$200

for 10 classes

Mark Twain Series - Semester Class

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 12-16

Live Group Course

In this 11 week class we will explore the world of Mark Twain through his classic books “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”.

Jennifer McKinney

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(43 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 10 weeks

3-10 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

10 live meetings

8 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10

Class Experience
This Unit Study will explore the writings of Mark Twain, and who he was. We will read and have discussions on the book "The Adventure of Tom Sawyer" and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”.  Each week students will read assigned chapters and complete activities from a study guide. We will meet once a week live to have class discussions based on the reading and guide questions. This course will last 5 weeks. 

Each week the students will read roughly 10-15 chapters and answer discussion questions and activities. We will meet online once a week to discuss the chapters we've read. Students will need to keep a binder/folder that will contain their vocabulary, writings, and discussion questions.

Attached is the Study Guides we will be following with the assignments, vocabulary, and discussion questions. Students will be expected to keep up with the study guide and be ready to discuss the questions in class each week. They will also be expected to present a project at the end of the course. This class can be a graded course at the parents request. Grades would be based on participation and project. Quizzes can be provided to be taken at home upon request. I would be willing to grade the quizzes.

Syllabus

10 Lessons

over 10 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Mark Twain

 Learn who Mark Twain was.

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Tom Sawyer

 Discuss chapters 1-10

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Tom Sawyer

 Discuss chapters 11-23

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Tom Sawyer

 Discuss 24-35

50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

The era of history that is the setting of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn was a time of slavery, so the issue of slavery is present but not a focus in this story. There is a murder that character, Tom and Huck witness. In the book Huck Finn, Huck is abandoned and abused by his Pap. Again this is not a focus of the book but a part of the character background of Huck. Be sure to talk with your student as they read this book to be sure they are comfortable and dealing well with potential tough topics.

Supply List

Students will need a copy of both book:
“The Adventure of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn” both by Mark Twain.
They will also need to print off the study guides to both books that will be provided by the teacher.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Jennifer McKinney

Joined May, 2018

4.8

43reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I have been in the education field for over 20 years. I spent 17 years in the school systems and now homeschool my children and teach at a local homeschool co-op. The majority of my career has been teaching middle school and lower high school students. My focus was in the areas of science and literature.