Book Look with Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
In this course students will read 3 chapters per week, and meet with class once per week for 45 minutes to discuss and analyze. There will be a culminating activity at the end.
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. I will provide questions for the learner to reflect on while reading the next chapters, to better aide in discussion during class time.Projects
Choices for a culminating activity are: Create an informative brochure or website: Design a visually appealing brochure or website educating the community about the importance of preserving local wildlife habitats, including facts about the local endangered species and how people can help. Develop a persuasive letter or petition: Write a letter to local authorities or a petition urging them to implement policies protecting sensitive ecological areas. Design a public awareness poster campaign: Create posters with eye-catching visuals and impactful messages to raise awareness about the environmental issue at hand. Write a fictional news article or blog post: Imagine you are a reporter covering the conflict between development and wildlife conservation in the story, writing a news article or blog post from a character's perspective.Progress Report
I will complete a progress report for parents at any time during the 8 weeks, so that they know where their child stands in regard to comprehension, interaction, or anything of that nature.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
What will be taught? We will determine the theme and literary elements of Hoot. What topics will be covered? Key topics include: Environmentalism: The central conflict revolves around the fight to save the endangered burrowing owls from destruction due to development. Friendship: The story highlights the importance of friendship as the main character, Roy, builds connections with other kids who are also trying to protect the owls. Bullying: Roy faces bullying from other students at his new school, adding another layer to his challenges. Moral dilemmas: The characters grapple with ethical choices regarding the construction project and the owls' well-being. Community activism: The story showcases how individuals can make a difference by taking action to protect the environment. Coming of age: Roy experiences personal growth as he navigates through these challenges and learns valuable lessons about responsibility and taking a stand. How will the class be structured? We will meet once per week for 45 minutes. Each week we will cover 3 chapters and toward the end the Epilogue and culminating project. During the 45 minutes we will check in, discuss the chapters we read independently, answer questions, talk about and map literary elements, use mind maps, have time for learner sharing, and wrap up covering the next weeks expectations. How will I teach and what is my teaching style? For a book club, my role will be to facilitate discussion. I would have students lead discussion after giving a prompt. For a Book Club, my teaching style would be student centered/student led. I would be a vessel for their learning and aid in keeping discussions going in the right direction and make sure they are understanding the theme. plot and important points. How much interaction? A book Club will be 100% interaction. We will be reading the chapters independently, so the entire time together will be interactive.
Learning Goals
Character Analysis:
Identify the main characters and their motivations.
Explain how Roy's perspective changes throughout the story.
Analyze the role of secondary characters like Mullet Fingers and Beatrice Leep.Theme Exploration:
Discuss the environmental themes presented in the novel, particularly regarding the protection of the burrowing owls.
Analyze the portrayal of corruption within the local government and development industry.
Other Details
Supply List
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I do this book study with my class yearly and it is their favorite! I also love this book and could read it over and over. This is a great book to do a compare and contrast activity with the movie.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
8-12 learners per class
