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Master Phonics Skills and Read a Book
In Depth Book Discussion - 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry
Kristy Benson
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(13)
In this English course, we will dive into this novel with discussions, small writing assignments, and lively debate!
Class experience
This course will be a fun, interactive way to analyze 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. In this amazing novel, we will hit on major topics such as justice, happiness, dystopian societies, morals, freedom and equality... and much more! This book lends itself to great discussion, debate, and writing assignments, and that's just what we will do! Students will read parts of the book at a time, coming to class prepared to talk or write. There will be short assignments, such as creating their own worlds -...
Students will learn to analyze a book in a different manner - comparing themes, debating aloud or in writing about the relationships between happiness, justice, political freedom, equality, dystopia, utopia, etc. The overall goal will be to have a better understanding of this particular book, and learn how to discuss literature in a way that prepares them for higher grade level classes.
I have taught this book many times over to middle and high school kids, and each time they seem to bring something new to the table. I always look forward to teaching this section, as I never know what the next creative kid will observe about this novel! I hold a Bachelor's in English Lit. and am partway through a Master's Degree in English, and have taught many classes, both in person and online.
The Giver, by Lois Lowry
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The Giver is a dystopian novel in which a 'perfect' world has been created. Hints of euthanizing people from this fake community occur throughout the novel, as do a few references to puberty.
The Giver, by Lois Lowry
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(13)
Hello! I have a unique background- I hold a degree in English Literature but I have been and am currently... a farmer! I grow a TON of vegetables and herbs, and I make tea! I teach a lot of classes in person on gardening, tea making, and...
Group Class
$75
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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