What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Students will learn about the theme as they are orally told tales of King Arthur and the knights of the round table. 10 minutes: Students will be introduced to the theme and practice identifying it. 10-15 minutes: The students will listen to the tale of a knight told first-person by the teacher as she embodies the knight and they will jot down questions that they have for the orator about their choices that are made contributing to the theme . The students will use their critical thinking skills to come up with "Where? Why? How?" questions about the story. 15 minutes: Students will then work with each other to try and come up with answers to their questions in break-out rooms. They will identify a set theme and an ending to the story. 15 minutes: The students will then ask the teacher the question and she will answer based on details in the story. Discussion about the breakout room will be discussed in class. 10 minutes: At the end, students will determine if they agree with the way the knights deal with the stories antics. They will determine as a poll if the end is positive or negative in theme. Students will have different levels of knowledge about the Arthurian legend and it is more than ok if they stump the teacher.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify the theme in an Arthurian legend.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Nonverbal participants may use the keyboard, signaling, or any other accommodation to participate. Every child is welcome.
Parental Guidance
Violence may be present in a legend but will be minimalized. No graphic images will be shown and the teacher will steer away from non-mythical or extremely violent stories.
Supply List
Paper and pencil optional for notes.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello all! My style is big and I thrive on new information. My passions and background span Literature, Mythology, Gaming, and Library Media. Teaching chose me years ago and I haven't looked back since. I earned my B.A. degree from Marymount University in 2010 and my Secondary Education teaching license with a concentration in English the same year. In college, I became theatre president and that as well has built this huge energetic personality that has connected with students in a way that helps them to meet goals within a variety of social classes. I went on to get my M.A. Degree at Old Dominion University in 2013 which helped me in pursuing my first assignment as a middle school English Teacher. Now I am pursuing an M.A. in Library Science and I am 6 credits away from achieving that dream. During this process, I have been asked to speak on and have been published within the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion which is another passion of mine. It is important that children see themselves and others within a bright light. I also believe that most learning occurs outside of the classroom and I thrive on producing kinesthetic education.
I am always hitting the ground running. I have worked with kids to teach them the basics of Theatre, Forensics, and Debate as well. Theatre is very close to my heart and I think it helps me to keep up the energy and come up with new and unique ways to deliver content. All learners are unique and no formula that works for every single student. I had a few struggles in middle school and high school, but I had others who inspired me to never give up but also to be gentle with myself. I taught myself ways to excel and pass those tips along in my academic-based classes. Please come join me in celebrating all that we can be.
In my personal life I enjoy video games, anime, reading, animals, mythology, and just meeting new people. I just had my first baby in December 2019 and I just want to inspire him to be who he is and always work hard to achieve his goals. Patience truly is a virtue. I really look forward to seeing you in class!
Always remember: “Being like everybody is the same as being nobody” Rod Serling.
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$8
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50 min
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Ages: 7-11
2-3 learners per class