What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students are expected to have the reading complete before each class period. There will be 4-6 chapters for the students to finish reading before each class. See the class description for a breakdown of the chapters to be read for each class. Please have chapters 1-4 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" read before our first class meeting.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this class we will read through the book "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins. This is a prequel to the Hunger Games series. This class is open to students who have never read the book and students who may have read the book previously but would like to re-read it in a book club setting. Students should have previously read the other books in the Hunger Games series, as we will be comparing things that happen in this prequel to the things that happen in the other books. If you are interested in this book series but have not read the first book, please check out my Hunger Games Book Club class. Students will complete the reading ahead of time and then we will meet together to discuss the book. Through our class discussions we will work on: -comprehension skills -analyzing the characters and their actions -making connections -discussing the author's purpose for including different events and characters in the book -comparing and contrasting different characters and events The teacher will use discussion questions to guide student conversations and discussions. Students are encouraged to jot down any questions or thoughts they have while reading to share with the class. Students will be encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings from the readings each session. We will meet twice a week for three weeks. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is divided into three sections and we will read one section each week. This will end up being 4-6 chapters between each class period. Please have the first 4 chapters read before the first class meeting. These chapters will be discussed in each class. Please have the chapters read before class. Class 1- Chapters 1-4 Class 2- Chapters 5-10 Class 3- Chapters 11-14 Class 4- Chapters 15-20 Class 5- Chapters 21-26 Class 6- Chapters 27- Epilogue
Learning Goals
Students will work on comprehension, analyzing the characters and their actions, making connections, discussing the author's purpose for including different events and characters in the book, and comparing and contrasting different characters and events.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book does contain violence and sensitive content. If you are unsure if the content of the book will be suitable for your child please read the book yourself before enrolling your child in this class.
Supply List
Learners will need a copy of the book "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins to read during the class. This can be a physical or digital copy of the book.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University
I am a licensed school librarian with a love of dystopian young adult books! I have lead book groups and discussions with students across a wide variety of age groups.
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Live Group Class
$50
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-8 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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