Book Club: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon

Book Club: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon

Book Club: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon

Read Grace Lin’s novel and study its characters, themes, and language through discussion and analysis grounded in Chinese folklore elements.

Book Club: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon

Price

$24.02per class

$24.02

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
8–13
Duration
45 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
4

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Class Experience

This course centers on reading and analyzing The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon. Students prepare by reading assigned sections, then discuss excerpts and complete activities that explore characterization, setting, genre, language choices, and the book’s themes rooted in Chinese folklore.

Learning Outcomes

  • Improve reading comprehension of the novel

  • Analyze characters, setting, plot, and themes

  • Examine author’s language and genre choices

  • Make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections

  • Participate in guided discussions and related activities

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

For this class, learners will need to have the novel, The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin (2025), in addition to basic writing materials.

Meet Your Instructor

Deepti Bhat

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6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

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A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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