The Giver: Middle School Novel Study Summer Camp
In this engaging week long camp, students will read, discuss, reflect, and explore The Giver by Lois Lowry.
Elissa Pugh, MA & MEd
Average rating:
4.3
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Every night the learner will have chapters to read and discussion questions to prepare.Class Experience
Each day of camp students will be provided a live lesson and discussion questions. Students should be prepared to discuss in class. Students will be expected to comment on other learners' responses and significantly expand upon those ideas. There will also be daily assignments and comprehension quiz. Camp meetings will consist of discussion, games, and targeted instruction on literary elements. A variety of learning activities and experiences will be incorporated into both class time and homework. Learners will make predictions while reading, examine elements of plot, analyze character traits and motivation, assess genre, and explore theme and symbolism.
Learning Goals
Learners will make predictions while reading, examine elements of plot, analyze character traits and motivation, assess genre, and explore theme and symbolism.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to Lois Lowry, The Giver quartet, and the dystopian genre
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Descriptive Language & Figurative Language Types of Conflict in Literature
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Character Motivation Sequencing
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Compare and Contrast/Venn Diagram
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a copy of The Giver. All reading will be completed as homework (including chapters before the class start date). Discussions will take place in the Outschool classroom. There will be handouts and assignments that work best if printed, but a printer is not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2019
4.3
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Xavier University
Master's Degree in English from Belmont University
Besides over twenty years of teaching experience, I have specialized training and professional development in inclusivity and sensitivity in teaching. My background is in Montessori education, and peace education is a major tenet of the Montessori philosophy. My Montessori 6-9 certification, Montessori 12-18 certification, and Montessori Education Master's all included extensive work in peace education, conflict resolution, and inclusivity training.
I am always available to help you with conversations that may arise at home as well.
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Live Group Course
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
