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Middle School Book Study: Zen and the Art of Faking It (Book Club)

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Ages 11-14
Live Group Class
In this 10-week literature circle, learners will read and discuss Zen and the Art of Faking It. Class sizes are small to encourage participation and engagement.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(12 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
2-4 learners per class
45 min

What's included

10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1-2 hours per week. Learners will read with focus questions in mind and share their thoughts during class.
Progress Report
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
This course begins with a getting to know you session and discussion of the author, Jordan Sonnenblick. As a class, we will read the assigned pages and participate in discussion. Learners must have a copy of the book in either print or digital format. 

The culminating activity will be a written book review of Zen and the Art of Faking It.

Learning Goals

Encourage Independent Reading
Increase Reading Comprehension

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Nice to Meet You!
 We will get to know each other and be introduced to author, Jordan Sonnenblick. Learners will be briefed on class routines and expectations. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Pages 1-43
 We will discuss the characters and setting as well as our guided reading questions. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Pages 44-74
 We will discuss the characters and setting as well as our guided reading questions. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Pages 75-112
 We will discuss the characters and setting as well as our guided reading questions. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
From Common Sense Media: Parents Need to Know (12 and up) Parents need to know that this book is a sure hit with both male and female middle school readers. The dialogue keeps the tone light while the book touches on heavy themes, including lying by the main character (for starters, he's adopted from China and tells peers his whole family is Chinese), a con-artist abusive father in jail, a mother and son struggling financially, another mother deserting her daughter and husband, and a bully punching the main character. There's some mild wishful romance, and at the end there is a lesson about facing the truth.
Supply List
A copy of Zen and the Art of Faking It (print or digital).
https://amzn.to/4eEvZiR
Pencil/Pen
Printouts are supplied weekly.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2024
5.0
12reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Doctoral Degree from Capella University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University
Dr. Sheila Weems has taught literacy and literature at all levels of K12 and the undergraduate level in higher education.

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