A Bookworm's Novel Study - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
In this class, students will read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, engage in discussions, and develop key ELA skills. Perfect for young fans eager to enhance their English skills while enjoying the magical world of Hogwarts.
Clarissa Beckstead
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What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Students will be assigned about 3 chapters of independent reading each week and will be given a Google Forms assignment. Feedback will be given on each assignment submitted.Assessment
Feedback will be given on each assignment turned in. A letter grade will only be given if requested at the beginning of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Harry Potter can't go back to Hogwarts. Or at least, Dobby the house elf thinks so. Danger awaits Harry at Hogwarts this year. In this class we will read the second book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Each week, students will be assigned to read about 3 chapters of the book. During class, we will discuss what the students read that week. Students will have the opportunity to share their favorite part and ask any questions that they have. We will also learn about a different element of literature each week, which will help students become better critical readers. We will discuss what they already know about the days topic and do a short activity to practice it. Students will have an independent reading assignment each week consisting of 2-3 chapters of the book. They will also complete a short assignment to show that they did the the reading and understand the element of literature we discussed in class. The time required will vary depending on how fast your learner reads, but I recommend spending about half an hour a day on their reading/assignment, or 2.5 hours per week.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their critical reading skills, specifically focusing on elements of a story, making inferences, genre, figurative language, context clues, comparing and contrasting, and theme.
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Elements of a Story
Learn about the 5 elements of a story. Lesson 2:
Inferencing
Learn what an inference is and how to make them. Lesson 3:
Genre
Learn about what genre is and specifically how to identify a fantasy novel. Lesson 4:
Figurative Language
Learn the difference between a simile and a metaphor. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Harry Potter does contain themes of good vs evil and could be scary for more sensitive learners.
Students will be provided with links to Google Forms for their homework assignments. Learners do not need a Google account to fill out the form. If you would prefer to have your learner not use Google Forms, please send me a message and we can work out another way for them to complete the assignments.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling.
We will use Google forms for assignments. Students do not need to have a Google account to fill out the form.
Outschool is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., owner of the Harry Potter® mark and related Harry Potter marks.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
*I will be out of town and off the grid January 27-31 and will not be able to respond to messages during that time.
Hello! My name is Mrs. Clarissa. I am a mom of 5, a bookworm, and a certified, experienced in-person and online teacher. I believe in learning through fun and play! I love seeing my students learn and grow as they discover new things on their own. I believe that the most important part of school is learning how to learn and learning to love learning! Once those two goals are met, students can learn anything they want.
I have taught online classes for 6 years and have learned how to engage students virtually. It has been a wonderful experience and I love the opportunity to reach out to kids from all over the world and learn from each other!
I earned a degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University in 2009. My life has been dedicated to helping kids learn and grow.
I also LOVE books! There are bookcases in every room of my house and I wish I had more. I enjoy reading fantasy books and discussing them with my kids and my husband. We all especially love Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I also enjoy reading with my littles. Our favorites are Elephant and Piggie and Mother Bruce.Reviews
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Ages: 9-12
