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Self-Paced Book Club: The Hunger Games: Book #1

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Ages 12-17
Self-Paced Class
In this flexible schedule course, students will explore more than just the first book of the Hunger Games series - we will discover lessons from the story that can be applied to real life!
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8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Class Experience

In this flexible schedule class, students will read through the first book of the Hunger Games series. We will discuss the creative, English-based concepts aligned with the story which include the following: main and supporting characters, setting, plot, creative writing, figurative language, and author's purpose.

This class is designed to take place over eight weeks, however you may choose to move faster or slower depending on your reading pace. Prior to each lesson the student will read (on average) three chapters of the story. Some weeks require more reading and some require less.

As we move through the story, we will look for lessons learned throughout the story that we can apply to the real world. Suzanne Collins, the author, wrote the Hunger Games series as a way to discuss higher concepts with adolescents. The setting of the series takes place in the United States, but far in the future when the country of Panem exists instead. The story discusses different geographical locations of each district, and makes allusions to the Appalachian mountains, lowlands, Rockies, and other places as well.

Students will create their own Hunger Games story by designing their own tributes and arenas. After creating their arena and tributes, they will write their own short story to determine a winner, and practice the figurative language concepts that they discover throughout the story. They will also choose a character to create a profile of as their story unfolds.

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
The Beginning
 Students will be introduced to concepts such as figurative language, creative writing, and aspects of story creation. This week we will also learn about the author of the series and her intentions for writing The Hunger Games series. 
Lesson 2:
The Just-War Theory
 This weeks lesson will include a discussion of Just-War Theory, and students will choose a character to build a profile on as they continue reading. 
Lesson 3:
The Arena
 Students will create an arena setting of their own, and construct tribute personality types to play in their created game. 
Lesson 4:
The Tributes
 Students will begin a short story using their tributes and a constructed arena. 

Other Details

Learning Needs
I have been a special education teacher for many years, and I would be more than happy to accommodate any learning needs that your child has!
Supply List
Students will need their own copy of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins for this course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
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!

**Please note that I recently had a baby, and am taking a short break from teaching regularly scheduled Outschool courses. If you would like to message me, we can arrange a time to meet, or I encourage you to check out my self-paced courses!
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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!

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