This class is part of the Youth Literature Series
This series is intended for students at elementary and middle school reading levels.
These classes are offered sporadically and are not intended to be taken in any order.
Other classes in this series include:
CLASS DESCRIPTION
In this youth literature course series, each course focuses on one novel or novella. This particular course will focus on the 1977 novel written by author Katherine Paterson – Bridge to Terabithia.
The novel tells the story of Jess Aarons, who has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. Leslie is a tomboy, and Jess thinks very highly of her. Jess is an artistic boy who is fearful and troubled. But when the two become friends, Jess is transformed. They spend most days in the woods behind Leslie’s house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. However, a tragedy occurs one day at Terabithia. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.
This 4-week course will focus heavily on reading, and a full copy of the novel will be provided in both pdf and audiobook format. Although, students are also encouraged to purchase their own copies or borrow one from their local library. Student may either read the full text before the class begins, or their will be weekly reading assignments during the course.
CLASS FORMAT
No live classes—view lessons on YOUR schedule. In general, expect 1.5-2.5 hours to work through the lesson plan each week, and an additional 2-5 hours working on assignments (it really depends what assignment your child chooses to do and how they manage their time). For classes with two levels, the material is the same for both—the depth of the assignments differs. Younger students should usually be placed in Level 1. Older students, or younger students who want more of a challenge, should be placed in Level 2.
Each lesson consists of a fully narrated PowerPoint presentation with images and videos to enhance the topics. Students will have access to our learning management system, Canvas, for viewing their lesson, printing worksheets, taking quizzes, viewing/submitting assignments, participating in discussions, and viewing grades/feedback.
