To Kill a Mockingbird- Book Club!
In this 5 week class, learners will be taught the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Discussions, and fun games while learning the importance of the cultural and racial struggles during this time era.
Ms. Rebecca, M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(140)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading outside of class will be a major component of this class. Learners will be expected to read approximately 60 pages each week.Assessment
Each learner progress is assessed through individual work. Everyone learns differently and at a different pace. We will be holding discussions and writing summaries of the novel.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
To Kill a Mockingbird (ages 13-18) As students read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, they will learn about the characters, plot, and themes of the book as well as the important time period of the the Great Depression and the Jim Crow era . Racial discrimination and sensitive topics will be addressed through discussion and questions. We will also be playing games along the way while learning about this classic novel! This is a fun book club! Week 1- I will be showing a powerpoint presentation to students to cover the background of the time period of history of the book and the author's background. Week 2: A tutorial on what it was like to live during the Great Depression. This will include slides, video clips, and lecture --Read chapter 1-5 for next week. Week 3: Discuss the importance of the characters and the theme up to this point. Games!! --Read chapters 8-16 for next week Week 4: Play Jeopardy for To Kill a Mockingbird! --Read chapters 17-23 Week 5: Discuss the theme up to this point and important events. We will be covering how the Great Depression and the Jim Crow era played a role in this novel. Read Chapters 24-31
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about themes, characterization, foreshadowing, and plot. They will also have an understanding of the historical importance of the Great Depression and the Jim Crow era. Learners will also learn about the author and the correlation of her life and the novel. The sensitive topic of racial discrimination will be discussed to help learners understand the importance of equality among humans. I will also be teaching the biographical information of the author Harper Lee at the beginning of the class to allow the learners to understand who wrote the book to gain a better connection.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Racial differences, some offensive or vulgar language(the "n" words nigger and negro) are used throughout the book to depict the way in which certain people spoke in the Great Depression and Jim Crow era. There is a character in the book that has been charged with an alleged rape.
Supply List
Each learner will need a copy of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. There are also audio versions available as well as the movie. I will provide a link to obtain the audio version and the movie once enrolled.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
140reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Fort Hays State University
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Colorado State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Fort Hays State University
I have over 10 years experience teaching literature in a traditional classroom as well as virtually. I have taught this novel to hundreds of learners throughout the years. This includes both secondary education and college level. I hold a degree in education with a focus in English. Through my experience in teaching to different age groups and learning capacities, I am able to cover many areas of learning through this novel.Reviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-8 learners per class
