Mr. B and the Percy Jackson Book Club : The Lightning Thief
4 week exploration of the Lightning Thief and Greek Mythology
Stephen A Blackwell
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(58)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
There will be required weekly reading,Assessment
informal assessment through Kahoot, and Escape Rooms.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
We will read through and discuss different literary themes, as well as look into the actual Greek Mythology some of the characters are based upon. Each week the students will be given a set amount of chapters to read before class (at least 5 per week, roughly 10-15 pages per day) -We will start each class with a fun Kahoot, as an assessment on the weeks required reading. -It will be a mixture of minimum lecture more of a facilitation of discussion about the book. We will have games, slides, video clips. -We will also discuss when appropriate the new TV series and compare and contrast the book and the show. -No real required prior knowledge, but students will need to read the first 5 chapters of the book before day 1 (if you don't have time read what you can and jump in for week one) Weekly breakdown Week 1: Chapters 1-5 read before class Kahoot to open class Discuss the book Mythological Characters: Monsters and Creatures (The Fury, The Three Fates, Centaur, Minotaur, and the Satyr) Escape Room Week 2: Before Class: Chapters 6-10 Kahoot Discuss the themes of the chapters Mythology: Hermes, Athena, Ares Game Week 3 Before Class: Chapters 11-16 Kahoot Discuss the themes of the chapters Mythology: Poseiden, Hades, Zeus Game Week 4 Before Class: Chapters 17-22 Kahoot Discuss the themes of the chapters Mythology: Student Choice Game
Other Details
Supply List
Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief
Joined June, 2020
4.9
58reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have 10 years teaching experience. I taught for 4 years in Texas for a traditional "brick and mortar" and have taught the past 6 years in a virtual environment in Tennessee. I have been certified to teach Middle School in both Texas and Tennessee.
When I became a teacher, I made the commitment to be the teacher I always wanted; an engaging teacher that connected with students and had fun while doing it. I love using humor and music in my class, and really enjoy helping students learn to love to learn.
I have 10 plus years of video-making experience and have made several parodies for the schools I have worked for to help engage students to content or just for fun.Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly or $100 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
10-12 learners per class
