Library Time! Character: What Is a Hero and a Villain?
What is the difference between a hero and a villain? As we read Mo Willem’s That is Not a Good Idea, we’ll define the characteristics of those two terms and figure out which characters are the hero and villain of the book.
Amber Couch, M. Library Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
It's Library Time with Ms. Couch! Before starting the story, we’ll talk about what a character is. Then we’ll go into HERO and VILLAIN. We’ll look at the cover of That is Not a Good Idea and have students make predictions of who the goose and fox are. We’ll read the story straight through the first time. When we get to the end there is a big twist and the character we thought was the villain is not. Read the story a second time, look at the dialogue and pictures carefully to see how we were deceived by the characters. We’ll talk a little more in depth about what character, hero, villain, and supporting character are. We’ll talk about other books we’ve read and try to identify the heroes and villains from those books.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to define character, hero, and villain.
Students will be able to identify the hero and villain in a simple story.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.9
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Amber Couch. I have been working in education for almost two decades as a homeschool English teacher, a middle and high school librarian, and an elementary teacher. I am a graduate of Nevada State College with a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
The best part of my job is helping students find their next favorite book. It brings me great joy to talk about books with kids, teachers, or parents. I can talk magic schools, dragons, space odysseys, love triangles, and tragic teenage angst all day. All my English lessons start with a novel, and are supported with articles, websites, virtual field trips, and cross-curricular units that delve into history, science, anthropology, and even astronomy.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-6 learners per class
