Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Readers and Creative Writers Club
In this eight-week class, students will practice their writing skills and hone their social skills through discussions and writing prompts about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Maura Atwood
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(93)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Readers will be assigned approximately two chapters per week. The writing prompts will be completed in class.Class Experience
In this class, we will read approximately two chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone per week. We will begin our classes with a fun, ungraded quiz about the chapters, and then launch into a group discussion. Questions will center around reading comprehension and social skills, focusing on empathy. During the last half hour of class, students will be given a prompt based on the chapters — such as, “What would you have done if you were there?” “Describe what you think the home of Professor Sprout would look like.” At the end of the class, students who would like to share their work will be given time to read it out loud. (This will always be optional, although writing the assignment is not!) Attendance every week is not necessary. It’s only necessary that students read the chapters for the day before attending class. (There may be spoilers discussed, however, if students get behind on reading!) Discussions in my classes are friendly and fun. I make all students feel welcome, and none of my students are pressured to talk — participating in discussions is optional. Week One: Chapters 1 & 2 Week Two: Chapters 3 & 4 Week Three: Chapters 5 & 6 Week Four: Chapters 7 & 8 Week Five: Chapters 9 & 10 Week Six: Chapters 11 & 12 Week Seven: Chapters 13 & 14 Week Eight: Chapters 15, 16, and 17 I am a published poet and author, and a huge fan of the Harry Potter series. Students in my classes feel welcomed and at ease. This class, while honing reading comprehension and writing skills, is a lot of fun!
Learning Goals
Students will hone their reading comprehension skills, their writing skills (focusing specifically on creative writing), and their understanding of social dynamics such as bullying and empathy.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Harry Potter books feature violence, disturbing images, and some frightening concepts.
Supply List
The book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
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 July, 2020
4.8
93reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!
My name is Maura, and I'm an actor, musician, poet, and teacher. I have been teaching and tutoring for fifteen years. I'm always excited to share what I've learned with my students!
I graduated summa cum laude from Carthage College with degrees in Music and Theater Performance, and have been performing professionally as an actor and musician. I regularly perform with a children's theater that teaches kids about conservation!
I am also a published poet, and a professional ghostwriter and freelance book editor. As a huge nerd, I have read and am currently reading countless books, and I have an in-depth knowledge of plot creation and good literary structure.
I also teach life skills, particularly cultivating motivation and dealing with overwhelming or negative emotions. I was home-schooled until college, and I am an extremely self-motivated person, as well as a problem-solver. As a highly sensitive person, I have to deal with stress often and have discovered numerous ways to deal with the inevitable tensions that life brings to us! I learned to be a positive person in high school, and I love teaching students ways to appreciate what is good even in the midst of negative situations.
I am a very kind, patient, and encouraging teacher. I do well with both quiet and energetic students. My approach is question based, and I not only teach my students new information, I teach them how to arrive at valuable conclusions themselves. I use time efficiently, and am well prepared for every lesson I teach. I was homeschooled through high school, and I have a lot of respect for homeschooling parents and students.
I hope to see you virtually soon!
MauraReviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-9 learners per class
