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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: Book Club and Novel Study
Alexis Thompson B.A. B.Ed.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
In this three-week novel study, students will read the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and engage in a literary analysis of the book to expand their reading comprehension.
Class experience
"Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse - Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Chapters 1-7Students will read and analyze chapters 1-7.Week 2Lesson 2Chapters 8-15Students will read and analyze chapters 8-15.Week 3Lesson 3Chapters 16-22Students will read and analyze chapters 16-22.
Students will: Practice and expand their reading comprehension Develop critical thinking skills by answering discussion questions 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 fantasy genre for children Make connections between Greek Mythology and the book
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.
Homework Offered
Read the stated chapters each week.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need to obtain a copy of the book. The audiobook counts as reading.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Please be advised that this book is considered appropriate for ages 9 and up and includes descriptions of domestic abuse, abandonment, the death of a parent, the death of a child, violence, and fight scenes. These topics will be discussed in an age appropriate manner. If you are unsure of how your learner may react to these topics, please read the book in advance and reach out if you have any questions. If you have any questions about this please reach out to me.
The book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
Hello! I am so excited that you are here. My name is Alexis Thompson, and I have had the pleasure of being a teacher for seven years, and I can truly say that teaching is a passion of mine. The saying "you don't have to work when you love what you...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $30 for all content3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 6 learners
Ages: 9-12
