Flex Class: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Book Club
In this class, we will read through the first book of the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling and critically analyze concepts such as the author's purpose, character exploration, and more!
Emily Kendall, PhD Fellow | SchoolhouseForAmerica
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. The only homework for this course will be independent reading of the series. Students will have various projects to work on throughout the book, but these will not have specific deadlines or grades. Rather, I will provide feedback to discuss with your child.Class Experience
In this course, we will read through the first book of the Harry Potter series together. Each week, I will assign independent reading portions and discussion questions associated with each portion. We will complete activities to engage students in character and plot development, character perspectives, moral dilemmas, and creative writing. Students will also learn about leadership, friendship, and character traits such as humility, honesty, etc. I will update the lesson plans as we progress each week through this course, however the course will follow this sequence: - Week 1: Introduction to the series and character profiles. We will also discuss reading comprehension and literary components such as author's purpose, writing style, descriptive language, and more! - Week 2: We will discuss portions of the book read so far, and engage in comprehensive discussion about character motivations and intent, setting, and plot development. - Week 3: Students will build a "Hogwarts" school of their own, incorporating parts of the story and building characters, classes, and more. - Week 4: Students will discuss character profiles and choose a supporting character to write a short story about within the context of the story. - Week 5: Students will discuss plot development and the motivations of main/ supporting characters. Students will also make predictions about how the story will resolve. - Week 6: Students will discuss the resolution of the story and incorporate parts of the story to discuss alternative endings. No prior knowledge is required for this course. Students who have already read the series are welcome to join as are students who have never read the books. The Harry Potter series is filled with good values and lessons for school-aged students, as well relatability with the challenges of youth and coming of age. I will guide your students through this book in order to ensure that they take the maximum benefit from this classic young adult series! Students will be so mesmerized by the story, that they will not even realize how much they are learning, both in academics and in real-life skills!
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Series & Character Introduction
Introduction to the series and character profiles. We will also discuss reading comprehension and literary components such as author's purpose, writing style, descriptive language, and more! Lesson 2:
First Quarter
We will discuss portions of the book read so far, and engage in comprehensive discussion about character motivations and intent, setting, and plot development. Lesson 3:
Second Quarter
Students will discuss character profiles and choose a supporting character to write a short story about within the context of the story. Lesson 4:
Third Quarter
Students will discuss plot development and the motivations of main/ supporting characters. Students will also make predictions about how the story will resolve. Other Details
Learning Needs
I have been a special education teacher for many years, and I am more than happy to accommodate any unique learner needs for your student!
Supply List
Students will need to provide their own copy of the book.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Outschool is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., owner of the Harry Potter® mark and related Harry Potter marks.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University
Hey there! My name is Emily Kendall. My passion for education is to make it fun and purposeful for each student that I get the privilege to interact with!
I am currently a research fellow, earning my PhD in education at the University of Oklahoma. The specialty of my research is to arm students with skills and knowledge to transition from school and into adulthood - no matter what age, it is never too early or too late! I also serve as a military reservist, Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard.
I earned my associate degree in child psychology, then my bachelor of science in education from Liberty University, and then my master of science in special education from Johns Hopkins University.
I teach classes that are based on real-life experience and literature. If a student can connect a concept to an experience, then they are engaging in valuable learning!
For example, my one on one tutoring sessions typically involve the interest of a student (ex. cooking), and my lesson will be constructed around famous chefs/ bakers from history, utilizing math and science skills, even marketing, business, and finance, as these play a role in a career or hobby surrounding cooking.
Please message me with any specific concerns or requests for your child, and let's get started!Reviews
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Ages: 10-14
