What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. While we will read the novel during class, students may need to finishing reading the chapter outside of class. Optional extention activities will be assigned, such as writing a letter to a character or creating a newscast of a major event in the novel.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
In this 6-week class, we will read and discuss the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. We will meet 2 times a week. This class will be taught with the use of Canva Slides and discussion. During each class, we will read the book aloud, answer reading comprehension questions, and discuss how various literary devices and figurative language are used in the book. We will also analyze the characters, setting, plot, and themes. My teaching style is student-centered and discussion-based. We will read most of the book in class, but students may need to finish reading the chapter outside of class. Class Agenda 5 minutes: Greeting & Warm Up Discussion Question Related to Book Chapter 35 minutes: Read the text, complete reading comprehension activities, and discussion 5 minutes: Recap of Key Information & Explanation of Optional Extension Activity 5 minutes: Closing & Goodbyes Students will need a copy of the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton to participate in this class. You may read a physical copy or digital version. Audiobooks can also be helpful to some learners when we need to finish reading chapters outside of class.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)12 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapter 1: Point of View, Character & Allusions
In this first lesson, we will discuss background information the story and the author who wrote this novel at the age of 16. We will discuss the meaning of the poem, point of view, character analysis, and allusions.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapter 2: Flashbacks & External Conflict
In this lesson, we will read and discuss chapter 2. We will focus on external conflict between the rich and poor. We will also discuss how flashbacks are used to learn more about characters and past events that shape the story.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapter 3: Social Issues & Symbols
In this lesson, we will read and discuss chapter 3. We will focus on symbolism and things that are used as symbols in the book.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapter 4: Analyze Quotes & Making Predictions
In this lesson, we will read and discuss chapter 4. We will analyze quotes from the chapter. We will discuss our thoughts and opinions about a major event in this chapter. We will make predictions about what will happen next.
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Outsiders deals with gang violence, fighting, rebellion, peer pressure, and social issues related to socioeconomic status. The story includes fights, a fatal stabbing, a suicide, grieving the loss of friends, drinking alcohol underage, drunkenness, a few mentions of sexual activity, and serious injury as a result of a fire.
Learn more by checking out the page for this book from Common Sense Media:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-outsiders
Supply List
A copy of The Outsiders novel, either physical or digital version is OK.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of North Carolina Wilmington
I'm a licensed K-12 teacher. I currently teach 9th grade English Language Arts. I have a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Teaching. I've been teaching English since 2012.
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Live Group Class
$49
weekly or $290 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
1-5 learners per class