Dracula Lit Study + D&D Adventure Club
In this 18-week course, students will read and study gothic literature through the classic story of Dracula while also immersing themselves in the story through a D&D campaign.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Learners will engage in a literature study combined with the social club of a Dungeons & Dragons TTRPG that puts them in the heart of the story. They'll explore what life was like in the 19th century, discover weapons, learn secrets, gain allies, and fight monsters until they can defeat the vampire! Classes will be presented in a small group of 4-7 learners. Learners will be encouraged to discuss their work and collaborate. Literature assignments are the first priority. If we are behind, we...
This class is taught in English.
In addition to tutoring junior high and high school English and ELA SAT prep for more than 10 years, I love leading book clubs and reading groups with teens & tweens. Reading & writing are passions of mine and I love to see a learner engage with a text because we found the right book for them. I have a Master's degree in Instructional Design that supports creating engaging content that is developmentally appropriate for K-12 learners.
Homework Offered
Assignments include: -Reading up to 3 chapters weekly -Creative Writing Prompts (one or more paragraphs, each class) -Vocabulary Worksheets (to go with each reading assignment) -5 Quizzes covering 4-6 chapters each -19th Century Research Project -Additional Creative Projects (Characterization, Epitaphs) -3 Writing Assignments (Creative, Persuasive & Informative) -Unit Test All homework except for readings can be submitted once for half-points back at any point while the class is still active and the only homework that has due dates are the readings. For example, if a student got a 70 on a first quiz attempt, but 100 the second time, the student would have a final score of 85. Writing assignments and projects will have various time commitments.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will be assessed by letter grade: 90%-100% - A 80%-89% - B 70%-79% - C 60%-69% - D Below 60% - FGrades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentDracula by Bram Stoker (audiobook, checked out from the library, or purchased paper book) D&D Player's Handbook is recommended but not required as the DM (Mrs. K) can help guide students through gameplay. A set of polyhedral dice, notebook, & writing utensils I will supply students with a 5e Character Sheet & all worksheets to keep track of their adventuring and their homework.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Common Sense Media rates the novel as being appropriate for children ages 13+ due to violence & scariness, romance & sexual themes, and alcohol/drug use. Throughout a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, adventurers engage in combat. Weapon use (swords, bows & arrows, magic spells) are common. SUPPLIES Dracula by Bram Stoker (audiobook, checked out from the library, or purchased paper book) D&D Player's Handbook is recommended but not required as the DM (Mrs. K) can help guide students through gameplay. A set of polyhedral dice, notebook, & writing utensils I will supply students with a 5e Character Sheet & all worksheets to keep track of their adventuring and their homework.
Dracula (Bram Stoker) Player's Handbook (Wizards of the Coast)
Hi there! I'm Mrs. K, and I teach literature classes that double as a social club! My learners go on the adventures they're reading by playing Dungeons & Dragons at the end of each class. Putting the learners at the heart of the story, with the...
Group Class
$400
for 36 classes2x per week, 18 weeks
100 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
4-7 learners per class
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