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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
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
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
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
Students will need a copy of the following novels:
TBA
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.
TBA
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.