Semester Long Fantasy Book Club for Teens
From August to December, teens will read, analyze, and discuss 5 books with like-minded peers.
Jill Harper
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(285)
What's included
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students will need to read each book so they can actively participate. In addition, students will complete a writing response each month for every book they read.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The goal of this book club is to keep students reading highly acclaimed books and analyze each one through discussion and writing. Over the course of the semester, we will read a variety of highly acclaimed fantasy books. I have chosen these books to get students excited and engaged with the writing, making them want to share their thoughts with others. Our first book is a graphic novel that is a quick read making it perfect for those who sign up close to the start date. The books we will be reading and discussing are: August - Graceling Graphic Novel by Kristin Cashore (Original Author) , Gareth Hinds (Illustrator) September - The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem October - A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown November - The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab December - The Will of the Many by James Islington Short Story Collection - The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 1: Lila the Werewolf and Other Stories Book by Peter S. Beagle This is a flex class and will include one live meeting each month (Our meeting will most likely be on Sundays at 7:00 pm EST). I will introduce each book with a video in the classroom and will follow up with questions for the student. Each student will need to respond to the questions and each other in the classroom. Students will also write one reading response for each book, and I will provide feedback on every reading response. This will help them critically analyze what they read. In addition to our monthly book, we will discuss one short story from The Essential Peter S. Beagle book. I will be an active participant in these discussions, encouraging the students to participate and to jump in with more thoughts as they read the book throughout the week. My goal with the discussions is to foster a sense of community with the students in which they feel encouraged to share their thoughts with their peers and me. In addition, there will be other activities throughout the month to keep students engaged with each other and the classroom.
Learning Goals
Book clubs are a great way to teach students to form and share opinions with others which is an important skill to have as they get older. I run all book clubs so that every student is able to answer questions that I pose and participate in a lively discussion. My goal for the students is to get them to share their thoughts however they feel comfortable doing that.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Families are responsible for looking up the books prior to enrolling to make sure they are ok with their family values. All books are YA or adult level.
Supply List
Families are responsible for getting the books for their learner. Links are affiliate. August - Graceling Graphic Novel (https://amzn.to/43Yxrrv) September - The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem (https://amzn.to/3NtnKds) October - A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (https://amzn.to/3NomacT) November - The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab (https://amzn.to/3qVvQnD) December - The Will of the Many by James Islington (https://amzn.to/46fZ5Sx) Short Story Collection - The Essential Peter S. Beagle (https://amzn.to/3ppSJzh)
Jill Harper
4.9
285reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of California Santa Barbara
Hello! My name is Jill and I am passionate about education and have extensive experience teaching in the online community. I love overseeing book clubs for tweens and teens, sharing my love of literature and writng, and offering classes that encourage and inspire students to share their thoughts and opinions with their peers.
My goal is to expose students to a wide range of books that they may not pick up on their own. For teens, I have also developed book clubs that focus on one specific area and curate book lists that add depth to the course descriptions for when it is time to apply to colleges.
Outside of Outschool, I am an educational consultant and homeschool expert at Simplify Homeschool. I run a group for homeschooled parents on Facebook called College Confident Homeschoolers and specialize in developing year long plans for teens and parents based on goals and interests. Additionaly, I support families with the college application process.
As for my own background, I began breaking away from the educational norm and deciding my own path when I took the California High School Proficiency Exam at age 16 and enrolled in community college. From there I went on to the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated with honors with a B.A. in film studies. I completed the credentialing program from National University.
I am well-versed in all things related to homeschooling and education. I specialize in the area of homeschooling gifted tweens and teens, twice-exceptional students, and students with disabilities, including both learning and physical disabilities. This interest stems from raising three amazing children who are living with disabilities.
I welcome and support all learners in my classes and enjoy supporting every student no matter where they are at in their educational journey.Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 11 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
