Students will be able to:
     - Identify literary elements from with the novel using examples
     - Define elements of the gothic and fantasy genres
     - Create their own hook to a gothic, horror, or fantasy novel
     - Identify elements of setting
     - Design your own graveyard!
     - Use symbolism to show the significance of names
     - Identify symbolism of colors
     - Develop their own symbols
     - Identify and define metaphors
     - Write their own metaphors for characters and settings
     - Analyze witches around the world! 
     - Research topics from within the novel
     - Present information from research they have completed
     - Identify foreshadowing and cliffhangers
     - Write cliffhangers 
     - Examine fear and basic human instincts
     - Look at real-life examples of men and women responding to fear
     - Define and identify epitaphs
     - Write their own epitaph
     - Examine the history of grave art
     - Create their own rubbing
     - Discuss of plot development and climax
     - Complete a plot diagram for the novel
     - Identify and define theme and its importance in novels
     - Read "The Pauper's Drive" Poem to compare and contrast it to the novel
     - Write their own poem as a group!
     - Write their own individual poems and share!

I have taught many book studies in my professional career. I am currently running multiple novel studies on Outschool that have been met with great success and interest. I love taking part in discussions and ensuring that the students needs and interests are met as they read. 

Homework Offered
Each week students will need to read the assigned reading which ranges between 20 pages and a little over 50. Students will also need to bring the supplies (all of which will be found around the home and will not need to be purchased) and the novel to class each week to participate.

Students might be asked to finish work that was not completed in class.
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Grades Offered