
Elementary Literature
3rd - 5th grade
This class is intended to make elementary students LOVE literature and writing! Using lively and engaging classical literature, students will be exposed to various genre, and will have opportunities to explore literary themes and styles, and to learn to write correctly, creatively, and willingly!
Elementary Literature
Unit 1 – Introduction to Writing Process - Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
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Autobiography assignment
Unit 2 – Fiction – Frindle by Andrew Clements
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5 paragraph essay assignment
Unit 3 – Fiction - Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
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Short answer essay assignment
Unit 4 – Mystery/Fantasy – The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
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5 paragraph opinion essay
Unit 5 – Fairy Tales and Fables – Various Selections
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Write a modern day tale assignment
Unit 6 – Research/Historical Fiction – The Orphan of Ellis Island by Elvira Woodruff
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Ellis Island research project & family tree project
Unit 7 – Short Fiction – The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman
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Write a short story assignment
Unit 8 – Poetry – Various Selections
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Poetry writing assignment/ memorization assignment (includes a poetry recital)
Unit 9 – Classic Fiction – The Secret Garden
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Newspaper article writing assignment
Class Materials
Students in this class will need to supply the books listed above.
Audio books or digital forms of these works are acceptable.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Frindle by Andrew Clements
Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
The Orphan of Ellis Island by Elvira Woodruff
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman
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!