What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
👋 WELCOME 😁 If this is your first class with me, use this coupon code: VANCEFIRSTCLASS10 CLASS SYNOPSIS Let's celebrate summer by studying a classic short story by Ray Bradbury through reading comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, and short answer classroom discussion OVERVIEW • Vocabulary Glossary--A pdf of the text's most complicated words will be provided so that students can reference it while reading) • Pre-reading Mini-Lesson--To begin class, I will share a lesson about the author and historical setting of the text. I will also share the discussion questions so that students can look for responses during the reading of the story • Presentation of the text--I will read the story out-loud so students can follow along • Discussion-- The class will discuss and analyze the text based on the questions provided CONTENT Classic short-stories provide several opportunities for rich analytical discussion. What they lack in narrative length, they make up for in quality academic content Class discussion will revolve around the following novel-centered concepts: • Personal analysis • Critical analysis • Academic analysis • Literary elements • Figurative language TEACHING STYLE • I want my students to discuss, interact, and learn from each other! Every chance I get, I will encourage them to respond to other’s ideas • I hope to facilitate conversation, protect think-time, and pose questions that provoke deeper thought based on the central text • I hope that students feel as welcomed to think as they are challenged in their thinking • While I will challenge students to think deeply, their perspective will always be encouraged and celebrated • I love interacting with my students! I will be apart of the conversation as well 😁 • Mini-lessons will be taught to ensure all students comprehend concepts and themes ✨CELEBRATE EVERY SEASON WITH ME THROUGH THE STUDY OF SHORT STORIES:✨ 📚 Read a seasonal short story every week before jumping into the once-a-week zoom meeting to discuss and analyze! https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-short-story-club-ZzNATOp9?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
• Students will strengthen their focus and reading-comprehension skills
• Students will learn to critically think and pose questions during and after reading a text that help it become more engrossing, educational, and enriching
Other Details
Parental Guidance
• Frightening encounter with a T Rex (after time travel)
•.Characters are armed with rifles
• Hunting various animals is a major motivator for the characters of the story. Those with sensitivity for violence towards animals might be disturbed
• A character is shot at the end of the story
Supply List
I am not affiliated with the following source: https://www.astro.sunysb.edu/fwalter/AST389/ASoundofThunder.pdf
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nebraska Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's degree from Grace University
Certification to Teach Secondary Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Endorsement in English/Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
ACE Educator
Over 10 years of experience in various educational positions
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Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class