Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow: A Flexible Novel Study
In this book club style novel study we will dig deep into the book Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow.
Kathryn Voss
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(55)
What's included
Class Experience
Each week, we will read a few chapters of "Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow," and respond to discussion questions, complete a literary project or activity, and look at the author's use of vocabulary to build a fantasy world. Each lesson will include a video lesson about literary concepts such as narrative structure, character analysis, plot development, and motivation, demonstrated with select readings from the book. Students will be responsible for reading the assignment (around 80 - 100 pages each in my edition) and participating in 3 or more discussion questions posted in the Outschool classroom. I will respond to each post with encouragement, feedback, and prompts for further thinking. Students will be encouraged to respond to each other’s posts as well as give feedback on each other’s assignments. All posts will be in the Outschool classroom, so that we can learn from each other's observations and encourage each other's thinking. See the list below for more details. Scheduled activities by week: Week 1: Book introduction (No pre-reading required for this class!) Lesson: Annotating a text Activity: Using the cover, blurbs, and prologue to make predictions about the story. Week 2: Discussion of the prologue and chapters 1 - 5 Lesson: Character traits and motivation Activity: Create character trading cards Week 3: Discussion chapters 6 - 10 Lesson: Symbolism Activity: Designing your own room at the Hotel Deucalion Week 4: Discussion chapters 11 - 14 Lesson: Elements of fantasy Activity: Build a model of Nevermoor Week 5: Discussion chapters 15 - 19 Lesson: How author's build suspense in a story. Activity: Invent a mode of transportation for Nevermoor Week 6: Discussion chapters 20 - 26 Lesson: Breaking down a plot using "A Story in 3 Acts" template Activity: Create a movie poster for the book.
Learning Goals
Students will identify evidence that supports the genre and theme of the story, describe how characters change from the beginning of the story to the end, and discuss how the author uses literary devices to paint the world the characters live in.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I encourage all of my students and families to research the book before singing up for a class. Here is the link to Common Sense Media's review of the book:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/nevermoor-the-trials-of-morrigan-crow
Supply List
Students will need a copy of "Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow" by Jessica Townsend and general classroom supplies. Available on Kindle for: $7.99 Target: $4.99 Available on Amazon: $6.42 for the paperback Don't forget to check your local library! It's free there!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
4.9
55reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teaching the love of reading is a passion of mine! I don't believe in reading logs or limits, but reading for learning, engagement, and discussion. When we share the books we are reading it makes us better readers! Having some one to "geek out" with over character development, plot twists, and cliff hanger endings makes us feel like we belong and gives us the confidence to keep reading.
I have 15 years of classroom experience, with most of that time spent teaching students in fifth grade. I have a Master’s degree in educational leadership and many endorsements. Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly6 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
