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Book Club- Ground Zero by Alan Gratz- Powerful Heroic Historic Fiction Of 9/11
Mike P
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(616)
3 session, 1 time / week discussion based class following the unforgettable, tragic, and inspiring events of 9/11 in NYC and a parallel plot in Afghanistan with stunning connections to characters in both countries. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
The author has crafted a dynamic and unforgettable plot with two main story lines, one on 9/11 in the Twin Towers and one in Afghanistan several years afterwards. This story presents powerful links between the past and the present and is constructed in a manner that allows for discussions based on themes, lessons, character traits and decisions, specific settings, stunning connections between characters in both of the parallel plots, symbolism, heroism, and conflicts/climax/resolutions. ...
This class is taught in English.
Students will: -increase knowledge of the events of 9/11 and in Afghanistan almost 20 years later -study the writing style of Alan Gratz as he intertwines stories from two time periods with a strong character connection- a master story teller -gain skills in understanding the exposition of written pieces including setting, mood, lessons/ themes, conflicts, climax, resolutions, symbolism and figurative language -increase discussion skills and listening skills through comprehension, thematic, and exposition conversations -enjoying a secure, safe, calm atmosphere to discuss this book where everyone feels welcome to share thoughts, facts and opinions.
Homework Offered
For the first meeting, please read to end of page 102. For the second meeting, please read to end of page 202. For the last meeting, please read to end of the novel including the Afterward and Author's Comments.4+ hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A copy of Ground Zero by Alan Gratz
Details and facts on 9/11- handled in the most sensitive way by the instructor to create a supportive class environment. No footage or news reports from other sources, other than the actual novel, will be used in class. Parents are urged to read the review of Ground Zero on commonsensemedia.org . Brandon's entrance into the novel begins on 9/11/2000 when he goes to work with his father on the 107 floor of the Twin Towers and Reshminah enters the book on 9/11/19 in her home city in Afghanistan with her village at the forefront of battles between the U.S. armed forces and the Taliban. Brandon recalls seeing people jumping from the towers, burnt and killed and towers collapsing while Reshminah sees first hand the destruction of war. May parallels can be drawn between what both main characters view, in this novel written for middle school readers, built around courage, bravery, determination and inspiration.
"This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information...
Group Class
$59
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
