Lockwood and Co Novel Study: The Creeping Shadow Book Club
In this four week course, students will participate in engaging activities to sharpen their literacy skills. Johnathan Stroud's fourth installment in the Lockwood and Co series is an excellent continuation of the series.
Sara Gatilogo
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(164)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each class will require independent reading covering about 100 pages of text. This book is a real page turner, so many students may have a hard time stopping!Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this four week class, learners will participate in meaningful discussions and engaging activities as we read Jonathan Stroud's The Creeping Shadow. Book clubs are an excellent way to engage reluctant readers or help enthusiastic readers dig a little deeper. Students will need their own copy of the text to complete assigned readings before attending class. Please refer to the parental guidance section to be sure you are comfortable with the content before enrolling. An eleven year old who is comfortable with a few spooks should be fine! Each class will be structured as a discussion where students are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions on the assigned reading. Each lesson will also include a dramatic read-aloud of a small section from the week's text. We will discuss elements of the text such as theme, setting, character development, and more. See the reading schedule bellow: Lesson 1: Chapters 1-8 Discussion will focus on character arcs: How does Stroud develop his characters and use the tension in their relationships? Lesson 2: Chapters 9-15 Discussion will focus on the theme of friendship. How does Lucy feel the need for people in her crisis? Lesson 3: Chapters 16-22 Focus on plot and predictions. We will work together to fill out a plot map with what we have read so far. After discussing this section, we will predict what we think will happen next. Lesson 4: Chapters 23-29 (finish the book) Focus on themes developed through the story: connection/relationship, the "other side".
Learning Goals
Students will sharpen their literacy skills while fostering their love of reading.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book includes somewhat graphic descriptions of ghosts and gruesome deaths. It is perfect for students who are not overly sensitive to scary content. Please refer to the Common Sense Media link bellow if you want to preview the content. If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out to me.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-creeping-shadow-lockwood-co-book-4
Supply List
A copy of The Creeping Shadow.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2021
5.0
164reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Carolina University
Hi! My name is Sara Gatilogo. I graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in Secondary English Education. I am certified in high school English, middle grades Language Arts, and special education. I've been an educator for 6 years in a variety of settings.
Experience:
1 year student teaching with 10th grade honors students
3 years 7th grade Exceptional Children’s Language Arts
3 years ESL online with VIPkid
Almost one year on Outschool and loving every minute of it!
I am passionate about building authentic positive relationships with my students. By modeling healthy relationships and creating a safe place for them to flourish, I hope to give my students life skills beyond the content I teach. I create safe, inviting spaces for kids to build relationships with other students, practicing the skills of empathy in the context of a caring community.
My husband and I have two daughters and two dogs. I love to read, bake, and knit (but not all at the same time!). I can't wait to see you in class!Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-8 learners per class
