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Among the Hidden - A Shadow Children Dystopian Novel Study

In this 5-session course, students will read Among the Hidden to explore the dystopian genre while participating in discussions and group investigations!
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. All reading will be completed outside of class, and students are asked to complete any projects that we are unable to complete in class outside of class as well.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6
"Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend.

"Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. He's lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new housing development replacing the woods next to his family's farm, he is no longer even allowed to go outside.

"Then, one day Luke sees a girl's face in the window of the house where he knows two other children already live. Finally, he's met a shadow child like himself. Jen is willing to risk everything to come out of the shadows - does Luke dare to become involved in her dangerous plan? Can he afford not to?" - Citation Provided at the Very Bottom!

Through this novel study, students will learn about dystopian societies, the messages that they send their people, how they control their people, and what makes their society imperfect. We will also spend time on literary devices like setting, character development, plot development, tone, mood, symbolism, and more. Students will engage in discussion while also completing work as a group and designing their own art projects and writing their own creative stories. This is a class for anyone who enjoys the dystopian genre or who would like to be introduced to this genre!

Weekly Reading Schedule:
     *** While we hope to get to each of these activities, please keep in mind that it will depend on the reading comprehension of students and what they enjoy engaging in more. Some activities take longer and some engage students in different ways. The list is a selection - the options - of what we might do during our classes together! ***
Day One:
      - Introduction to the Class and Novel
      - What is a Dystopian Novel?
      - Controversial Statements and Debate
Day Two: Chapters 1 - 7
      - Setting
      - Character Analysis: Luke
      - Point of View
      - The Neighbors and Society
      - Plot Diagramming
Day Three: Chapters 8 - 15
      - Creative Writing: Shadow Children
      - Comparing Characters to One Another
      - The Neighbors and Society
      - Plot Diagramming
      - Dystopian Elements in a Story
Day Four: Chapters 16 - 22
      - Dystopian Elements in a Story
      - Conflict and Types of Conflict
      - Micro-Housing (Real World)
      - Propaganda for Dystopian Societies
Day Five: Chapters 23 - 30
      - Propaganda for Dystopian Societies
      - Creative Project: Creating Your Own Poster
      - Dystopian Elements in a Story
      - Controversial Debate Statements
      - Figurative Language
      - Mood and Tone (Creative Activity)
 
Haddix, Margaret P. Among the Hidden. Vol. 1, New York, Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1998, 7 vols.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
     - Define what a Dystopian Society Is
     - Learn about Dystopian Societies
     - Identify and Interpret the Messages that They Send Their People
     - Explain How They Control their People
     - Understand Societal Imperfection
     - Engage in Discussion 
     - Complete Work as a Group 
     - Designing Their Own Art Projects 
     - Write Their Own Creative Stories. 
     - Enjoy the Dystopian Genre
      - Introduce the Novel
      - Debate Controversial Statements
      - Define and Identify Setting
      - Analyze Characters
      - Define and Identify Point of View
       - Diagram the Plot
       - Compare Characters to One Another
       - Identify and Explain the Dystopian Elements in a Story
       - Define and Identify Conflict and Types of Conflict
       - Examine Propaganda for Dystopian Societies
       - Define and Identify Figurative Language
       - Define and Identify Mood and Tone (Creative Activity)
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Parental Guidance
Here is the parental guidance review for Among the Hidden! In this guide, you will find warnings about all of the content in the novel! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/among-the-hidden-shadow-children-book-1
Supply List
Students will need to purchase the book in some format for our class! If supplies are needed for the week (for art projects or creative writing), students and parents will be made aware a week before.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have taught many book studies in my professional career (including all of the novels listed above and more). I love taking part in discussions and ensuring that the students' needs and interests are met as they read. I like to work with students to help me design the class and guide the class based on their interests. If you have any questions, please let me know!

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weekly or $72 for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
30 min

Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-5 learners per class

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