "The Lightning Thief" Watching "Percy Jackon and The Olympians: Lightning Thief" 2010 movie for the last class.
Joined October, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from California State University of Northridge
Hello. My name is Michelle. For the past few years I have been tutoring English for non English speakers. In the past I have been a substitute teacher and hosted financial wellness classes. I have a BA in Film. Film and television are my passions. I look forward to teaching class about film studies, the American version of "The Office", how to make a budget and fiction book clubs. I believe in making the classroom fun and educational. I also enjoy having open discussions about the class topic. I am also a big Disneyland fan. I enjoying planning trips for my family to Disneyland. I'm excited to meet new student and always welcome retuning students. 

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