"The BFG" FLEX Novel & Film Study

In this 5 week course, students will read 6 chapters weekly of "The BFG" by Roald Dahl prior to posting to our Weekly Highlights on Flipgrid!  We will also have a Weekly Kahoot going over the chapters assigned for that week.  During the 5th week, we will watch (at home) the Disney film, "The BFG" and complete a Compare & Contrast assignment together in our Classroom!  (Students will need to be able to upload a picture of their finished assignment). 

This is a FLEX schedule class and we do not have any live meetings. Each week students will be provided with an instructional video for the week and set of discussion prompts to be discussed in our FlipGrid classroom.  Students are expected to respond to the discussion prompts by submitting a video to FlipGrid (these can be edited and designed to the student's preference!  They will also be private and only accessible by students with the code to our class.)  Students are also encouraged to comment on others' FlipGrid submissions with open minds and understanding. 

Our Class: 
- Easy-going self-paced format
- Collaborative discussion efforts
- Relationship-centered
- Student encouragement to express ideas
- Comprehension checks using Flipgrid & Kahoot

Learners will need a copy of The BFG, access to the Disney movie, and blank paper (for our Compare/Contrast activity). All reading will be completed as homework.

Students will:
-Examine elements of plot, setting, genre, characters
-Compare and contrast main characters, setting, plot
-Make predictions
-Identify themes and morals
-Improve technology skills
-Communicate effectively and respectably with peers and teacher

Week 1: Introductions
We will discuss our book, "The BFG" and introduce ourselves by uploading a FlipGrid Video!
Homework throughout the week: Read Ch. 1-6 
Weekly Highlights FlipGrid Chapters 1-6
Kahoot!

Week 2:  
Homework throughout the week: Read Ch. 7-12 
Weekly Highlights FlipGrid Chapters 7-12
Kahoot!

Week 3:  
Homework throughout the week: Read Ch. 13-18 
Weekly Highlights FlipGrid Chapters 13-18
Kahoot!

Week 4:  
Homework throughout the week: Read Ch. 19-24 
Weekly Highlights FlipGrid Chapters 19-24
Kahoot!

Week 5: MOVIE TIME!
Homework throughout the week: Watch Disney's: "The BFG" when you have time.
Weekly Highlights FlipGrid - Which was better, the film or the book?!
Compare/Contrast Activity


*How does this work? What is a flexible schedule class?*
Flexible schedule courses meet asynchronously, meaning that students are not required to log in or "meet" at a certain time or on a certain day each week. This type of course works well for students that prefer to work at their own pace, have busy schedules, or feel uncomfortable in live meetings with others!  Students participate in the course by viewing recorded lectures and answering discussion prompts and/or responding to others as they feel comfortable. All levels of participation are welcome!