Self Paced Book Club: The Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
In this six week flexible schedule course, students will read through the exciting prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy and critically analyze it as a literature piece.
Emily Kendall, PhD Fellow | SchoolhouseForAmerica
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will be expected to read independently and participate in discussion posts about the story. Weekly projects will be assigned, however submission will be optional (but highly encouraged!) for feedback and discussion.Class Experience
Each week, your learner will be assigned a portion of reading and an assignment to complete. All assignments are optional and will not be graded. However, I will highly recommend submission for feedback and discussion. Each learner will read an average of three chapters per week. Some weeks require a little bit more or less, but this outlined in the syllabus.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
The Introduction
Introduction to the story, characters, and setting. Learners will discuss the motivations of each character and make predictions about their behavior as the story moves forward. We will also discuss literary aspects of plot development, figurative language, and more. Lesson 2:
The Characters
Students will begin a character profile on a chosen supporting or main character. This will take the form of a series of journal entries, written in the first person point of view. Students will place themselves in the role of the chosen character and discuss what they might do differently, what they agree with, etc. Lesson 3:
The Plot Twists
Students will discuss the mystery of the Hunger Games. There are multiple plot twists throughout this story and students will explore each of them. Lesson 4:
The Game Maker
Students will discuss what they would keep and what they would change if they were to design a Hunger Games arena. Other Details
Learning Needs
I have been a special eduction teacher for many years, and I am more than happy to accommodate any unique learning needs for your student!
Supply List
Students will need to provide their own copy of the book: Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, by Suzanne Collins.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University
Hey there! My name is Emily Kendall. My passion for education is to make it fun and purposeful for each student that I get the privilege to interact with!
I am currently a research fellow, earning my PhD in education at the University of Oklahoma. The specialty of my research is to arm students with skills and knowledge to transition from school and into adulthood - no matter what age, it is never too early or too late! I also serve as a military reservist, Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard.
I earned my associate degree in child psychology, then my bachelor of science in education from Liberty University, and then my master of science in special education from Johns Hopkins University.
I teach classes that are based on real-life experience and literature. If a student can connect a concept to an experience, then they are engaging in valuable learning!
For example, my one on one tutoring sessions typically involve the interest of a student (ex. cooking), and my lesson will be constructed around famous chefs/ bakers from history, utilizing math and science skills, even marketing, business, and finance, as these play a role in a career or hobby surrounding cooking.
Please message me with any specific concerns or requests for your child, and let's get started!Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$19
weekly or $110 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-17
