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Book Club -Nowhere Boy – the Realistic Fiction Edge of Your Seat Novel
Mike P
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In this 3 session book discussion class, learners will focus on the powerful realistic- fiction story of the lives of two teens that collide in Belgium in 2015. A fiercely strong book about friendship,resilience, purpose, and survival
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this discussion based class, learners will explore this powerful novel set during 2015 -2016 in Belgium, with strong connections to actual events occurring in Syria leading to the fleeing of refugees in the search of survival. Themes of discussion will include purpose, resilience, strength, courage , and bravery to stand up for what is right ! This novel weaves together the lives of a 13 year old boy whose family is living in Belgium for the year and a 14 year old Syrian boy who is in...
Learners will gain knowledge in understanding vocabulary in context with historical situations, the actions of protagonists and antagonists, the events from a realistic fiction that are absolutely true from history, theme development, character analysis, and discussions on character values and the power of friendships, family, and school relationships.
Homework Offered
For the first meeting, please read the novel to the end of chapter 23. For the second meeting, please read the novel from chapter 24 through the end of chapter 44. For the final meeting, please read to the end of the novel.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A copy of the novel Nowhere Boy
Being based on actual historical events, there are details from struggles in Syria, terrorism, and seeing bodies washed up on the shores in Greece.
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
$66
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
