Holes by Louis Sachar - A Novel Study
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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In this 6 session course, students will read and analyze Holes by Louis Sachar through a discussion and writing heavy course covering plot, setting, character, symbolism, theme, and more.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this 6 session course, students will read and analyze Holes by Louis Sachar through a discussion and writing course covering plot, setting, character, symbolism, theme, and more. The novel follows the story of Stanley Yelnats who is wrongfully accused of a crime and sent to Camp Green Lake because of his family's curse by his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather. At camp, he is forced to dig holes to build character. The story follows tough topics like crime and...
Students will be able to:
- Discuss Topics in the Novel
- Identify the Setting and Characters
- Complete Journal Writing Activities
- Explain Family Stories and Write Their Own
- Analyze Crimes and Punishment
- Explain Natural Order (Hierarchies)
- Define Symbolism and Identify Symbols in the Novel
- Identify Nicknames (Using a Symbolism Discussion)
- Identify Characteristics of Leaders and Followers
- Write Analysis Paragraphs
- Explain Jim Crow Laws
- Research Topics within the Novel
- Define and Identify Flashback
- Identify Story Lines and Plots
- Explain how Multiple Stories Can Play a Role in a Novel
- Connect All Novel Topics
- Identify the Themes and Messages of the Novel
- Write a Final Analysis Connecting Topics to Messages in the NovelI have taught high school and middle school English and have also taught middle school math. I have worked in both Missouri and in Colorado. I have taught all of the following classes: AP Language and Composition, Honors 9th Grade English, 9th Grade English, 10th Grade English for Language Learners, and 11th Grade English. I have also taught and tutored middle school and high school math. I am trained and certified as an Advanced Placement teacher and an AVID strategies teacher!
Homework Offered
Students will need to read on their own time outside of class. Students will also need to be able to complete anything that we start in class that was not finished in class. During the week, the teacher will be available for contact and will be reading and providing feedback on all writing assignments and providing outlines and commentary to help students along the way!1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each week, students will be completing mini-journal writing analyses. At the end, a final assessment will be worked on where students analyze symbols, leadership, family, crime and punishment, and more to show a theme of the novel.Grades Offered
Students will be required to purchase the book, rent it from the local library, use an audiobook, or purchase an online version. Regardless of choice, students will need to have the novel with them for class!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Here is the link to the commonsensemedia.org review of the novel. This covers all types of topics that parents are concerned about and the suggested ratings and more! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/holes#:~:text=Parents%20need%20to%20know%20that,was%20adapted%20for%20a%202003
Students will be required to purchase the book, rent it from the local library, use an audiobook, or purchase an online version. Regardless of choice, students will need to have the novel with them for class!
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Rising Star
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(899)
My name is Kaitlyn Fischer and I have taught English to students as young as nine through eighteen in both Missouri and Colorado. I am a close-reading specialist and have a lot of experience teaching students close-reading strategies including...
Group Class
$115
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Completed by 80 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class
