Book Club for Adventurous Readers: The Shakespeare Stealer
How does a young apprentice in Shakespeare's England get involved in a plot to steal Hamlet? Let's read together and find out! #academic
Kendra Fletcher
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. The only required homework is to read the chapters assigned each week. I will provide optional activities to download and enjoy. We can "bring and brag" our projects each week!Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
What do you know about the great bard, William Shakespeare? What do you think it might have been like to live while he was alive and writing his famously fabulous plays? Join us for a literary adventure through London as we follow young Widge, a fourteen-year-old orphan and apprentice. Widge is obliged to do the bidding of an unsavory character who eventually uses him to steal William Shakespeare's new play, The Tragedy of Hamlet. Does Widge cave and steal Shakespeare's work, or does he come out on the other side a hero? We'll enjoy this exciting story as we read together, but we'll also: -Learn more about Shakespeare himself and the London of the 17th Century -Join in our weekly live book discussion -Discover intriguing background information highlighting locations, characters, and historical context -Enjoy appropriate video tie-ins -Perform in-class dramatic readings -Create optional hands-on activities such as flip books, posters, memes, and other fun projects. You can build your own paper copy of the London Globe Theatre, too! Session/Week One: Come to class and enjoy the introduction to 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒓 Session/Week Two: Read Chapters 1-14 Session/Week Three: Read Chapters 15-27 Does that seem like a lot of reading? Don't worry! You can start to read the book before we begin or speed right through it at the 3-week pace. Listening to the audio version is a great way to read, too! Love reading? Intrigued by history? Enjoy talking about your favorite books with other kids who do, too? Join us!
Learning Goals
Literature analysis, vocabulary reinforcement, study skills, keeping to an assigned reading schedule, and social skills.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
First Day Adventure in Learning and Class Discussion
During the first live meeting, I will be introducing you to the author and the book, focusing on culture, history, and the geography covered in the story. You don't need to have any of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳 read yet, but feel free to start it if you like. 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Discussing Chapters 1-14
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-14 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments, including London landmarks. 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Discussing Chapters 15-27
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 15-27 using conversational Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments, including a storyboard scene! 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Supply List
You can acquire whichever edition of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒓 that works for you. Beg, borrow, or buy! I will also provide a very easy-to-acquire list of supplies for small projects each week. You should have everything on hand—I'm a mom, too, and I know how difficult it can be to find obscure supplies, so I choose projects that are easy for you to put together.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of the Pacific
Book lover, home educator (8 students over 25 years), author, and story-hungry Outschool teacher. One of my greatest joys is seeing your learners spark an interest in great literature through our discussions together!Reviews
Live Group Course
$59
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 60 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class
