Star Wars Heroes: Luke Skywalker
Students will investigate the character of Luke Skywalker -- his personality, story arc, and his transformation into a Star Wars hero. We will make broader connections to how Luke's journey can be a valuable learning tool in our own lives.
John Lizzi
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(538)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Has Luke Skywalker always been one of your heroes? Then this class is for you! This is a highly-interactive, discussion-based class that encourages student engagement and conversation. I will structure our lesson by asking the students a series of open-ended questions (supplemented by a few video clips as well) as they relate to Luke Skywalker and his journey through the Star Wars saga. In order to ensure that our discussion remains as orderly as can be expected, and so that every student gets a chance to contribute, this class is capped on the smaller side (6 students). The only required experience for students is to be familiar with Luke Skywalker and the key events in his life as depicted in Star Wars. There's no harm in re-watching the Star Wars movies (in particular, the Original Trilogy -- IV, V, and VI) in order to prepare for the class!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to make connections to how Luke Skywalker's journey in Star Wars contains valuable lessons that are applicable to our own lives. Students will also get the opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills, as well as practice having respectful conversations with their peers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Luke's journey in Star Wars has its dark moments -- including the death of his aunt and uncle. In addition to mild sci-fi violence being present throughout all the Star Wars films, themes of revenge, temptation, and betrayal are also prevalent.
Supply List
In the days prior to the meeting, I will provide a brief handout that contains guidelines for our discussion on our Classroom page, along with a list of a handful of questions and topics I plan for us to discuss.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
538reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Connecticut
I am what you might call a Star Wars fanatic, and have seen the main films too many times to count. My friends and I have spent many long nights discussing and debating every topic related to Star Wars.
As a teacher, I have extensive experience in managing classroom discussions of all ages and ability levels. My goal is to ensure that every student has a chance to make contributions, provide their opinion, and/or demonstrate what they've learned.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 106 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-6 learners per class
