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Legend: A Dystopian Novel Study

New class

Ages 12-17

Live Group Class

A 5-week course where students read Legend by Marie Lu. We will read a portion of the book per week and meet for 45 minutes to discuss themes, characters, plot, and the dystopian genre.

Angela Daigle (Certified Teacher)

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(1 reviews)

New on Outschool

Live video meetings

1x per week, 5 weeks

1-10 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

5 live meetings

3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Homework

4+ hours per week. Students will read and complete the note catcher before each class. The note catcher will be provided in a digital format. Students may print the note catcher or complete it digitally.

Certificate of Completion

1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9

Intermediate Level

Engaging Group Discussion Class – Learn, Think, and Share!

Welcome to an exciting and interactive learning experience where students will explore fascinating topics through engaging discussions! In this class, learners will actively participate in conversations that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and comprehension.

Class Structure:
This class is structured as a group discussion, where students will engage in thought-provoking conversations. The teacher will provide guiding questions and prompts to ensure all learning targets are met. Discussions will be supplemented with notes, book excerpts, note catchers, and slideshows to reinforce key ideas.

Teaching Style:
I am an upbeat and passionate teacher who believes in making learning engaging and interactive. My goal is to create a welcoming space where every student feels encouraged to share their thoughts and build confidence in their ideas.

Learner Interaction:
Students will engage with both me and their classmates throughout the class. Interaction will include:

-Guided discussions with teacher-led prompts
-Group activities to encourage collaboration
-Note catchers to help organize thoughts and key takeaways
-Slideshows and visual aids to reinforce concepts

This class is designed for students who enjoy discussing ideas, sharing perspectives, and actively participating in their learning journey. If you're ready for an exciting, discussion-based learning experience, join us today!

The biggest thing I ask of students is that they come to our book club ready to have open discussions. These books contain some material that will invoke strong emotions. While everyone may not always agree, I want us all to be able to have a conversation and express opinions freely. Any student not being respectful will be asked to leave the group.

Learning Goals

-Identify and discuss different character archetypes

-Discuss the rising action of the plot

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

5 Lessons

over 5 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Pages 1 - 59

 -The dystopian genre
-Exposition
-Conflict
-Foreshadowing

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Pages 60 - 119

 -Symbolism
-Setting
-Character traits
-Rising action

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Pages 120 - 187

 -Character traits
-Symbolism
-Character development
-Conflict

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Pages 188 - 251

 -Character archetypes
-Setting
-Rising action
-Symbolism

45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Violent content: murder, gun violence, torture, public execution Romantic content: relationships, romantic encounters Age related content: Alcohol usage Please use the link below for further information regarding the content. Legend Review- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/legend-book-1

Supply List

Here is the link for the graphic oragnaizer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V95-h3apiqDi9cU7NkFjKF7XoNuIundN9NNC1xx8AJU/edit?usp=sharing

Legend by Marie Lu is required material for this course. 

This full series is comprised of three books: Legend, Prodigy, and Champion. 

The individual books, or the entire series, may be purchased on Amazon or in a bookstore. 

The series is quite popular, so it is likely the books will also be available to rent from school and public libraries! 

Students will need their note catcher and a writing tool (notebook and pencil or laptop) for class.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

Legend by Marie Lu is required material for this course. This full series is comprised of three books: Legend, Prodigy, and Champion. The individual books, or the entire series, may be purchased on Amazon or in a bookstore. The series is quite popular, so it is likely the books will also be available to rent from school and public libraries!

Meet the teacher

Angela Daigle (Certified Teacher)

Joined December, 2022

5.0

1reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I have 3 years of experience teaching language arts. While teaching 6th grade, we had to spend 2 months on dystopian novels. The stories provided by the curriculum were outdated and irrelevant to my students. In order to engage my students and help them enjoy our dystopian unit, I chose to use one of my favorite books: Legend. 

The enthusiasm my students showed for this book was monumental. I had students from other classes requesting to borrow my copy of Legend to read it on their own. My students were engaged in every lesson and willingly discussed the intense topics of the books. I had never seen an entire class so invested in a novel; all 22 students came into class excited and prepared to continue with our work.