Lois Lowry Book Club: The Giver (Flex Schedule)
A thoughtful and thorough reading of Lois Lowry's The Giver. Students will discuss major themes and examine elements of plot, specifically conflict, climax, and resolution
Sarah Smithers
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(512)
What's included
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
**Please be advised that this Young Adult novel deals with difficult topics such as death and disability.** Learners will need a copy of The Giver and lined notebook paper (optional, for note taking). All reading will be completed as homework. This is a flexible schedule class and there are no live meetings. Each week students will be provided a video lecture and set of discussion questions. Students should respond to the questions via writing or video using the "Record Video" function in the classroom. Students are also expected to comment on others' responses and expand upon those ideas. There is a short writing assignment at the end of this course. OBJECTIVES Students will: Examine elements of plot, specifically conflict, climax, and resolution Compare and contrast main characters Make predictions while reading Explore themes, motifs and symbols Week 1: Introduction We will discuss our own personal memories and how they shape us. Are all memories helpful? Would we ever choose to forget? Why or why not? How do memories serve us as a society? Are we better off with or without them? Homework: Read Ch. 1-3 Week 2: Ch. 1-3 Discussion Discussion Questions: Ch. 1-3 Homework: Read Ch. 4-6 Week 3: Ch. 4-6 Discussion Discussion Questions: Ch. 4-6 Homework: Read Ch. 7-9 Week 4: Ch. 7-9 Discussion Discussion Questions: Ch. 7-9 Homework: Read Ch. 10-13 Week 5: Ch. 10-13 Discussion Discussion Questions: Ch. 10-13 Homework: Read Ch. 14-17 Week 6: Ch. 14-17 Discussion Discussion Questions: Ch. 14-17 Homework: Read Ch. 18-20 Week 7: Ch. 18-20 Discussion Discussion Questions: Ch. 18-20 Predict the Ending: Will we be satisfied? Homework: Read Ch. 21-23 Week 8: Wrap Up Writing Assignment Thoughts on the Ending What is the author trying to tell us? Share ideas for the next chapter of the story How does this work? What is a flexible schedule class? Flexible schedule courses meet asynchronously, meaning that students do not need to log in or "meet" at a certain time or on a certain day of the week. This type of course works more like social media... Content is posted weekly and remains available throughout the course. New content "pushes down" the old content from the previous week, but remains visible until the course has ended. Students participate in the course by viewing recorded lectures and then answering discussion questions and/or responding to others as they feel comfortable. All levels of participation are welcome! Why Flex Schedule Classes? There are many benefits to participating in a flex schedule class. First, there are no live meetings. This is a great option for families with busy schedules, those living outside the U.S., or those who prefer to work at their own pace. Second, students have access to both written information and video lessons throughout the length of the course. This allows for students of all abilities and learning styles to engage with the material as they feel most comfortable. Finally, all student discussion takes place via the Outschool classroom. Through this discussion each student is heard fully, completely, and without interruption. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about flexible schedule courses!
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Supply List
Weekly video lectures and discussion questions are provided.
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2017
4.9
512reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University
Hello everyone! My name is Sarah and I am a formerly licensed Language Arts teacher based in Ohio who has completed graduate level work in reading intervention. I received my degree from Bowling Green State University with a major in Liberal Studies - focus on English. I am also the mother of three lovely kids who keep me on my toes! I taught for several years in the public school system, but left because I longed for the flexibility and fluidity of true learning. I believe that children should be allowed to express themselves openly while they learn and I love nothing more than an active conversation with my students!
My family is "educationally eclectic." My two older children have attended private and public schools, while my youngest are currently educated at home with me. I appreciate the value and necessity of a myriad of educational approaches and teaching styles.
I teach all areas of Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Speech, Journalism, and Theater) in addition to courses in the Visual Arts. I also have several years of experience working with neurodiverse learners, focusing on access to education. I look forward to meeting all of you very soon!
I am currently unable to respond directly to schedule requests due to the sheer number of them and the finite number of hours in a day. However, I do look at requests when working on my schedule and I try to accommodate as many of them as possible.
*All class times are approximate. Class length varies based on student ability and number of enrolled learners. Classes are designed so that they will not run longer than the time allotted.*
*Late/Missed Class Policy* All courses will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message on the discussion board and exit after 10 min. Class recordings are available upon request.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly or $80 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 29 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
