Percy Jackson Discussion Book Club: Gods, Demigods, Monsters, and More!
In this ongoing course students will be able to discuss and explore greek mythology through the characters of the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series.
Teacher Janet
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
***Students who have not finished the series are welcome. If you wish to avoid spoilers, please check the class topics below to see which books will be covered in class.*** In this ongoing class we will explore the strange and mythical world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians through its many rich and diverse characters. This interactive online club offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the story, characters, and themes of the series while engaging in fun activities with fellow fans! Class Structure: Each week, we will focus on a different character from The Percy Jackson and the Olympians/Heroes of Olympus series. Through lively discussions and analysis, we will explore their strengths, weaknesses, and the deeper meanings behind their actions. Students will also have the opportunity to test their knowledge of the series in character themed trivia games! Compete with fellow book club members, and earn points as you demonstrate your understanding of the books, characters, and memorable moments from the series! This class will be moderated to ensure a safe environment for all learners, the main goal is for learners to have fun and engage in a topic they love. Though participation is encouraged it is not mandatory. ***Note: This class will cover characters in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus series (Trials of Apollo may be added at a later date).*** 25/08/24 9:00am EST: Rachel Elizabeth Dare (PJO books 3-5) 25/08/24 6:15pm EST: Percy Jackson (book 1) 25/08/24 8:30pm EST: Gleeson Hedge (HoO books 1-5) 26/08/24 10:20am EST: Percy Jackson (book 1) 26/08/24 6:45pm EST: Clarisse La Rue (PJO books 1-5) 27/08/24 2:30pm EST: Percy Jackson (book 1) 27/08/24 6:15pm EST: Annabeth Chase (PJO book 1) 28/08/24 8:30am EST: Athena (PJO books 1-5) 28/08/24 7:45pm EST: Ares (PJO books 1-5) 29/08/24 9:25am EST: Zeus (PJO book 1) 29/08/24 7:00pm EST: Hazel Levesque (HoO book 2) 30/08/24 4:55pm EST: Leo Valdez (HoO book 1) 26/08/24 6:45pm EST: Iapetus/Bob (HoO book 4) *HoO - Hero's of Olympus *PJO - Percy Jackson and the Olympians * New topics will be introduced in the coming weeks
Other Details
Parental Guidance
For nearpod access, no account is required. Students will be provided a link to the Nearpod classroom during the lesson from which they can access the trivia game.
Parents should note there are some violent and scary elements present in the series, particularly in the final book in the series
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Percy Jackson and the Olympians:
The Lightning Thief (2005)
The Sea of Monsters (2006)
The Titan's Curse (2007)
The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)
The Last Olympian (2009)
Heroes of Olympus:
The Lost Hero (2010)
The Son of Neptune (2011)
The Mark of Athena (2012)
The House of Hades (2013)
The Blood of Olympus (2014)
Joined August, 2020
4.9
170reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have extensive experience leading discussion based courses to students ages 4-16. I have conducted several book club style courses as well as academic courses in science, writing, geography, ESL, and reading. I have six years of overall experience teaching students online and in person.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 153 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
