Book Club - Jules Verne #1 - Around the World in 80 Days!
Join us for this fun and fast-paced adventure with brilliant characters as we go Around the World in Eighty Days! You’ll love this classic book and a movie version of your choice paired as a club!
Carol Burns PhD, ACE Educator
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Mr. Phileas Fogg is not your typical Englishman. He may be a routine-loving timekeeping gentleman, but when adventure knocks on his door one evening at his local club, he bets half his fortune on a daring bet to complete a seemingly impossible task: travel around the world in 80 days. To his good fortune, his loyal French valet Passepartout, curious, capable, and brave, is by his side. And when their journey takes them on a race against the clock from the busy docks of Victorian London to the Wild West and the treacherous jungles of India, Phileas and Passepartout will have to face every adventure that comes their way with courage. But they don’t know that their every move is watched and a detective follows them, waiting for the mistake that will bring everything down. As the deadline draws near, Phileas knows that if they don’t make it back to London in time, all their efforts will be lost. Can they make it? Find out in Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, a breathtaking portrait of the 19th-century world’s splendor and technological change – the perfect book for readers who love adventure, history, and eccentric characters. In this multi-day class, we will meet once weekly for 6 weeks to discuss our reading. During class time, full participation in class discussion is expected. There is grace for a shy student, of course, but students will be encouraged to dive into the discussion as they acclimate to the group. Each student will have a turn to share their thoughts and ideas. I will have questions and discussion prompts ready each week, should conversation lag. After our discussion time, we will end with a game if time permits! My book clubs are typically highly engaging, highly interactive, very lively! This book has 37 chapters, which will be assigned to be read ahead of time, before class. The book is also available as an audiobook! All of class time will be dedicated to discussing the books, applying critical thinking, discussing characters, plot, and other literary aspects, designing a book cover, and ending with a fun game, all related to the book. Snacks are always welcome! Please read chapters BEFORE class! 1/3 - Chapters 1-5 1/10 - Chapters 6-10 1/17 - Chapters 11-15 1/24 - Chapters 16-20 1/31 - Chapter 21 - 25 2/7 - Chapters 26-30 2/14 - Chapters 31-37
Learning Goals
Students will gain skills in the following areas:
- public speaking
- interacting with opposing opinions
- practicing active listening
- sharing thoughts and insights
- building vocabulary
- exploring the characters, settings, and plot
Other Details
Supply List
Supply List Students will need a copy of the book Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. Students can use their own books, library books, ebooks, or even listen to the audio books. If listening to the audiobooks, it is highly recommended that student reads independently to develop their own reading comprehension and competency.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Clarks Summit University
Ms. Carol has been a voracious reader since childhood. Her lifelong passion is to cultivate curiosity in children, and to inspire a lifelong love of learning, especially the reading and enjoyment of beautiful literature!
Ms. Carol has a PhD in pedagogy and history, with a Master’s in Cultural Studies. One of my core values is to teach the true and accurate version of history I was not taught as a child. Racism or racial stereotypes is never acceptable to me, and neither is a white-washed version of history.Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
