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Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier: Book Club and Novel Study

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Ages 13-18
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In this four-week novel study, students will read the book Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and engage in a discussion and literary analysis of the book to expand their reading comprehension. #academic
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(35 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
Students will need to have stated chapters read before the start of each class.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
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Rebecca is a superb Gothic novel that is one of the best of the genre and is great for readers who love a spooky tale.

""Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. . ."
With these words, the reader is ushered into an isolated gray stone mansion on the windswept Cornish coast, as the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter recalls the chilling events that transpired as she began her new life as the young bride of a husband she barely knew. For in every corner of every room were phantoms of a time dead but not forgotten—a past devotedly preserved by the sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers: a suite immaculate and untouched, clothing laid out and ready to be worn, but not by any of the great house's current occupants. With an eerie presentiment of evil tightening her heart, the second Mrs. de Winter walked in the shadow of her mysterious predecessor, determined to uncover the darkest secrets and shattering truths about Maxim's first wife—the late and hauntingly beautiful Rebecca." Summary from Goodreads.com.

In our class, students will have the opportunity to read and discuss the book Rebecca. In each class, the teacher will provide relevant background information in relation to the setting of the novel and lead a discussion of the book. The book was first published in 1938 and relevant historical background information will be taught by the teacher, as well as a lesson on the Gothic novel. Through the discussion, we will explore the plot, character development, themes, symbols, and other literary devices. We will then complete the learning activity for that class. Some of these activities include creating a character development map, a journal entry, free-style writing, etc. Then at the end of class, we will each come up with a question to keep in mind as we read the next chapters.

*if you do not see a time that works for you, please feel free to request another time*

Reading Schedule:
Meeting #1: Chapters 1-8
Meeting #2: Chapters 9-15
Meeting #3: Chapters 16-21
Meeting #4: Chapters 22-27

Learning Goals

Students will:
develop critical thinking skills by participating in discussions
practice and expand their reading comprehension skills
analyze a text
analyze theme, plot, setting, motif, character development, and other literary devices
make connections to the modern world
explain historical connections
explore the gothic genre

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The book contains death, drowning, social anxiety, ableist language, and cancer. If you are wondering if the book would be appropriate for your student, please pre-read the book or message me with any questions or concerns.
Supply List
Students will need to obtain a copy of the book.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Lethbridge
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Lethbridge
I have a Bachelor's Degree in History and Education and have been teaching humanities for seven years. I have taught novel studies in the classroom as well as facilitated my school's book club for many years. 

Reviews

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