Novel Studies of Classic Novels
In this ongoing course, students will be reading classic novels such as, "Treasure Island", "The Great Gatsby", and others. While reading, the students will conduct a novel study for each novel.
Quentin Shaffer
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What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading the assigned chapter(s) by the teacherAssessment
Assessment on the novel after it is completedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this multi-day course, students will read a variety of books and begin a novel study for each book. The teacher will assign chapters for the students to read individually and then discuss as a class during the weekly meeting. Weekly, students will be completing questions pertaining to the chapters and discussing the chapters read. Other than class discussion and read-aloud of a particular text, the following formats of activities will be used: google docs and other google software will be used for students to jot dot their notes or answers to particular questions. Learners should at least be willing to learn and engage for an hour per week, as well as read at least two-four chapters (chapters are short) outside of class on occasion. Prerequisite Skills: late 3rd-grade through the 5th-grade reading level is preferred with some flexibility Below is a layout of the syllabus that the students will be receiving on the first day of class. Week 1: Introduction to the class and the novel: Jungle Book Week 2: Begin reading Chapters 1 and 2 - Assign Chapters 1-2 Week 3: Discuss chapters 1-2 - Assign chapters 3-4 Week 4: Discuss chapters 3-4 - Assign chapters 5-6 Week 5: Discuss chapters 5-6 - Assign chapters 7-8 Week 6: Discuss chapters 7-8 - Assign chapters 9-10 Week 7: Discuss chapters 9-10 - Assign chapters 11-12 Week 8: Discuss chapters 11-12 - Assign chapters 13-14 Week 9: Discuss chapters 13-14 Week 10: Take assessment on Jungle Book **After Week 9, the teacher will have a new novel study chosen and will inform students of choice so they may purchase if need be**.
Other Details
Supply List
A one page handout will be provided on the first day of class showing what chapters will be assigned per week. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson: $4-$20 on Amazon depending which copy you buy** **Treasure Island is the only novel to be bought for now until Week 9 of the course where the teacher will inform students of new novel.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google Drive
Sources
Access to internet, Google Drive (Slides, Docs, etc.)
Joined January, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1. I'll be teaching various subjects such as math, social studies, and reading/writing!
2. I am currently a 5th grade teacher and this is my very first year teaching. Prior to having this position, I was a substitute teacher in several school districts as well as a school-age teacher at a daycare.
3. I intend to give your child a positive experience in the class by assisting them academically but also help them become better boys and girls. My intention is to leave a positive impact on them and hope they are able to take something away from my classes.
4. This is my very first year teaching and I moved 9.5 hours away from my hometown in Pennsylvania to South CarolinaReviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-9 learners per class
