In this class, the students will use pen and paper along with computers/Ipads. They will also need the book Bud Not Buddy which will be provided to them as a PDF, or they can find it from a library. They will interact with the teacher via this platform through chat and can ask questions. The teacher will evaluate students on their work and give individualized feedback. The teacher will create activities, and group discussions in order to interact. Students will also be asked to share their work on the outschool platform.

The themes that will be introduced and discussed each week will be posted every Monday. Each Student is expected to participate in the discussion a total of 5 times throughout the course.
Themes/Topics:
The topics in Bud Not Buddy are several and will be tied to today's experiences: 
1. Coming of Age
2. Race
3. Economy (Great Depression)
4. Family/home (foster care and adoption concepts)
5. Music
6. Altruism
7. Relationships/Friends
8. Survival
  
The weekly themes introduced will include a “Big Question” to focus on throughout the actual assignment. ALL parts are due each week. Homework is expected to be handed in within 5 hours of class time. The teacher needs enough time to go over each assignment turned in. 
All work needs to be submitted through the outschool interface. Any and all questions can be asked on the outschool interface. 

WEEK BY WEEK ASSIGNMENT BREAKDOWN: 
 
Week 1: Big Question: If you were Bud, how would you handle his group home experience?

-Download and print (or type answers in a word document) the Theme Organizer. Please make sure to use this theme organizers throughout the ENTIRE course. 

-Read Chapter 1+ 2 of Bud Not buddy and complete the worksheet . Record an audio of you summarizing the chapter.  In the recording, you need to make sure to include your experience. 

-Lesson via pre recorded video: 

-Research the great depression and write a paragraph on three ways people were affected by the great depression. 

-Homework: Reading and Writing  

Week 2: Big Question: In what way is Bud having to redefine Family?

-Powerpoint of great depression

-Complete worksheet for chapter 5+6

-Watch Mrs. Carroll’s prerecorded video: 

-By now you should have read enough to understand Bud’s conflicts and the effects of the great depression. Please fill out the Journal 1 Graphic organizer. This is a PDF worksheet that can be found in the classroom. 

-Homework: Read and write 

Week 3: Big Question: Is Racism ever “ok”? How is Forgiveness present in Bud Not Buddy? Do you think Forgiveness is always necessary? Why or why not?

-Review the theme organizer and add to it if you did not do this during homework time. 

- Draw a scene from Bud Not Buddy Buddy (Chapters 1-10): 

-Watch the prerecorded video of Mrs. Carroll talking about Racism, Poverty and family. 

-Record and upload a short clip explaining where you see Racism in the first 10 chapters. 

-Write a paragraph about Poverty in Bud Not buddy. Answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How. Submit the paragraph in the classroom. 

-Interview 5 friends/Family members using proper Social Distancing policies in your area. Ask them what makes up a family. Record their answers on a sheet of paper, then either take a picture or scan it and then upload it to this site. 

-Homework: Read, write and complete worksheet. 

Week 4: Big Ideas: In what ways does music Guide Bud and those he comes to love? In what ways is Bud Coming of age?

-Listen to and follow along to chapters 15 and 16. 

-Write 5 vocabulary words you struggle with and use the vocabulary map.  

-First, research one of the instruments used in these two chapters and answer important questions about the instrument and how it plays a role in Bud's life.  

-Homework: Finish Bud Not buddy and do the vocabulary exercise. 

Week 5: Big Question: Where do you see Survival+Altruism?
 
-Create a Storyboard Plot Diagram and make sure to use a graphic organizer of your choice along with a Vocabulary organizer. (You will need to have at least 2 organizers). 

-Upload a 1-2 minute video explaining where you see Survival and Altruism. 

-Finish the Theme Organizer. 

-Homework: Write a 6 paragraph opinion essay based on ONE of the themes discussed in Bud Not Buddy. (Introduction, 4 bodies, Conclusion). Please use the opinion writing Rubric in order to know what is expected. This will be uploaded on the platform during this week. 
 
All work needs to be submitted through the outschool interface. Any and all questions can be asked on the outschool interface. 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
There will be 10 discussion questions uploaded in the classroom. Students must answer 5  out of the 10. They will receive extra credit for any extra questions answered. (PLEASE WATCH FOR THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS)
In order to receive credit for responses: Students answers must be 1. A restatement of the question, 2. Have a thought out response, 3. Not plagiarised 4. 2-5 sentences in length.