Getting to Know Anakin Skywalker: Everyone's Favorite Jedi Turned Sith
In this class, we will examine the life of Anakin Skywalker, covering his entire Jedi/Sith journey. We will learn what made him turn from hero to villain. We will also use critical thinking skills to explore possible "What If" scenarios.
Dawn Sifuentes
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(345)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Is Anakin Skywalker one of your favorite heroes turned evil? In this class, we will learn all about the character Anakin Skywalker's life journey and how the force influenced his path in the Star Wars saga. We will also learn about the character traits that made Anakin a hero and eventually turned him into the villain Darth Vader. What would have happened if he wouldn't have chosen to turn to the dark side? We will also explore the possible outcomes of the saga had Anakin had never been born. After learners have gone through Anakin's full background and history in my lecture, they will engage in an interactive discussion about their thoughts and opinions about the character. They will also use their critical thinking skills to answer discussion questions on "what if" scenarios. Examples of these are, "What if Anakin would have not have gone to the dark side?" and "What if Anakin had never been born?" There will be slides, pictures, and video clips for the students to read and view during the class. The only required experience or knowledge learners should have before attending the class is to be familiar with Anakin Skywalker. It would definitely not hurt them to watch or re-watch the Star Wars movies, beginning with The Phantom Menace.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about and analyze a favorite character in the Star Wars saga.
Learners will learn what it means to be a hero or a villain and the character traits that make a hero or a villain.
Learners will use critical thinking skills to answer discussion questions on a variety of "What If" scenarios.
Learners will learn to have a friendly and respectful discussion with their peers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are some very dark moments in Anakin's story in Star Wars and some tragedies in his life. The themes of good and evil and some mild sci-fi violence run throughout the films.
Supply List
N/A
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
345reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Lourdes College
I have been teaching for almost 18 years in elementary education. Not only do I teach character traits, one of the main skills I teach in Reading and English is critical thinking, which is to think more deeply into and beyond the stories or subjects. I'm also very knowledgeable as a Star Wars fanatic and I am absolutely involved in the saga.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 41 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-8 learners per class
