Read and Discuss Classic Literature Club!
Join us for an adventure! We read selections from such classics as Little Women, The Secret Garden, and Black Beauty, and discuss what the characters did, learned, and how they changed. Then we predict what will happen next!
Christine's Crochet and More
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(129)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Discussion will concentrate on the text read during class, however if your student shares additional information about the text during the discussion, that is also encouraged.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, we will read selections from classic literature aloud and take time to reflect on what was read. At each meeting we will spend about 30 minutes reading a selection in class, then take the last 10 to 15 minutes of each class to analyze what we read, including the setting, action, the main points of the selection, what the characters did during that selection, and how they changed during that selection. We will also make predictions about what may happen next. Example of classwork: Week 1 (June 8): Louisa May Alcott: Characters Week 2 (June 15): Louisa May Alcott: Setting Week 3 (June 22): Louisa May Alcott: Plot Week 4 (June 29): Louisa May Alcott: Language Each week, the class will vote on session topics with the class majority deciding on the reading topic. We will decide as a class which classic literature we will dive into, and how we will reflect on what is read. Each week will be new and different, so join in anytime! Because discussion will be mainly based on what was read during class, it is not necessary to attend every class, and the selections read may be from any part of these stories, so your student may join in at any time. My teaching style is relational, interactive, and student-centered. I believe we learn as much from each other as we can from a textbook, and I often allow students equal time to share their perspectives, while keeping learning goals in mind. We will have about 20 minutes per class to reflect on what was read in this class.
Learning Goals
In this class students will listen to selections of classic literature and discuss the elements of plot, analyze the characters, discuss the setting and make predictions about the story. Reading comprehension is the main learning goal, and we will explore during the course of the class how authors use literary devices such as foreshadowing, flashback, and metaphor to communicate with the reader. We will also learn how to make predictions about what may happen next.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are themes if illness and death that are explored in age appropriate ways. If your student is sensitive to these subjects, please discuss it with them before enrolling.
Supply List
None.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
None required.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
129reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Having taught literature to young readers in homeschool co-ops, I know reading aloud increases comprehension, expands vocabulary, and creates a real love of reading that will last a lifetime. Each one of my own children love reading, and I now enjoy listening to them read aloud to our family. We grow and learn reading classic literature together, analyzing the characters, comparing and contrasting the worlds of yesterday to our modern times, and gain understanding through the trials the characters face. Join us for an adventure!Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
4-10 learners per class
