Mrs. B's Reader's Theater Book Club: "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen
In this 8 week course we will discuss Jane Austen’s delicious novel "Sense and Sensibility", and perform a Readers Theater script every class!
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Reading of the novel will be done primarily as homework before each meeting. Most learners listen to a free audio version of the novel for better enjoyment and understanding. This is highly encouraged!Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing throughout each class. As we discuss the book I will be asking various questions which will determine learner comprehension and engagement. Adjustments and communication will be made when needed to ensure each learner is reaching the above learning goals.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility" is a fan favorite! The novel follows the three Dashwood sisters as they must move with their widowed mother to Devonshire, England. As in other Jane Austen storylines, there will be love, there will be romance, and there will be heartbreak. Perfect themes indeed for a Reader's Theater course with lots of hearty discussion, wouldn't you say? Every class in this 8 week semester book club will be highly interactive yet relaxed. After discussing the assigned reading for the week, we will do a Reader’s Theatre activity, with easy-to-read scripts prepared by Mrs. B and no need for fancy sets or memorizing lines. It will be excellent fun(giggling is not required but encouraged, hee hee)! ***Note: Assigned reading of the novel's actual chapters will be done primarily as homework in between our meetings. If this proves to be too challenging, learners are encouraged to listen to a free audio version of the novel for better understanding and enjoyment. Perhaps a combination of reading and listening would work for learners if they so choose! Week One: Chapters 1-3 (please read these chapters before our first meeting) Week Two: Chapters 4-9 Week Three: Chapters 10-16 Week Four: Chapters 17-22 Week Five: Chapters 23-29 Week Six: Chapters 30-36 Week Seven: Chapters 37-44 Week Eight: Chapters 45-50 So find a cozy spot with your a cup of tea or drink of choice, and of course, bring your copy of “Sense and Sensibility”. We will have the most wonderful time together!
Learning Goals
Learning Goals:
-read a literary classic and build an appreciation of good literature
-take an active, respectful part in discussions
-recognize satire, wit, and sarcasm
-tackle tricky vocabulary by looking for clues in the passage
-practice reading aloud certain sections with expression and fluency
-relate and respond personally to the text, and discover what the themes of the novel teach us about ourselves
-learn about the novel’s distinctive setting in Victorian England and expand basic geography knowledge
-enjoy a bond with fellow readers
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The setting of the novel is in the 19th century. Roles and opportunities for girls are very traditional and limited. This will provide an opportunity for discussion of how the world is different or the same today. An emphasis will be placed on encouraging learners in this class to follow their dreams, nurture their talents, reach their potential, and not be hindered or negatively influenced by the stereotypes that females in the novel faced.
Supply List
A copy of the novel, either hard copy or digital, "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified teacher and have over 26 years of experience of teaching in Canadian classrooms. My major in university was English where I studied and fell in love with the works of Jane Austen! In 2014, I visited Bath, England, where the author lived and wrote several novels. It was a thrill of a lifetime!!Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-6 learners per class
