Book Club: "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
In this small book club learners will discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and participate in fun interactive activities while learning about ancient Greek mythology!
Cera Ward, SLDS
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4.9
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will complete the assigned reading outside of class (about 90 pages per week/12 pages per day).Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Join us for a thrilling adventure with Percy Jackson as we explore the world of Greek mythology in Rick Riordan's bestselling novel, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. In this book club, learners will follow Percy on his quest to clear his name and prevent a war among the gods. We will discuss the exciting plot, interesting characters, and the timeless themes of friendship, loyalty, and finding one's identity. Each class will start off with a fun quiz game to go over the chapters we read. Then we will have a guided discussion focusing on the main plot points. Learners will answer comprehension questions and respond to critical thinking prompts. We will also discuss literary elements such as character development and language use while making connections and predictions. After discussing the week’s reading, we will do a fun themed activity that focuses on Greek mythology and will help us better understand the context of the story. CLASS OVERVIEW WEEK ONE: Chapters 1-4 (complete the reading before each class) Quiz Game Guided Discussion Gods of Olympus Activity: After learning about some of the important figures in Greek mythology, learners create and fill out a Gods of Olympus graphic organizer to see how much they know. WEEK TWO: Chapters 5-10 Quiz Game Guided Discussion Pick an Immortal Parent Activity: In the story, Percy learns that he is the son of an Olympian god. Learners will put themselves in the shoes of the characters at Camp Half Blood by deciding which god or goddess they would choose as their parent. WEEK THREE: Chapters 11-16 Quiz Game Guided Discussion Battle with the Titans Activity: In this class we will watch an account of the Titanomachy (the war between the gods and the Titans). Learners will compare this to the version Percy gives Mr. Brunner in chapter one. WEEK FOUR: Chapters 17-22 Quiz Game Guided Discussion Chapter Illustration Activity: After finishing the book, learners will choose their favorite chapter and draw an illustration that includes a symbol and a quote from the chapter.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Lightning Thief has been rated as appropriate for ages 9+ by Common Sense Media. It contains mild violence and fantastical elements such as magic and monsters.
Supply List
A copy of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2021
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there! My name is Cera (sounds like "Sarah"), and I am a highly experienced teacher with a passion for education and learning. I am a certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist and have completed coursework towards a Master's in Education with a focus on teaching multiple subjects to students in grades K-8.
I have been working in the field of education for the past ten years, and have a wealth of experience teaching reading and writing, as well as English as a second language. I have worked with students from elementary to middle school, both in the classroom and online, and have over five years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in English Language Arts.
In addition to my expertise in reading and writing, I am also interested in using storytelling and elements of game design to make learning more engaging and interactive. I love to create escape rooms and other types of mysteries, treasure hunts, and games that inspire learners to think critically and creatively.
In all of my classes, I aim to develop skills in communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and strive to create learning experiences that are both challenging and fun. Whether it's an escape room or a book club, I believe that learning should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and I look forward to sharing that experience with your learners!
In my free time I love to read, crochet, decorate cookies and look for tiny doors hidden in trees.Reviews
Live Group Class
$56
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class
