Summer Reading Practice-Book Club: The Secret Life of Bees
Amy Snook M.A. English
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(119)
In this one week (four classes) book club, you will follow Lily as she learns how to forgive others and herself. You will learn and practice the skills and objectives taught in grades 9-12 ELA classrooms. Join me on the study of this engaging book!
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Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Students will complete the reading assignments outside of the club meetings, though we will read segments together during our discussions. In addition to reading assignments completed outside of club, there are brief writing assignments and a creative final project. We will have brief lectures, group discussions and small group work. I incorporate plenty of time for students to talk, as I believe this helps them learn and retain information. *This is a summer club, so all assignments are...
Students will be able to: ~identity the seven plot elements ~identify and discuss the various elements of character development ~identify tone and mood using citations from the text ~make inferences from the text using correct citations from the text ~identify various literary devices and elements and analyze their impact on the plot and character development ~identify the internal and external conflicts various characters experience ~write brief summaries of specific passages of the text ~compare and contrast characters in the text
I am a certified ELA teacher in grades 9-12. The Secret Life of Bees is frequently taught in public and private high schools because it is a "high interest" story that students find engaging. It has strong plot and character development, as well as liberal use of literary devices. I have taught this book for many years and address the sensitive topics the same way I address the sensitive topics in frequently taught classics such as Of Mice and Men and The Lord of the Flies, by open discussion and by modeling maturity and sensitivity to the issues.
Homework Offered
Students will read four chapters and complete a brief written assignment before each class. They will also complete a final project to share during the last class. ***All written assignments are optional.***2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
~the ability to print out various handouts provided by teacher, or student may draw/write/copy the handouts on own paper ~highlighter/pencil for annotating (or familiarity with digital annotation tools if using digital copy of text) ~notebook for taking notes (or digital method of note-taking) ~misc. items as needed based on student's choice for final project (poster board, markers, other art supplies)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sensitive topics: ~domestic violence ~racism ~suicide
Students will need The Secret Life of Bees (hard copy or digital, student must be able to annotate the text).
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(119)
Hello Learners! My name is Amy Snook, and I have been teaching for twenty-three years. I love helping students reach their learning goals by making classes fun and engaging. Whether I am teaching high school students how to analyze and make...
Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-12 learners per class
