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Professor Kim's Magical Harry Potter Book Club
Summer Reading Camp
Miss Sarah
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
In this six-week course we will read and discuss selected texts, exploring various themes, characters, plots and twists. Does your learner need motivation to read, or already enjoy reading and sharing that love with others? Join me!
Class experience
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
We will discuss and explore themes across the five chosen books including: place and social hierarchy, jealousy, identity, hope and disappointment, coming of age, trauma, naivety, friendship and deceit and more. Learners will be emailed a set of questions in advance of each class in order to organize and prepare their thoughts and ideas about the themes within the text, literary techniques, characters and plot development.
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Rebecca by Daphne du MaurierWe will discuss and explore the themes of place, social class and hierarchy, hope and disappointment, friendship, jealousy and identity, naivety, death and memory.Week 2Lesson 2The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia HighsmithWe will discuss and explore the themes of place, social class and hierarchy, friendship, jealousy and identity, naivety and obsession.Week 3Lesson 3The Sealwoman's Gift by Sally MagnussonWe will discuss and explore the themes of place, social class and hierarchy, motherhood, identity, naivety, hope and disappointment, culture shock and acclimatization, exile and freedom.Week 4Lesson 4The Go-Between by L.P. HartleyWe will discuss and explore the themes of place, social class and hierarchy, coming of age and trauma, loss of innocence, the danger of secrets.Week 5Lesson 5Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensWe will discuss and explore the themes of isolation, social alienation and psychological distress, coming of age and trauma, hope and disappointment, resilienceWeek 6Lesson 6Character Contrast & ComparisonWe will discuss and explore learners' most loved and most loathed characters, contrasting and comparing the themes which bind or separate them.
Broaden scope of reading, experience different genres, improve ability to critique, compare, contrast and confidently explore themes within different genres in discussion with others. Learners can choose to read all or some of the listed texts. This class listing is being posted in advance so that learners have time to source books and read them in time for summer discussions.
High school teaching experience for 15 years has included substitute teaching English, as well as running book clubs and revision sessions for learners.
Homework Offered
Homework will be optional. Homework offered will be in essay format, a response to a question which I am more than happy to read and provide feedback on.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners can choose to read all or some of the listed texts. This class listing is being posted in advance so that learners have time to source books and read them in time for summer discussions.
PG: Themes within some books include mystery, crime and deception, murder, piracy, inuendo, suicide. Please contact for further details or select the sessions for preferred reading books on the list.
Learners will need to read the books: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Sealwoman's Gift by Sally Magnusson The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Learners can read hard copies or e-reader copies, or enjoy the audiobook versions. Learners may also like to view the films to draw a comparison and contrast on the cinematic adaptation of the text.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
My name is Miss Sarah and I teach fun, engaging classes with a range of activities to ensure your attainment and progress. I have fifteen years' experience of teaching Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages, as well as Art, Design, History and...
Group Class
$13
weekly or $75 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 16-18
2-12 learners per class
