Novel Study- Underground to Canada
Middle School
Jul 15, 2024 to Aug 8, 2024
CAD $100
Mondays & Thursdays
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Teacher: Saman Ihsan
Underground to Canada - Novel Study
Course Objective: The primary goal of this course is to help students master the skill of independent note-taking and the art of answering open-ended questions.
Course Duration: July 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 August 5 & 8
Course Times: Mondays & Thursdays, 11:00 - 12:00 pm
“Underground to Canada” is a historical novel for young readers by Barbara Smucker.
The story follows Julilly, a young enslaved girl who is taken away from her mother and dreams of freedom. With the help of the Underground Railroad, she embarks on a perilous journey to reach Canada, a land where she can be free.
The book has been a subject of study in many Canadian schools and is based partially on a true story. It depicts the harsh realities of slavery and the courageous efforts of those who helped slaves escape to freedom.
In this course, students will cover:
Elements of Narrative
Types of Conflict
Parts of a Plot
Themes of Heroism and Slavery
Literary Devices, such as foreshadowing and personification
* Please note there will be no class on Thursday August 1st due to civic holiday.
* There are no refunds for summer courses.
Muhammad Ali
Student
In short stories, we learned how to identify different parts of a story and the themes in the story. I enjoyed reading the short stories and found them quite interesting. In novel studies, I enjoyed reading the books and afterward having debates about topics in the book.
It was really fun when we did impromptu debates because we learned how to prepare a small speech on any topic in just a few minutes.