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Learn History Through Reading: I Survived Book Club - Ongoing
Book Club-My Louisiana Sky- Historical Realistic Fiction Book Club
Mike P
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(617)
2 session book club , My Louisiana Sky based in Louisiana in the 1950s. with characters in the midst of bullying, prejudice and the search for what a best friend truly is. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
My Louisiana Sky is a historical realistic fiction multi-themed novel by Kimberly Willis Holt based in the 1950s at a time of segregation in a fast-changing world. This novel offers a wonderful example of an author blending actual events and people from history with a plot that includes the importance of family, treatment of others and bullying, true friendship, acceptance of loss, and so much more. The lessons are primarily done through lively and deep discussion and question/ answer...
Students will gain and further their understanding of the following: Vocabulary in context Comprehension skills Discussion tools and connecting to elements in the learner's life or items he/she is familiar with figurative language elements of realisitic fiction specific settings, plot turning points and conflicts theme development- a major part of the discussion Usage of quotes from the characters to prove certain ideas from the readers
Homework Offered
For class #1, please read chapters 1 to the end of 13 prior to the start of the class. For class #2 read chapters 14 to the end of the book.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
As this book takes place in Louisiana in the 1950s and is a realisitic fiction novel, content of diversity, prejudice, segregation is presented in a very age-appropriate manner . These elements occur in the novel in a way that allows for outstanding discussion and, a perfect opportunity to impact learners with information as the characters experience it. A main portion of the plot is the main character having learning disabled parents, which impacted the way they were treated and sometimes bullied by others. The author weaves a story of compassion and care where the daughter learns how smart and capable her parents are and bullies are dealt with in a way that will positively impact the learners. These topics are dealt with compassion, empathy, and lessons learned throughout the novel.
My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly WIllis Holt
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
$44
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
