Literature and Writing for Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
Teacher : Nancy Kaser
$350 per semester (2 semester course)
Three identical classes offered Wednesdays - 9:00 - 10:00, 10:15 - 11:15, 11:30 - 12:30
This class is intended to encourage elementary students LOVE literature and writing! Using lively and engaging classical literature, students will be exposed to various genre, have opportunities to explore literary themes and styles, experience group projects, oral presentations, and to learn to write correctly, creatively, and willingly!
Unit 1 – Introduction to Writing Process
- Paragraphs and Punctuation
Unit 2 – Fiction – Frindle by Andrew Clements
- Vocabulary building
- Dictionary and thesaurus skills
Unit 3 – Fiction -The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson
- Short answer essays
Unit 4 – Mystery/Fantasy – The Tale of Despereauxby Kate DiCamillo
- Five paragraph opinion essay writing
Unit 5 – Fairy Tales and Fables – Various Selections
- Story elements
- Story writing
- Oral presentation
Unit 6 – Research/Historical Fiction – The Orphan of Ellis Island by Elvira Woodruff
- Ellis Island research project
- Family tree oral presentation
Unit 7 – Short Fiction – Stone Fox and The Whipping Boy
- Write a short answer essay
Unit 8 – Poetry – Various Selections
- Poetry writing
- Poetry recital
Unit 9 –Classic Fiction – Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
- Formal letter writing
Class Materials:
Students will need to have copies of the following:
Frindle by Andrew Clements
The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson
Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
*audio books are acceptable
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.
Students will need to have copies of the following:
Frindle by Andrew Clements
The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson
Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
*audio books are acceptable
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.