Book Club -Key Player by Kelly Yang-Contemporary Fiction in Front Desk Series
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. For first class, please read to end of chapter 17. For second class, please read to end of chapter 33. For third class, please read to end of novel.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this lively discussion-based class, learners will face powerful themes including prejudice, racism, persistence, courage, staying true to oneself, following your passion, fighting non-violently through injustice and many more . This novel is based through plots of realistic fiction and includes items such as World Cup Soccer (Chineses vs. American women), trying to purchase a house, making a deal with a highly acclaimed restaurant for Hank's recipe of burgers and more while the book also includes references to pop culture. The diverse cast includes people of numerous cultures; Chinese, Chinese American, Mexican, Mexican American, African, African American. Literary elements such as conflicts, voice, imagery, plot, roadblocks, turning points, climax, characters, settings, figurative language, and vocabulary are all included in our discussions. Kelly Yang presents books with vast learning opportunities and has received recognition from sources such as NPR, Washington Post, Huffington Post and much more. Please note my classes always present safe and fun climates where all are treated by everyone with respect, kindness, and only through positive interactions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
main characters , very briefly in approx. 1 page out of 343 pages, mention crushes including one female who mentions liking a girl.
Supply List
Copy of Key Players by Kelly Yang
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from The College of St. Rose
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Union College
33 years of classroom teaching , plus 2+ years of Outschool teaching, at which dignity, respect, equality, kindness, anti-bullying were central in all I taught.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$66
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class