Middle School Book Club - Ancestor Approved
In this 4-week book club, we will be reading the anthology novel "Ancestor Approved" edited by Cynthia Leitech Smith. Along with reading together, we will cover middle school CCSS topics and create our own anthology creative writing piece.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Assignments consist of discussion posts, comprehension checks, and vocabulary elements.Projects
One final creative writing piece.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This class will cover CCSS goals in Literature, Informational Text, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language. We will be covering the concept of anthologies, assessing textual evidence for contest, developing a central idea and character development, and produce a grade-level writing piece. While reading "Ancestor Approved", multimodal elements will be provided for students to dig deeper into their own learning including articles, discussion posts, videos, and activities. We will meet once a week for lecture and students are free to learn at their own pace during the week. Student grading and assessment is available upon request, as well as any needed writing support during the class.
Learning Goals
Read the book "Ancestor Approved" with peers and appreciate the concept of an anthologyLearn about the cultural significance of the story and the cultures behind them.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction - Begin Reading
Students will be introduced to the concept of an anthology along with an introduction to theme and cultural significance. Students do not need to begin reading before this class 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Story Analysis
As we dig deeper into the stories, we will use critical thinking to piece the stories together. Students will be provided with grade-level work and multimodal elements to enhance the cultural significance of the story. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Brainstorming
As we keep reading, students will continue to think about stories that they love and begin writing their own anthology piece. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Wrapping up
Now that we have finished reading the book, students will put together their own writing about stories that are meaningful to them. Final writing support and guidance will be given as well as a list of more elements for students to dig deeper and facilitate their own learning. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will need the book "Ancestor Approved" ISBN: 9780062869951
Joined October, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
With my degree in English, I'm excited to continue working with middle/high school students to read the book "Ancestor Approved". Now working on my masters in Educational Technology and Media Leadership, I'm excited to continue this journey of working with students across the globe in such a multimodal space. Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $40 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-15 learners per class
