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Let's Read Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief!

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Ages 8-13
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In this 11-week course, your student will have Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan read aloud to them and have the chance to discuss it with peers and an experienced ELA teacher.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(12 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 11 weeks
2-10 learners per class
60 min

What's included

11 live meetings
11 in-class hours
Projects
included
Assessment
There will be no formal assessment for this class. Discussion is unrequired but encouraged.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
In this 11-week course, we will read aloud two chapters each week then we will discuss them and the previous chapters as a group. We will cover the various myths presented in the novel, such as the heroes, gods, monsters, and curses, as well as any themes, like Percy's desire to make his mother proud, his and his campmates' resentment towards their godly parentage for abandonment, and the power of friendship. Each chapter is slightly different in length so some weeks might have more reading than others but, for the most part, we should have at least 15 minutes of discussion time to review the chapters and glean any insights we might've taken away from them.

I aim to have a teaching style that is as dialectical as can be. I want my students to grow into capable critical thinkers which is why this course is so valuable for everyone regardless of age. We grow from our past experiences (in this case ancient experiences) to create a brighter future. 

While I plan on reading aloud each class session, if a student would like to take a turn reading to their peers (absolutely not mandatory), they may. After we are done reading for the day, we will discuss the chapters as a group. 

Students do not need to have read or know anything about Greek mythology in order to enjoy this novel. It is a fantastic foray into children's literature and mythology. If a student is coming into the class after the first session, it would behoove them to catch up to us in the novel but it is not required to join us. All are welcome!

Session 1: Chapter 1: I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher (and) Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death
Session 2: Chapter 3: Grover Unexpectedly Loses his Pants (and) Chapter 4: My Mother Teaches Me Bullfighting
Session 3: Chapter 5: I Play Pinochle with a Horse (and) Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom
Session 4: Chapter 7: My Dinner Goes Up in Smoke (and) Chapter 8: We Capture a Flag
Session 5: Chapter 9: I Am Offered a Quest (and) Chapter 10: I Ruin a Perfectly Good Bus
Session 6: Chapter 11: We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium (and) Chapter 12: We Get Advice from a Poodle
Session 7: Chapter 13: I Plunge to My Death (and) Chapter 14: I Become a Known Fugitive
Session 8: Chapter 15: A God Buys us Cheeseburgers (and) Chapter 16: We Take a Zebra to Vegas
Session 9: Chapter 17: We Shop for Water Beds (and) Chapter 18: Annabeth Does Obedience School
Session 10: Chapter 19: We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of (and) Chapter 20: I Battle My Jerk Relative
Session 11: Chapter 21: I Settle My Tab (and) Chapter 22: The Prophecy Comes True

Learning Goals

Students will have a greater understanding of Greek mythology and mythology in general as well as its purpose in modern society.
Students will increase their vocabulary.
Students will understand and be able to identify themes in a text.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
11 Lessons
over 11 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Chapters 1 + 2
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 3 + 4
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 5 + 6
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 7 + 8
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Fantasy violence and allusions to domestic abuse.
Supply List
Rick Riordan and the Lightning Thief ($4-$8 on Amazon or Thriftbooks)
A notebook to jot down thoughts ($1-$4)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2022
5.0
12reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have taught English Language Arts, including this novel, to middle school students for 8 years in the United States.

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