A Wrinkle in Time: Book Club and Novel Study
In this four-week novel study, students will read the book A Wrinkle in Time, a classic children's science fiction/fantasy novel, and engage in a literary analysis of the book to expand their reading comprehension.
Alexis Thompson B.A. B.Ed.
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
Read the stated chapters each week.Class Experience
A Wrinkle in Time is a children's novel that has been beloved for many years. See why in this fun Self-Paced class! "It was a dark and stormy night. Out of this wild night, a strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe on a most dangerous and extraordinary adventure—one that will threaten their lives and our universe." Summary from Goodreads.com. Over the course of four weeks, the teacher will provide relevant background information in relation to the setting of the novel as well as relevant information about the author and genre. Through reading and answering questions in the classroom, we will explore the plot, character development, themes, symbols, and other literary devices. Activities for the class will include: A reading guide each week with comprehension questions and activities A video lesson for each week's chapters Comprehension questions posted in the class for students to answer A weekly comprehension quiz This is a self-paced class where students can work at their own pace. There will be no live meetings.
Learning Goals
Students will:
Practice and expand their reading comprehension
Develop critical thinking skills by answering discussion questions
Analyze a text
Analyze theme, plot, setting, motif, character development, and other literary devices
Make connections to the modern world
Explain historical connections
Explore the fantasy and science fiction genre
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapters 1-3
In this lesson, students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters. Lesson 2:
Chapters 4-6
In this lesson, students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters. Lesson 3:
Chapters 7-9
In this lesson, students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters. 7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Chapters 10-12
In this lesson, students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters. Other Details
Parental Guidance
The book contains bullying, confinement, domestic abuse, and abandonment. These topics will be handled from a trauma-informed approach.
Supply List
Students will need to obtain a copy of the book. The audiobook counts as reading.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The book, A Wrinkle in Time
Joined January, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Lethbridge
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Lethbridge
I have a Bachelor's Degree in History and Education and have been teaching humanities for seven years. I have taught novel studies in the classroom as well as facilitated my school's book club for many years. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 9-13
