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Book Links- My Louisiana Sky- Historical Realistic Fiction Book Club
2 session book club with the novel My Louisiana Sky based in Louisiana in the 1950s.
10-14
year olds
2-6
learners per class
Charged upfront
Meets 1x per week
Over 2 weeks
55 minutes per class
Available Times
Pacific
Available Times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
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
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.
My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
55 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.
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
Teacher
About Me
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a knew thought, or explore the meaning of the character’s action/ decision or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel. Helping...
