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Spar Lit Jr. 7: Understanding Linda Sue Park's A Single Shard Through Debate
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
Kindly note: This is an ESL friendly class, CEFR level — B1-B2 (intermediate). Please feel free to write me via Outschool email with questions. *** "Intrigue, danger and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read...A timeless jewel," says Kirkus Reviews in their starred review of Linda Sue Park's Newbery-winning, cherished masterpiece of old Korea, A Single Shard. Learning the skills of speech and debate, while understanding great books, continues with...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction and discussion of chapters 1 and 2Discussion of chapters 1 and 2 and Spar Debate sparked by: Tell him—quickly! Before he loses too much rice! No~ Don’t say anything—you will be able to pick up the fallen rice after he rounds the bend… Spar Statement: Behaving honorably is watching out for someone else no matter what situation one finds oneself in. Position 1: Honor (ie doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons) is one of the most important attributes of all. Position 2: Taking care of ourselves is essentialWeek 2Lesson 2Discussion chapters 3 and 4Discussion of chapters 3 and 4 and Spar Debate sparked by: "He did not know why Min did not explain things more fully." Spar Statement: There is a purpose and benefit in teachers not giving a student all the answers to allow students to discover things for themselves. Position 1: Agree with this statement and explain. Position 2: Disagree with this statement. Teachers should always explain every single thing to students for the best understanding.Week 3Lesson 3Discussion chapters 5 and 6Discussion of chapters 5 and 6 and Spar Debate sparked by: Gleaning the rice fields Spar Question: Is it kinder to give as much food to the poor as they need or to allow the poor to gather whatever they need when the work is done for the day? Position 1: It makes more sense to simply give the poor what they need when they ask. Position 2: It makes more sense to allow the poor to gather whatever they need when work is done.Week 4Lesson 4Discussion chapters 7 and 8Discussion of chapters 7 and 8 and Spar Debate sparked by: Tree ear wishes he could find a way to show his gratitude to Min’s wife for her many kindnesses. Spar Statement: We show gratitude best when we give gifts to others. Position 1: Agree with the above statement. Position 2: Disagree with the above statement. We show gratitude best in understanding those around us to not give gifts so much as give of ourselves.Week 5Lesson 5Discussion chapters 9 and 10Discussion of chapters 9 and 10 and Spar Debate sparked by: "I do not know if it is still a law… But a well-kept tradition can be stronger than law. " Spar Statement: Tradition is more powerful than laws. Position 1: Agree with this statement. Explain. Position 2: Disagree with this statement. Laws are more powerful than tradition. Explain.Week 6Lesson 6Discussion chapters 11 12 and 13Discussion of chapters 11 12 and 13 and Spar Debate sparked by: "It is so difficult to create something of beauty. So easy to destroy it. " Spar Question: How can one help people who destroy learn to appreciate beauty? Position 1: We can help people to learn the history of things that are beautiful, show respect for their responses. Position 2: We can help people who destroy learn to create themselves.
Students successfully completing this course will be able to: *To gain confidence in speaking and organization *Understand all the basic ideas of debate and rhetoric *Gain deeper understanding of literature through debate * To communicate effectively through speaking, thinking adroitly and responding fluently * Improve memory retention and organizational skills * Gain confidence and poise in oral presentation * Expand vocabulary and word usage *To gain deeper understanding of the nuances of literature
Longtime teacher of literature for both middle and high school students. Founder and former coach of an award-winning Speech and Debate team that competed at local, state and national levels, long-time speech judge for local, regional, national speech events for NCFL and National Speech and Debate Association, former teacher of high school debate and rhetoric, art history, literature, and AP Language and Composition.
Homework Offered
Students will be required to read the portions of the text we will be considering for the upcoming week. Optional homework assignments will be given after each class. If students are able to complete the homework a detailed response will be sent to each learner.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will be in touch with learners and parents throughout the course to give feedback on student progress.Grades Offered
Pencil and paper always! Copies of A Single Shard are available on Amazon or second-hand through Thriftbooks, and at Libraries everywhere. Any edition of the book is fine for this class.
Hello, Everyone, I'm Cindy Frank! *Proud ACE Educator and INDEPENDENT TEACHER *Classes limited to 6 students--all have a voice in the classroom * All classes taught, written, and created by me for my learners *Each session a full 55 minutes of...
Group Class
$162
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class