Gregor the Overlander Book Review
In this 8 week course we will read and analyze "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins. This course is designed to get students excited about reading. This course will help your leaner understand what they have read.
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
2-4 hours per week. Students will need to come prepared to discuss that days readings. Students will need to follow the reading guide to help them think about what they have read and be prepared for the group discussion. This will act as notes for students to reference when discussing the book with the group and will not be formally graded unless specifically requested. The amount of time spent on the assignments outside of class is dependent on the speed of your reader. In order to get through the whole book in the given time 3-4 chapters will be assigned per week. However students may use audio version of the book if needed.Progress Report
This course is to help facilitate students reading and engage them in a text. Students will be assessed on their understanding of the book through discussion with peers and the teacher. Students will be encouraged to think about their answers and reference the text when making claims. There will be one quiz in this course and all other assessments will be informal.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This is a book club style class in order to help engage young learners in reading. We will discuss how this text uses different literary devices within the story. We will look at how the author develops the characters throughout our reading. Discussing different important points within the story. Students will also learn how to hold discussion with others and respectful disagree. This will be a round table style class where students are expected to come to class prepared and ready to discuss the past readings. I will moderate the conversation and pose questions to the group to think on and discuss.
Learning Goals
How to collaborate with others, recognize literary devices and their importance to a text, and the points of plot.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapter 1
Introduction to the course
Reading the first chapter of "Gregor the Overlander"
Discussion of the first chapter
- Who are the main characters?
- What do you think this story is going to be about?
- Where their any words you did not know/understand?
Homework (read chapters 2 and 3) 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapter 2 and 3
Introduction to chapters 2 and 3
-Summarize what happened in the chapters
-What are your thoughts on these chapters?
-Do you have any predictions for what is going to happen next?
Complete character map for Gregor 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapter 4 and 5
Introduction to chapter 4 and 5
-Summarize what happened in these chapters
-Who has been telling the story and what perspective is it in?
-What is one thing Gregor learned in these chapters?
-What do you think the tone of this book is? 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapter 6
Introduction to chapter 6
Take quiz on chapters 4 through 6 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This is a good class for students who struggle with reading, helping learners recognize important parts of literature in a low stakes environment. Audio versions of the book can be used instead of text in order to accommodate all learners.
Parental Guidance
This book is an adventure book and has some fighting scenes, this book was written for middle schoolers and might be advanced for younger readers.
Pre-Requisites
Students need to be:
Motivated and engaged
Discuss homework
Navigate online learning
Basic reading skills (and/or access to an audio book)
Supply List
Gregor the Overlander book
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will need access to the Gregor the Overlander book either in hard copy, audio book or digital book. This book can be found on Amazon, at most libraries, and on library Apps such as Libby.
Joined December, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a licensed teacher with over 4 years of teaching experience. I have a Bachelors degree and Masters Degree in special education. Reviews
Live Group Course
$40
weekly or $320 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class
