Book Club for Middle School: Multicultural Sci-Fi & Fantasy - Study & Analysis
In this on-going weekly class, students will read and discuss Multicultural Sci-Fi and Fantasy books with a focus on authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds.
Neeka Norbury
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Before class begins, students should obtain a copy of the book to read (or listen to the audiobook) and be prepared to discuss the book and study questions in depth.Class Experience
The Multicultural Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club courses will introduce students to sci-fi and fantasy authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds and explore the construction of modern and future worlds from the perspective of global experiences. This ongoing class will discuss a new book every two weeks, with one week off in between to give students time to read the next book. The goal is for students to: Develop the ability to analyze science-fiction and fantasy texts by looking at key concepts, including implied audience, plot construction, linguistic texture, authorial identity, publication context, and sociocultural context. Discuss the definitions, evolution, and purpose of the science fiction and fantasy genres. Describe and analyze common science fiction and fantasy themes, tropes, and modes of expression. Place representative works of science fiction and fantasy in a larger cultural, intellectual, and aesthetic context. This ongoing class will discuss a new book every two weeks, with one week off in between to give students time to read the next book. To facilitate the discussion, the week before we study each novel, I will send out discussion questions and a reference sheet that will give examples and definitions of any literary elements we will be learning in class. Please ensure that students have copies of the books as we read and discuss each book. Week of January 5, 2025 Tristan Strong Punches A Hole in The Sky by Kwame Mbalia Week of January 12, 2025 Tristan Strong Punches A Hole in The Sky by Kwame Mbalia Week of January 26, 2025 Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi Week of February 2, 2025 Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi Week of February 16, 2025 The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes Week of February 23, 2025 The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes Week of March 9, 2025 Dragon Pearl - A Thousand Worlds by Yoon Ha Lee Week of March 16, 2025 Dragon Pearl - A Thousand Worlds by Yoon Ha Lee Week of March 30, 2025 City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda Week of April 6, 2025 City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda Week of April 20, 2025 The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim Week of April 27, 2025 The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim Week of May 11, 2025 The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna Week of May 18, 2025 The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
Learning Goals
Develop the ability to analyze science-fiction and fantasy texts in terms of key concepts
including implied audience, plot construction, linguistic texture, authorial identity, publication context, and sociocultural context.Describe and analyze common science fiction and fantasy themes, tropes, and modes of
expression.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some books discuss more mature themes than others. Families should research the books before enrolling to determine if they are appropriate for their child. If you have questions about potential mature themes in any of the books, please get in touch with me.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will need to obtain a copy of the books. Available at many local libraries and local or online booksellers.
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
B.A. in Literature/Rhetoric
M.A. in English
Teacher and tutor for College Freshman CompositionReviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-10 learners per class
