Book Club - Novel P E T E Y by Ben Mikaelsen, an Incredible Read for Everyone!
Mike P
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2 session book disc. class, learners focus on the powerfully sensitive story of friendship, determination and human spirit while centering in on character dev., figurative language, realistic fiction and comprehension analysis. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this discussion based class, readers will explore the deeply moving and sensitive characters as their attributes and traits become more well-known as the novel develops. At the same time, the strongly and deeply embedded themes and conflicts and crucial settings in this realistic fiction book will bring up many fascinating discussion points. The use of figurative language and specific vocabulary along with the fact that this book is primarily based on a true character brings dynamic...
Learning goals include student improvement in understanding vocabulary in context, the actions of protagonists and antagonists, the genre of realistic fiction, conflicts and turning points leading through a critical climax and resolutions, theme development, character analysis and an ever-growing development of the terms of respect, labels placed on others, disabilities and the dignity that all humans deserve.
Homework Offered
Please go to www.Benmikaelsen.Com and watch his video he made to introduce himself and his novels. Also, explore the Petey Q & A page before on the website before the first class. We will be using those materials to kick-off discussions and also please read all of part 1, to the end of page 142 before the first class. For the second class please read all of part 2 which starts on page 145 and goes to the end of the novel.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A copy of the book, Petey. And if interested, you will see on the author's website that you may order directly through him and he will autograph the book for you. If you do that, please tell him you are doing a book-club with me as we are friends and have worked together to bring great literature to kids.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
$46
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-5 learners per class
