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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Novel Study - Part 1

In this class, students will read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, discuss the book with friends and learn important ELA skills.
Clarissa Beckstead
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What's included

5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students will read 3 chapters of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince per week and will complete a short assignment. The reading and assignment should take about 2-2.5 hours per week.
Assessment
Learners will be assessed informally, through weekly teacher feedback on assignments.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
It is the middle of the summer, but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the windowpanes. Harry Potter is waiting nervously in his bedroom at the Dursleys' house in Privet Drive for a visit from Professor Dumbledore himself. One of the last times he saw the Headmaster, he was in a fierce one-to-one duel with Lord Voldemort, and Harry can't quite believe that Professor Dumbledore will actually appear at the Dursleys' of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks' time? Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start, as the worlds of Muggle and magic start to intertwine...

In this class we will read the sixth book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. If your learner has not read the first five books in the series, scroll down for a link to the first class! During class, we will discuss what the students read that week. Students will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask any questions that they have. We will also learn about a different element of literature each week, which will help students become better critical readers. We will discuss what they already know about the day's topic and do a short activity to practice it.

Students will have an independent reading assignment each week consisting of 3 chapters of the book. They will also complete a short assignment to show that they did the reading and understand the element of literature we discussed in class. The time required will vary depending on how fast your learner reads, but I recommend spending about half an hour a day on their reading/assignment, or 2.5 hours per week. 

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is recommended for 5th - 6th grade reading levels. If you are unsure if this class is the right level for your learner, please feel free to contact me!

Class Schedule:

Class 1: Fantasy Motifs
After class: Read ch.1-3 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 2: Foreshadowing
After class: Read ch.4-6 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 3: Finding Text Evidence
After class: Read ch.7-9 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 4: Figurative Language: Similes and Metaphors
After class: Read ch.10-12 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 5: Context Clues
After class: Read ch.13-15 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

See you soon!

Would your learner like to meet me before enrolling? Follow this link for a meet the teacher class: https://outschool.com/classes/meet-the-teacher-jnNcRi5a?usid=MLMKXCuo&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone class: https://outschool.com/classes/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-novel-study-jTilxYGF?usid=MLMKXCuo&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading and reading comprehension skills.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
Harry Potter does contain themes of good vs evil and could be scary for more sensitive learners. Students will be provided with links to Google Forms for their homework assignments. Learners do not need a Google account to fill out the form. If you would prefer to have your learner not use Google Forms, please send me a message and we can work out another way for them to complete the assignments.
Supply List
Learners will need a copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling.
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
Hello! My name is Mrs. Clarissa. I am a mom of 5, a bookworm, and a certified, experienced in-person and online teacher. I believe in learning through fun and play! I love seeing my students learn and grow as they discover new things on their own. I believe that the most important part of school is learning how to learn and learning to love learning! Once those two goals are met, students can learn anything they want.

I have taught online classes for 6 years and have learned how to engage students virtually. It has been a wonderful experience and I love the opportunity to reach out to kids from all over the world and learn from each other!

I earned a degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University in 2009. My life has been dedicated to helping kids learn and grow.

I also LOVE books! There are bookcases in every room of my house and I wish I had more. I enjoy reading fantasy books and discussing them with my kids and my husband. We all especially love Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I also enjoy reading with my littles. Our favorites are Elephant and Piggie and Mother Bruce.

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for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-8 learners per class

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