Bud Not Buddy: Literature Study and Writing
In this 10 week course, learners will have an in depth literature study and writing workshop.
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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What's included
10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students may have writing to complete in between classes.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
**** PARENTS PLEASE READ ** This book centers around perseverance and the importance of family. However discussions of the effects of racism may be had depending on student outlook. Please be sure you understand this book and are clear on its contents before signing up for this class. This class will only be taught by teachers who have personal experience with topics covered. ** You will need to read through chapter 2 before coming to the first meeting.** This class is an intensive literature study. It is very in depth. This study us for any student with the desire to expand their knowledge of this book and literature in general. In the literature portion of this class learners will go over the following. Character Character motivation Conflict Plot development Symbolism Theme Conflict resolution Context In the writing portion of this class students will write about the following.. Perseverance Hope Reviewing literature Importance of Family All writing assignments will be in the form of essays and reports. Students will be asked if they would like to share with the class. They do not have to if they don't desire to. We will offer teacher and student feedback. Students will work heavily with teacher as well as their peers while creating their writings. All of our writing and English studies will be heavily discussion based. Students will work on writing in and out of class. Students will go over their work for revisions with teacher and will complete a final draft. We are so excited to bring you this course! Here is a breakdown of the reading that will be done at home between meetings. Week 1- We will discuss Chapters 1-2 Week 2- We will discuss Chapters 3-4 Week 3- We will discuss Chapters 5-6 Week 4- We will discuss Chapters 7-8 Week 5- We will discuss Chapters 9-10 Week 6- We will discuss Chapters 11-12 Week 7- We will discuss Chapters 13-14 Week 8- We will discuss Chapters 15-16 Week 9- We will discuss Chapters 17-18 Week 10- We will discuss Chapters 19-20 You will read each chapter at home completing 2 chapters per week. You will complete all writing and study materials in class time. 1 hour per week will be spent together in class.
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Parental Guidance
This book centers around perseverance and the importance of family. However discussions of the effects of racism may be had depending on student outlook. Please be sure you understand this book and are clear on its contents before signing up for this class. This class will only be taught by teachers who have experience teaching the topics covered.
Supply List
Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Paper Pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharingReviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $200 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-9 learners per class
