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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - A Novel Study

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Ages 12-17
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Don't Panic! In this 2-week novel study, students will read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams while participating in discussions, literary analysis (particularly on the writing style), creative writing, and cover art!
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 2 weeks
2-6 learners per class
40 min

What's included

4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
Students will be asked to complete the reading outside of class and to complete any writing activity that we start in class if we are unable to finish it. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Assessment
Students will be given several formal writing assignments throughout the semester. While these are not tests, per se, they can be used as assessment pieces for homeschooling evidence, which many states and countries require. All formal writing in my class will be completed with multiple rounds of written and verbal feedback. Students will have the opportunity to work through their writing skills as a group and 1-1 with me in class!
Letter Grade
Grading - Students will have the opportunity to receive a grade in the form of their choosing.I am happy to provide a grade in the form of a percentage, letter, or both. I can also offer a formal letter for submission to state programs. I ask students throughout the semester about their needs for grading and am happy to work with parents to create a plan that meets their needs! Please note that Grading is NOT required.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
"Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor. 

"Together, this dynamic pair begin a journey through space aided by a galaxyful of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox - the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and total out-to-luck president of the galaxy; Trillian (formerly Tricia McMillan), Zaphod's girlfriend, who Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student obsessed with the disappearance of all of the ballpoint pens he's bought over the years.

"Where are these pens? Why are we born? Why do we die? Why do we spend so much time in between wearing digital watches? For all of the answers, stick your thumb to the stars!"

In this two-week novel study, students will participate in discussions, literary analysis, creative writing, cover art, and more while reading Douglas Adam's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! The novel is a combination of science and humor which is both fun and whimsical. It may be two weeks, but DON'T PANIC! because the guide provides everything you need to know to be successful traveling the galaxy with a series of unique alien life forms. Students will be challenged to investigate the humor of the novel while challenging one another in various activities. 

Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Del Rey Trade Paperback ed., New York, Del Rey, 2017.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to: 
- Discuss
- Complete Literary Analysis
- Investigate Humor
- Analyze Characters
- Explain the Writing Style and Comedy
- Define and Identify Flashback and Foreshadowing
- Identify Conflict 
- Analyze Character Development

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
4 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction
 - Introduction to the Novel
     - Character Introduction
     - Trailer for the Movie
     - Cover Art
     - Writing Style and Comedy 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 1 - 11
 - Character Analysis
     - Flashback and Foreshadowing
     - Writing Style and Comedy 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 12 - 21
 - New Characters, New Conflict
     - Chaos and Improbability
     - Character Development
     - Irony and Humor
     - Writing Style and Comedy 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 22 - 35
 - The Answer to Life, the Universe, Everything
     - Writing Style and Comedy
     - The Adventure Continues! 
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Please check the parental guidance provided by Commonsense Media which addresses information within the novel about alcohol, violence, and more! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-book-1
Supply List
Students will be asked to purchase the novel. I will provide several options for accessing the novel. I also ask that students have access to Google Drive (Documents) so that we can work on the journal and so that I can provide as much feedback as possible).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have taught many book studies in my professional career and I run several book studies on Outschool (including The Outsiders, Of Mice and Men, Night, and more!). I love taking part in discussions and ensuring that the students' needs and interests are met as they read. I like to work with students to help me design and schedule the class! I have run this novel study as a part of my student-choice-driven Classic Literature Novel Study course. If you have any questions, please let me know! 

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