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Advanced The Lightning Thief Novel Study & Greek Mythology with Debra Shepherd

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Ages 11-15
Live Group Class
In this 10-week novel study, we will read Rick Riordan's, The Lightning Thief, & go into Greek Mythology as it relates to the novel. It includes vocabulary development, reading comprehension, figurative language, Greek mythology, & writing.
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 10 weeks
3-10 learners per class
55 min

What's included

20 live meetings
18 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students will have vocabulary practice and quizzes, reading comprehension, Greek mythology assignments, and written responses.
Assessment
Assessments will be graded by percentage and include written responses.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Advanced Level
The Lightning Thief is the first book of the Percy Jackson Series. It's heavy in Greek mythology, so it's a mini history lesson also. It's a nice bonus that after reading the book you can extend the learning by watching the movie and doing compare and contrast exercise that doesn't even feel like work! Talk about getting your kiddos into it, if they aren't already.

This is an advanced novel study. I realize the grade/age level reading is average, but the curriculum I developed and use is more than just a novel study. It focuses on a complete ELA learning method. Vocabulary development, reading comprehension that includes activities WHILE reading or listening, figurative language practice, writing prompt practice, and real-world connections. Plus, each chapter has a Greek mythology focus based on what is happening.

1st week:
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 1 & 2
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

2nd week:
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 3 & 4
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters


3rd week: 
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 5 & 6
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters


4th week: 
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 7 & 8
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

5th week:
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 9 & 10
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

6th week:
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 11 & 12
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

7th week:
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 13, 14, 15
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

8th week:
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 16 & 17
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

9th week: 
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 18, 19, & 20
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

10th week:
Read and complete assigned work for Chapters 21 & 22
Vocabulary Practice & Quiz
Figurative Language Practice
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt Options
Greek Mythology Characters

Vocabulary practice and reading comprehension questions will be in the form of actual practice, games, and competitions. 

There will be discussion in class as well, so any reading not completed is homework. The bulk of the work is independent. We will review material together, but any quizzes will be completed independently. A review of all quizzes will be provided. If the class is too wrapped up in discussion, I will record a video to review the answers.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This book contains teenagers fighting and Greek mythology. Greek mythology research projects typically include pictures were the statues are semi or totally nude. While I will not be using these images, if students research them on their own, they will probably come up.
Supply List
A copy of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
ability to print or copy the curriculum
access to the internet for research projects
writing utensil
paper
creativity
engagement
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Joined August, 2021
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Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have used this novel for several years to cover Greek mythology and the Percy Jackson series. This is definitely something to consider for students younger that my suggested age requirement for class. Again, we will not be used those images or reference material, but if students research on their own, they may find images of semi or fully nude statues based on the Greek gods.

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