Elementary Literature
3rd - 5th grade
This dynamic class is designed to encourage readers and writers to love great books and learn the process of essay writing.
Elementary Literature
Unit 1 – Fiction – Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
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Introduction to five paragraph essay writing
Unit 2 – Mystery – Holes by Louis Sachar
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Summary writing
Unit 3 – Tall Tales and Fables – Various Selections
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Write an original tall tale or fable
Unit 4 – Short Stories – The Hundred Dresses
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Complete sentence writing
Unit 5 – Historical-Fiction – By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleishman
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Research essay
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Multi-media oral presentation
Unit 6 – Fantasy – Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
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Creative art project
Unit 7 – Poetry – Various Selections
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Poetry writing
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Includes a poetry reciting extravaganza
Unit 8 –Novel/Movie – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
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Business letter writing
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Sweet contest!
Unit 9 – Fiction – Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
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Fun with fiction activities
Elementary Payment
385
One semester payment of $385
Valid for 4 months
Please make payment at the beginning of the semester
Elementary Quarterly Payment Plan
192.50
Every 2 months
$385 per semester, 2 payments of $192.50
Valid for 8 months
Elementary Payment Plan
96.25
Every month
$385 per semester, 8 payments of $96.25
Valid for 8 months
Class Materials
Students in this class will need to supply the books listed above.
Audio books or digital forms of these works are acceptable.
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Holes by Louis Sachar
By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleishman
Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
Lined paper and paper/pens in class
All other materials will be provided by the instructor
This class requires printing several materials at home. Please have paper and ink in your printer!