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En este curso en línea de 4 semanas, los estudiantes leerán y analizarán la novela Out of the Dust (1997) de Karen Hesse, centrándose en la comprensión, el pensamiento crítico y los elementos literarios a través de la colaboración y las actividades. #académico

Anne Q. Campbell

Puntuación media:

4.9

Número de reseñas:

(172)

Qué está incluido

4 reuniones en vivo

3 horas presenciales

Tarea

Learners will read about 55 pages per week, prior to meeting for class: Week 1- Winter 1934-Spring 1934 Week 2- Summer 1934-Autumn 1934 Week 3- Winter 1935-Spring 1935 Week 4- Summer 1935-end

Experiencia de clase

Nivel de inglés: desconocido

Grado de EE. UU. 4 - 7

In this 4-session class, we will read and analyze Out of the Dust (1997) by Karen Hesse. This Newberry Medal and Scott O'Dell Award winning novel is historical fiction written in verse, follows fourteen-year-old Billie Jo who is growing up in the 1930s dust bowls of Oklahoma.

My goal is to inspire learners to reflect on what they read and connect the book's elements to their own lives. We will cover reading comprehension through our discussions, but our focus will be on the literary elements, historical connections, and themes of the book. 

Learners will read on their own before attending class each week, approximately 85 pages per week. We will read some excerpts in class together. In addition to a guided discussion, learners will complete activities related to the book, including comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking. We will go beyond basic comprehension questions to dig deeper into the themes and literary elements of the book. Students are encouraged to participate as much as they feel comfortable. 

Week 1: Background & Historical Connections
I will introduce the author and her purpose for writing the book. We will talk about the historical backdrop for the story, including topics like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl,. We will discuss how to make connections to the story: text to self, text to text, and text to world. I will facilitate a discussion of the reading. Students may begin an optional enrichment activity related to the book that they can continue to work on throughout the session. 

Week 2: Characters, Setting, & Literary Connections
We will discuss the main characters of the book and will collaborate to reveal details about character qualities. We will also talk about the elements of setting and how it is developed through the story. 

Week 3: Language, Genre, & Theme
Students will learn elements of language and how the author’s choices contribute to the overall meaning of the book. We will discuss literary techniques and themes including poverty, perseverance, compassion, grief, forgiveness, and historical connections. 

Week 4: Elements, Plot, & Connections
For our final class, we will discuss and plot and complete a narrative arc activity. We will wrap up our discussion of the readings and do a short creative writing exercise to reflect on the book as a whole.

Learners will read about 55 pages per week, prior to meeting for class:

Week 1- Winter 1934-Spring 1934
Week 2- Summer 1934-Autumn 1934
Week 3- Winter 1935-Spring 1935
Week 4- Summer 1935-end

Metas de aprendizaje

Students will improve their understanding of literary analysis and reflect on what they read to see the relevance of the book's elements to their own lives. Our focus will be on character, setting, theme, connections, language, plot, and other literary elements utilizing the novel Out of the Dust.

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Orientación para padres

Note for sensitive readers: according to Common Sense Media, "Billie Jo accidentally sets her mother on fire by throwing a bucket of kerosene on her. One graphic scene explicitly describes her burns. She dies, as does her newly born baby boy, and Billy Jo's hands are disfigured in the accident." Please see Common Sense Media's review here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/out-of-the-dust

Recursos externos

Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.

Anne Q. Campbell

Se unió el July, 2020

4.9

172reseñas

Perfil

Experiencia y certificaciones del docente

Texas Certificado de Docencia en Artes del lenguaje inglés

Licenciatura en Inglés desde College of Charleston

Hello! I am a certified English/Language Arts teacher and believe in embracing the “light bulb” moments of discovery that happen both in and out of the classroom. My goal is to make learning relevant to students’ interests by providing unique and fun ways to strengthen reading and writing skills, explore literature, and learn about our world.

Classes I offer on Outschool include creative writing, essay writing, literature studies, phonics, and reading skills. I also offer private tutoring, catered to your learner's needs, for all ages.

My classes are designed around the idea that kids can learn language arts through creative projects and real-world experiences. Literature and writing are more meaningful when students can relate them to their own lives and what is going on in the world around them. 

From the time I was a child, I always wanted to be a teacher. I am a certified English teacher with classroom experience (grades 6-12) in Texas and South Carolina, in addition to substitute teaching for all grade levels (K-12) and special education classes. I have a BA degree in English from College of Charleston and 30+ postgraduate hours. I am TESOL certified and taught ESL classes online to students in China for 4 years. I am also certified in Early Reading Training through the Tennessee Department of Education. I have homeschooled my 3 children for over 20 years, and I teach literature, writing, and public speaking classes to other homeschool students. 

As part of my Bachelor of Arts in English and postgraduate studies, I successfully completed college courses related to adolescent literature and development. I completed coursework in African American literature and African American history as part of my degree program. I received 4 professional development hours for the 2021-2022 Facing History Community Read Workshop, "Teaching Brown Girl Dreaming," through Facing History & Ourselves. I attended a follow-up seminar with author Jacqueline Woodson--"Brown Girl Dreaming: Exploring Identity and Belonging with Jacqueline Woodson."

I have taught many works of literature, including some with 'sensitive' content, to students in a classroom setting. As with almost any work of literature, many themes and plot details can be controversial, and my role as an educator and facilitator in the classroom is to guide students to deal with these topics within the scope of their literary relevance. 

I taught the 'Pace' program for at-risk students for the Southwest Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. I also completed a training program as a high school teacher, becoming certified as a 'Natural Helper' faculty mentor.

In addition to my training and experience, I love children's and young adult literature and enjoy using 'fun' books to teach important language arts skills using a cross-curricular approach. Outside of my classroom, I enjoy Pokémon, watching movies, and backyard chicken farming! 

One of my greatest joys is working with students and motivating them to enjoy learning. As the mom to 3 children, I am very patient and encouraging! My goal as a teacher is to make learning memorable, fun, and rewarding. If you have any thoughts about how I can customize a class for your learner, please send me a message. I’m always looking for ways to accommodate learners. I'm looking forward to meeting you in the classroom! :)