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When Stars Are Scattered: A Self-Paced Graphic Novel Study
Ages 9-14
Self-Paced Course
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete weekly Quizizz & Kahoot assignments that generate numeric scores, and I will provide written feedback on responses to open-ended reflection & analysis questions.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this self-paced course, students will read the graphic novel, When Stars Are Scattered and engage in Kahoot- and Quizizz-based games designed to assess plot comprehension, build vocabulary, scaffold an exploration of literary elements like point of view, flashback, and figurative language, and facilitate an analysis of how the unique features of a graphic novel work together to tell a story. In-game prompts and questions will encourage students to think critically and to support their conclusions with textual evidence, and/or draw connections between the reading, their own lives, and the world around them.
Learning Goals
Students will increase their understanding of how literary elements like point of view, figurative language, character development, tone, and setting work together to tell a story.
Students will hone critical thinking skills by exploring larger questions about immigration, the refugee crisis, and global responsibility.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Beginning & Chapter 1
America through the eyes of a refugee
• Comprehension, Analysis & Reflection on Quizizz
• Vocabulary-building on Kahoot
Lesson 2:
Chapter 2
School vs. Food
Literary Device in the Spotlight: Metaphor
• Comprehension, Analysis & Reflection on Quizizz
• Vocabulary-building on Kahoot
Lesson 3:
Chapter 3-4
Chapter 3: School Supplies & Soccer Balls
Comic Craft Highlight: The Role of Images in Story-telling
Chapter 4: Marriage in Middle School?
Literary Device in the Spotlight: Personification
• Comprehension, Analysis & Reflection on Quizizz
• Vocabulary-building on Kahoot
Lesson 4:
Chapter 5-7
Chapter 5: Hunger & Homework
Literary Device Highlight: Character Traits
Chapter 6: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Literary Device in the Spotlight: Character Traits, Flashback
Chapter 7: Right & Wrong Answers in the "Test of Life"
• Comprehension, Analysis & Reflection on Quizizz
• Vocabulary-building on Kahoot
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will involve the use of the following approved third-party tools: Google Drive, Kahoot, and Quizizz. Students will respond to questions designed to build vocabulary, assess comprehension, and promote analysis and reflection in games on Quizizz and Kahoot. They will receive their own copy of a Google doc with the questions that appear in the games and links to vocabulary study sheets.
Supply List
Students will receive learning resources with links to a read-aloud video of each chapter but it would be ideal if they also had a paper or Kindle copy of the graphic novel.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
This class will involve the use of the following approved third-party tools: Google Drive, Kahoot, and Quizizz. Students will respond to questions designed to assess comprehension and promote analysis and reflection in games on Quizizz and Kahoot.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
• MFA in Creative Writing, Queens University of Charlotte
• Child Development Permit, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
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