Tress of the Emerald Sea Book Club
In this 4-week class, we will be discussing Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson!
Tiffani Feathers
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
Here are the sections we will be discussing each class: Class 1: Chapters 1-8 (pages 1-45) Class 2: Chapters 9-17 (pages 46-90) Class 3: Chapters 18-24 (pages 91-136) Class 4: Chapter 25-32 (pages 137-180) Class 5: Chapters 33-40 (pages 181-226) Class 6: Chapters 41-49 (pages 227-272) Class 7: Chapters 50-57 (pages 273-319) Class 8: Chapters 58-Epilogue (pages 320-365) During each class session, we will be "spinning the wheel" so students can read their summary of each section for the rest of us! This will be a great opportunity to showcase what you've learned in class and share it with your fellow classmates. Don't forget to have those page numbers handy so we can all be on the same page (literally).Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this class, we will be discussing Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson! Tress has always enjoyed her quiet life collecting cups from sailors who come to town. However, when her dear friend is forced to go on a trip to find a bride, she is doomed to never return. Can Tress find her friend and bring him home? Better yet, can she survive the journey through spore-infested waters? Join along for the adventure as we discuss this book! This class is broken down so that we will be reading (independently at home) and discussing the story as we go along. We will be talking about the different aspects of the book as well as the structure of the story, including the growth of the characters and the arc that the story takes. We will discuss character archetypes, as well as the elements of stories, including inciting incidents and turning points. Would we suggest this story to a friend? Does the author attain a goal by telling these stories? Were we scared? Would be share these tales around a campfire? Just a few of the things we will be talking about as the story unfolds! All students are asked to have their cameras on as it helps keep students engaged and encourages conversation. Please raise your hand if you are ready to comment and respect the commentary of all other students by not interrupting. Some of the topics we will be discussing are as follows: Character development Plot and subplot arcs Book formatting Story structure The Hero’s Journey Save the Cat beats Metaphors Similes Magic systems Points of view Themes Tones Genres Pacing Cover art Author's purpose Driving forces The list goes on and on! Here are the sections we will be discussing each class: Class 1: Chapters 1-8 (pages 1-45) Class 2: Chapters 9-17 (pages 46-90) Class 3: Chapters 18-24 (pages 91-136) Class 4: Chapter 25-32 (pages 137-180) Class 5: Chapters 33-40 (pages 181-226) Class 6: Chapters 41-49 (pages 227-272) Class 7: Chapters 50-57 (pages 273-319) Class 8: Chapters 58-Epilogue (pages 320-365)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This story contains high adventure on the open ocean with pirates on an open ocean of dangerous spores. Not for the faint of heart!
Supply List
All students will need a copy of Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson!
Language of Instruction
English
Joined February, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of St. Thomas
Education: BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Communication and minors in Philosophy and Theology from the University of St. Thomas
Experience: More than 10 years as a homeschool parent, more than 30 years of being an avid reader, several years of writing fiction while meeting with published authors to discuss different aspects of writing and books, multiple high school-level classes taught on this platform in addition to several classes taught on the aspects of writing on Outschool as well as at local libraries for more than 4 years, I am also a Municipal Liaison for the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) program and a freelance editor and writing coach for local writers. Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
