The Wingfeather Saga: On The Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness Book Study
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will need to complete the reading before each class (5 chapters- about 25 pages). During class we will begin filling in the notebook, but that will need to be completed after class. Expect 1-2 hours of homework each week.Assessment
Learners will be encourage to participate in the group discussion and to share their creative writing from the binder, but no formal assessment will be given.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
Join our On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness book study and work on your T.H.A.G.S. (the Three Honored And Great Subjects) just like Janner, Tink and Leeli. You probably have already read this great book (its so hard to put down once you start reading). But let's go a little deeper into this adventure with some great group discussion and make your own T.H.A.G.S. notebook. This class meets twice a week for four weeks. Each session you will need to read 5 chapters before class to be ready for the group discussion. During class we will talk about what we read, review vocabulary, have a lesson about a novel component (like character development, setting and plot) and fill in our notebook. The notebook will be a combination of vocabulary, creative writing, and drawing. Class 1: Chapters 1-5 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Character lesson Set up notebook Class 2: Chapters 6-10 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Setting and Simile lesson Dragon Drawing Class 3: Chapters 11-16 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Creature sighting drawing/description Class 4: Chapters 17-23 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Plot lesson Map drawing Class 5: Chapters 24-30 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Vocabulary game Character development lesson Class 6: Chapters 31-37 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Maggotloaf recipe activity Design your own tree house Class 7: Chapters 38-44 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Climax diagram Class 8: Chapters 45-51 Group discussion and Vocabulary Review Foreshadowing lesson Final project options: -Write a song about the jewels of Anniera -Create a comic book page about the events in the last section of the book -Write what Janner would have written in his journal after learning the truth and reading his father's letter Each learner will need their own copy of the Wingfeather Saga: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness and a binder with the class printouts. Printouts will be provided in the classroom the Sunday before class begins.
Learning Goals
Learners will grow in their ability to understand and discuss a novel with a group and improve their understand of character, setting and plot in the book.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Wingfeather Saga is a series of fantasy/adventure novels. The story includes fighting and some characters die.
Supply List
-The Wingfeather Saga: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness book -binder -printed notebook pages (these will be available for download in the classroom the Sunday before class begins) -colored pencils/markers -pencil -lined paper in the binder
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Blackburn College
I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and 16 years of experience teaching a variety of ages and subjects, including reading and writing. I have homeschool my own four children from preschool through highschool. I have completed the Reading Simplified Academy Training provided by Reading Simplified.com.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$24
weekly or $95 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-6 learners per class