for 7 classes
The Phantom Tollbooth:Literature Study and Writing
New class
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 7 weeks
2-8 learners per class
50 min
What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be expected to read 3 chapters in the book before each class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
** Students will need to read through chapter 3 before class** The Phantom Tollbooth is a fantasy novel about a young boy named Milo who was always unsettled and unable to find purpose in life. One day, a mysterious tollbooth appears and transports him to a life of magic, adventure, and wonder. This class is an intensive literature study. It is very in depth. This study is for any student with the desire to expand their knowledge of this book and literature in general. Each week learners will join us once per week. In the literature portion of this class learners will go over the following.. Character Character motivation Conflict Plot development Symbolism Theme Conflict resolution Context In the writing portion of this class students will write about the following.. Choices and consequences Friendship Perseverance Reviewing literature All writing assignments will be in the form of essays and reports. Students will be asked if they would like to share with the class. They do not have to if they don't desire to. We will offer teacher and student feedback. Students will work heavily with teacher as well as their peers while creating their writings. All of our writing and English studies will be heavily discussion based. Students may have to finish their writing out of class if they do not finish it in class. We are so excited to bring you this course! Here is a breakdown of the reading that will be done at home between meetings. Week 1- Chapters 1-3 Week 2- Chapters 4-6 Week 3- Chapters 7-9 Week 4- Chapters 10-12 Week 5- Chapters 13-15 Week 6- Chapters 16-18 Week 7-Chapters 19-20 These are the chapters that will be discussed in class and written about. Make sure you have read these chapters BEFORE class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This novel contains magic, magical creatures, and imagination. The main character is sentenced to prison in the magical world and ends up escaping.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Jester
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Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharing
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