weekly
or for 8 classes
Novel Study: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
New class
Ages 9-13
Live Group Course
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
1-6 learners per class
55 min
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
Each week students will be asked to read a set of chapters for the next class.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
This is a 8 week class where the students will read through chapters of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky each week. Each class we will be discussing the chapters we read, going over vocabulary for the chapters and answering discussion questions. Every student will need a copy of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky By Kwame Mbalia and each week they will need to read the chapters before the next class. Students are expected to actively participate during class and with the assigned reading and discussion questions each week.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to establish their own thoughts while reading a book and sharing them with others. We will be looking at new vocabulary for each of the chapters and discussing what we think about what has happened, is happening and will happen as we move through the book.Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and Chapters 1-6
We will introduce ourselves to each other; I will explain expectations of the class and discuss the book. We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Chapters 1-6 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 7-12
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Chapters 7-12 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 13-20
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Chapters 13-20 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 21-27
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Chapters 21-27 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents need to know that Kwame Mbalia's middle grade fantasy novel Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky was named a 2020 Coretta Scott King (Author) Honor Book. It features characters and concepts from African and African American folklore, and presents storytelling as powerful magic. After main character Tristan, a 13-year-old African American rising eighth-grader in Chicago, travels to his grandparents' home in Alabama and accidentally enters a magical realm, he learns how to use his talent to end a war and save his allies. There are references to his best friend Eddie dying in a seventh grade bus accident. The level of violence in the mostly magical battles is low, neither scary nor bloody. But there are hordes of metallic stinging insects.
Supply List
Each student will need a copy of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky By Kwame Mbalia.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Southern Nazarene University
Hi I am Teacher Kaylyn and I have been working with children in many different ways for over 15 years in many different ways. Most recently I have taught online for online since 2019, teaching ESL and here on Outschool. I have a 6 year old son and I am used to high energy fun. I love to make learning fun and I want to share my interests with others. Since I do have a young son I love to teach young students. It is great when they figure something out and you can see something click. I love to read and I really like to do book studies to share that love with others. I have learned that to start a passion for reading you need to find the right books that you can't put down. I want to help others to their own books they are passionate about. I love to make candies and my family loves it when I do also; they get all the samples. I hope to see you in class soon!Reviews
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