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Flex: Advanced The Hobbit With Teacher Debra Shepherd

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
In this 6-week Flex Class, students will read and build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while having FUN!
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:
(15 reviews)

No live video meetings
6 weeks
3-18 learners per class

What's included

Homework
2-4 hours per week. Homework will be assigned. All assignments will be individual, and the homework will take between 2-4 hours per week.
Assessment
Students will be given weekly vocabulary and reading comprehension questions based on the chapters covered per week.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Advanced Level
Class Experience
This class will cover The Hobbit reading comprehension questions and full discussion. There will be games, slides, and video clips to keep learners engaged and having fun!

While learners do not need to have any prior experience, it is expected that students can read and complete assignments during the week. This is a more advanced version of The Hobbit novel study, so it is best if your student enjoys a challenge. Vocabulary, reading outside of class, and additional activities will be required for this class.

If this seems too much, no worries. I offer a standard curriculum for this novel which incorporates the US standards for 7-9th graders. 

While this class does offer a lot of material, the certificate will be focused on the required material for the class, which includes reading, writing, vocabulary development, figurative language, and grammar. Make no mistake, this is a challenging curriculum. 

Each chapter will have a vocabulary practice and quiz, reading comprehension discussions in videos, figurative language practice, video clips to introduce the chapter as we read it together. There will be games with higher-level thinking questions. The videos will also include interactive projects to keep students engaged while improving vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Don't forget about adding creativity to the class! What's learning without a little fun and creativity? While these options are not required, they have proven to aid in contextualizing the information in a fun and creative way. Activity options include but are not limited to:
poetry
creative writing
illustrations
creating a song or rap
constructing a model of a scene in the chapter or novel

Week 1:
Pre-reading activities
Research the author
WWI connections
Learning Roman numerals
Vocabulary for Chapter 1
Reading Chapter 1
End of chapter quiz (vocabulary and reading comprehension)
Homework and reading assignments
Chapter 2 & 3 vocabulary
Previewing the reading comprehension questions
Read Chapters 2 & 3
Quiz 

Week 2: 
Chapter 4, 5, & 6 vocabulary
Previewing the reading comprehension questions
Read Chapters 4, 5, & 6
Quiz 

Week 3: 
Chapter 7, 8, & 9 vocabulary
Previewing the reading comprehension questions
Read Chapters 7, 8, & 9
Quiz 

Week 4: 
Chapter 10,11,12, & 13 vocabulary
Previewing the reading comprehension questions
Read Chapters 10,11,12, & 13
Quiz 

Week 5: 
Chapter 14,15, & 16 vocabulary
Previewing the reading comprehension questions
Read Chapters 14,15, & 16
Quiz 

Week 6: 
Chapter 17,18, & 19 vocabulary
Previewing the reading comprehension questions
Read Chapters 17,18, & 19
Quiz 


Wow, that's a lot, but I promise it will be challenging and fun!

Learning Goals

Students will enjoy the novel, build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while having fun!!!

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The Hobbit has mythical creatures, battles, and magical references. Characters will die in the novel. There is also mention of drinking alcohol. WWII specifically trench warfare will be covered in the pre-reading. The Hobbit has mythical creatures, battles, and magical references. Characters will die in the novel. There is also mention of drinking alcohol. WWII specifically trench warfare will be covered in the pre-reading. I've taught this novel for years, and we do not do a deep dive into the drinking or magical references.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
A copy of The Hobbit by Tolkien is required. The curriculum for the course will be provided; however, your student will benefit greatly if this can be printed out for them to complete the assignments.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2021
4.5
15reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hi! Thanks for checking me out!

I teach middle to high-school English, math, social studies, medical terminology, creative writing, essay writing, novel studies <3, and gemology. 

I'm a certified teacher from grades 4-12. I also teach at a local community college. 

Learning can and SHOULD be fun. Even if a student doesn't LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the subject, it really doesn't matter. Making class fun, safe, and SUPER Interactive is SOOO important to me. 

A little about me... I'm a total nerd. No joke! I own it like a badge. I've served our country and I LOVE helping people. I have three rescue fur babies, one amazingly beautiful daughter, and a wonderful husband! My in-laws are as AWESOME as my own parents! I'm blessed for every day I have. 

Can't wait to meet you in a class SOON!!!

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