A Wrinkle in Time - A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel Study
A thirteen year old girl and her younger brother travel through time and space to rescue their father, who is being held prisoner on another planet.
Johanna England Chavez, MSW
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
This novel study is part of a series of coming of age novels featuring strong, female protagonists. In A Wrinkle in Time, Meg Murry takes a fantastic journey into the fifth dimension to rescue her father, who been missing for over a year. Meg must find the courage to fight the evil forces that hold her father captive. This classic, Newbery Award winning novel by Madeleine L'Engle is sure to find a place in your student's heart. This class is appropriate for advanced 4th grade through middle school. The major themes of A Wrinkle in Time are the battle between good and evil and the triumphant power of love. Some other themes that the story explores are patience, acceptance and courage. The story has a broad appeal and will interest even reluctant readers. Students will be asked to read 2 chapters and complete related work before each class. We will practice vocabulary, character analysis and story extension writing which will include out of class assignments. Students will be encouraged, but not required, to share some of their work in class. If you are interested in this course, but your child is unable to attend in person, you may register for any section and will receive a recording of the live class and course materials after each class. Please let me know ahead of time if you register, but your child will not be in attendance. Meeting One: Chapters 1-2 *Discuss reading and questions *What is sci-fi/fantasy? *Characterization *Vocabulary worksheet for chapters 1-2 *Begin analysis sheets for major characters Meeting Two: Chapters 3-4 *Discuss reading and questions *Tesseract discussion *Writing mechanics activity *Vocabulary worksheet for chapters 3-4 *Continue character analysis Meeting Three: Chapters 5-6 *Discuss reading and questions *The "Three Mrs. Ws" activity *Famous sayings activity *Vocabulary worksheet for chapters 5-6 *Continue character analysis Meeting Four: Chapters 7-8 *Discuss reading and questions *Literary themes *Vocabulary worksheet for chapters 7-8 *Continue character analysis Meeting Five: Chapters 9-10 *Discuss reading and questions *Book trailer project *Vocabulary worksheet for chapters 9-10 *Continue character analysis Meeting Six: Chapters 11-12 *Discuss reading and questions *Vocabulary worksheet for chapters 11-12 *Story extension assignment *Complete character analysis
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide curriculum for the course. Your student will need a copy of A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L'Engle, a binder or folder with brads to collect their work in, a pencil or pen and a notebook to take notes as they read.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As an undergraduate, I completed a minor in English literature and creative writing. Reading is one of the great loves of my life and I find such pleasure in sharing it with children. Literature can provide a vast educational experience beyond the joy of the reading itself. A great novel exposes readers to history, culture and strong social messages. It is my mission as a language arts teacher to teach children to look beyond the obvious in books and mine all of the richness they have to offer. Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
4-12 learners per class
