Book Club - The Wingfeather Saga #1 On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Join us as we embark on the thrilling adventures of the family Igiby as they discover secrets of their family history, flee the evil Fangs of Dang, and seek their place in the world. You do NOT want to miss out on this one!
Carol Burns PhD, ACE Educator
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4.8
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Week 1 - Please read chapters 1-10 BEFORE class! Week 2 - Please read chapters 11-20 BEFORE class! Week 3 - Please read chapters 21-30 BEFORE class! Week 4 - Please read chapters 31-40 BEFORE class! Week 5 - Please read chapters 41-51 BEFORE class!Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Join us for this fun, highly energetic, and interactive book club. During this five week class, we will meet once a week to discuss and revel in the first of the Wingfeather Saga… On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. You do NOT want to miss our book club discussion of this beloved bestseller! The main characters are incredibly inspiring and courageous. The tale is deeply adventurous, full of intrigue and suspense, but not frightening. It is truly a delightful read, and will leave your student eagerly awaiting the next book! Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages (and their parents) will cherish! Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera. In this multi-day class, we will meet once weekly for five weeks to dive deep into the first book in the series. 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! Chapters will be assigned to be read ahead of time, before class. There are 51 relatively short chapters in this book. 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, etc, and ending with a fun game, all related to the book. Our last class will be a book party! Snacks are welcome and encouraged! I am creating book clubs for each book in the series! Stay tuned! Week 1 - Please read chapters 1-10 BEFORE class! Week 2 - Please read chapters 11-20 BEFORE class! Week 3 - Please read chapters 21-30 BEFORE class! Week 4 - Please read chapters 31-40 BEFORE class! Week 5 - Please read chapters 41-51 BEFORE class!
Learning Goals
Students will gain skills in the following areas:
- public speaking
- taking turns speaking
- practicing active listening
- sharing thoughts and insights
- building vocabulary
- exploring the characters, settings, and plot
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Although this book is somewhat allegorical, we will be reading this book from a non sectarian perspective.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. The assigned chapters must be read or listened to BEFORE class. Students can use their own books, library books, ebook, or even listen to the audio book. If listening to the audiobook, 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! Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
