Who/What/Where/When
6th to 8th grades
This class will consist of reading assigned classics, in-class projects and discussion, reading comprehension quizzes, and short essays. It will also include a unit on poetry analysis.
Class meets at my home near Mardel (exact address will be given at registration)
Wednesday 1:00 – 2:00pm
September 3 – May 6
Costs
- $35 a month (first month due upon registration/ doubles as non-refundable deposit)
- (students also taking a writing course will be given a discounted rate)
- $5 registration/ materials fee
- I accept cash, check and Venmo
- All deposits are non-refundable
Materials Required
- 1″ binder with paper OR notebook: for taking notes in class
- A small notebook: for taking notes while reading
- pencils/pens
- ability to type and print regularly
- ability to check Google Classroom weekly
- 7 books: (your preference of physical books, digital books or audio books). We will read them in this order. Poetry and short stories will be provided by me, you will not need to buy them.
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Trapped in the Old Cabin by Patricia Kershaw
Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
Redwall by Brian Jacques
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