The Time Machine- Novel Study (Flexible Schedule)

A novel study for "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells
ISBN: 978-1949982909
Description from the novel:

"When an English Scientist, known only as the Time Traveler, invents a machine that can travel through time, the most logical outcome would be to test such a machine. After a trial run that saw him travel three hours into the future, the Time Traveler pushes further into the future to year 802,701, where he meets a mellow race of humans called the Eloi. Soon he discovers that the Eloi are not the only human race left on earth..."

Students will have assigned chapters to read each week. All communication is through the Outschool classroom. The teacher will record a video each week going over the weekly readings and assignments. The teacher will thoroughly discuss the assigned chapters read and provided handouts each week. The handouts the students are provided will be seen in the video and the teacher will discuss and provide a walk-through of all questions the students will be expected to answer that week. I find this helps students know what the teacher is looking for with their responses and lessen the stress for the student.  Students should have all handouts sent to the teacher prior to the start of the following week through the Outschool classroom.  Students are also required to to communicate with other students in the class about the novel through the Outschool classroom. Each week a discussion board question will be posted for students to reply to. Students will in turn reply to each others post as to build, and gain an understanding of the novel from a different viewpoint. Students are welcome to expand on ideas presented by other students as long as it is done so in a positive manner.  

Google Slides/Docs: (For access to digital files only)
All of the assignments for this course are available in a digital version through Google Slides. This method allows students to type their answers directly onto the slides and use other features such as drag and drop. Once the student completes the assigned slides for the week they simply share the file back with the teacher for grading. These handouts will further the discussions that take place in the weekly videos. (There is no outside communication that takes place here. All communication takes place in the Outschool classroom.) 

Socrative.com:
This is the digital option for students to take their quizzes online and received immediate feedback. Students do not have to register to use this program. I will provide the classroom code and it will take them straight to that week's quiz. (There is no outside communication with this program. This is strictly a quiz.)

Quizlet:
Vocabulary lists are provided each week. Students can study from the list or access Quizlet which has the vocabulary in digital flash cards to help the learner.  (Once again there is no outside communication that takes place on this website. This is strictly a place for students to have fun practicing vocabulary.) 

*You do not have to use any of the digital options* 

Paper and Pencil:
You can always stick with the basics and complete the homework by printing and writing. Assignments can then be photographed or scanned and sent to the teacher through the classroom here on Outschool. If you choose to print homework I will send you the pages needing to be completed each week. 

Week 1:
Chapters 1-2
During class we will begin by going through the answers to chapter 1 and 2 questions. Will will also go through a PowerPoint presentation that provides background information about the author, historical context: Socials concerns with Victorian England, science fictions, utopia vs. dystopian. We will watch two brief YouTube videos for the 1960's film adaptation (2:33) and the 2002 film adaptation (2:44) movie trailers. Students will take guided notes. 

Week 2: 
Chapters 3-4
Language Arts Topic: Point of View 
During class we will go over the chapter questions for chapters 3 and 4. We will discuss point of view and practice re-writing a scene from 3rd person to 1st person point of view. 

Week 3:
Chapters 5-6
Language Arts Topic: Compare and Contrast 
During class we will review chapters 5 and 6. We will also look at the setting of the novel along with issues he has faced during his time travel. We will compare and contrast the Morlocks and Eloi. 

Week 4:
Chapters 7-8
Language Arts Topic: Elements of Plot
During class we will review chapter questions for 7 and 8. We will look at plot and what a plot is. We will then identify the elements of plot for the Time Machine up to this point in the novel. We will also take a Chapter 1-7 quiz. 

Week 5: 
Chapters 9-10
Language Arts Topic: Theme
During class we will review chapters 9 and 10. We will look at theme and identify themes from the novel. We will continue to compare and contrast the morlocks and eloi and identify challenges the time traveler has faced. 

Week 6:
Chapter 11-12
Topic: Writing 
During class we will review chapters 11 and 12 questions. We will look at writing and respond to a writing prompt from the Time Machine during class. Student will take the Final Test.