Summer Book and Movie Club: Maze Runner (Ages 12-15)
Join me for some fun and sneaky learning in our summer book and movie clubs! In our first meeting, we will discuss the book and then we'll meet one more time to compare it to the movie.
Mary Hanna Wilson
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. Be sure to read (or listen to) the entire book before our first book club meeting. Please be prepared to share your favorite character, moment, or quote from the book. Learners will need to watch the entire movie before our second meeting.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
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Join me this summer for some relaxed, fun, and thought-provoking book and movie discussions.
I hope that these discussions will foster a love of stories and lay the foundations for future literary analysis. Learners will be encouraged to share their ideas, thoughts, and conclusions about various aspects of the book and movie in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
Our class will meet twice in one week. At our first meeting, we will discuss the book. At our second meeting, we will discuss the movie version and compare it to the book.
FIRST MEETING: THE BOOK - Maze Runner by James Dashner
Learners should read (or listen to) the book before our first meeting. We will discuss topics in the book such as plot elements, characters, themes, the author's style, and more.
I will ask everyone to share their favorite quote, character, or moment from the book. Sharing a favorite is optional but encouraged.
NOTE: Learners may read the book on their own, listen to an audiobook, or have a parent read the book aloud to them. All options are fantastic ways to experience the story.
SECOND MEETING: THE MOVIE - Maze Runner (2014) PG-13
Learners should watch the entire movie before our second meeting. Our discussion during the second meeting will focus on our impression of the screen version of our book.
We will compare our vision for the characters, the setting, and the story to the producer's vision. We'll also share what we loved and didn't love about the screen version of this book.
NOTE: The movie is available for rent on Amazon and YouTube. You can also check other streaming services and options from your library.
MEETING INFORMATION
During our meeting, I will facilitate a roundtable discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to share their ideas. I'll guide the students as they express their opinions and listen to the opinions of others.
Learning to support your ideas from literature is the foundation of literary analysis, so our book club will allow learners an opportunity to practice in a comfortable atmosphere.
Our meeting will end with a short game related to the book.
I can't wait to discuss this book with you. Happy Reading!Other Details
Parental Guidance
Always research the content of the book and movie before signing up your child. Common Sense Media is an excellent resource to read more details about the book and the movie.
The book and the movie are recommended on Common Sense Media for ages 13+ mainly due to violence and some language. There is also an unidentified drink in the movie that is presumed to be alcohol. More details can be found on their site.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book (or an audiobook) and access to the movie. Students can read the book on their own, listen to an audiobook, or parents can read the book to their child.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Towson State University
Hi Friends! Let's Celebrate Book Together!
Hi, my name is Mary and I love all things books and book clubs. I have been organizing and leading book clubs in the homeschool community for 6 years and I can't wait to discuss books with you. My book clubs are designed to encourage and inspire students to think more deeply about what they read, to form and defend their opinions, and to engage others in conversations about books.
I believe that book clubs are a brilliant way to lay the foundation for literary analysis. Well-crafted discussions help us explore various literary and plot elements, the author's style, and book themes in a fun and relaxed environment. I know everyone is capable of sharing great insights and the questions in our book club will be designed to draw those insights out.
I am a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Elementary Education. I taught in the public school system (elementary and then middle school) for five years before staying home with my kids. We began homeschooling over 12 years ago and in that time, my own love of children's books and young adult literature was reignited. I spent two years as an employee at Brave Writer where I facilitated online book clubs and now I share my love of books online on my own website at Celebrate a Book.
I live in North Carolina with my husband, four kids, and our dog, Lafayette. Yes, the dog represents our family's absolute love for Hamilton: The Musical.
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Live Group Class
$45
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
5-11 learners per class
