​Literature, Writing, and Grammar for Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
Teacher: Chris MacLeith
 $350 per semester (2 semester course)
Three identical classes offered Wednesdays  -  9:00 - 10:00, 10:15 - 11:15, 11:30 - 12:30

11:30 CLASS CLOSED - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
To be added to the waitlist for this class, begin the registration process and use the code 8884747 to access the registration form, selecting the waitlisted class in the dropdown menu. If a spot opens up in this class, you will be notified by the instructor. 
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Good literature takes us to different times and places, introduces us to fantastic characters, and teaches us to imagine and tell good stories. This class is intended to encourage elementary students to LOVE literature and writing! Students are exposed to different genres and learn literary themes and styles, while learning the building blocks of writing correctly and creatively.

Unit 1 - Art of Writing - Storytelling
​      Spectacular Sentences
      Journal Writing    
      Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
      Narrative Story Writing

Unit 2 - Perfect Paragraphs
      Fantasy - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillio
      Most Beloved Toy Paragraph

Unit 3 - Who’s Who? - 1st person/3rd person; Pronouns; Possession
      The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
      Descriptive Writing/Newspaper Article

Unit 4 - Terrific Thesis & Topic Sentences
      Literature - TBD
      Three paragraph essays

Unit 5 - Biography Research Project
      Ben and Me by Robert Lawson
      Five paragraph research essay

Unit 6 - Poetry
      Write original poem
      Poetry recital

Unit 7 - Letter Writing
      Historical Fiction
       Literature TBD

Unit 8 - Creative Writing
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier

    
 Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier
 Ben and Me by Robert Lawson
​The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillio

All other materials will be provided by the instructor. There will be many items printed at home. Please be sure to have an ample supply of paper and ink.