Class Name: Upper Grammar Literature Grades 5/6
Tutor: Annemarie Barwich
This week’s focus: Enjoy Reading!
For Parent:
The purpose of Literature at CCSchole is to introduce students to reading good books by providing a list of books, arranging accountability, and fostering conversation around the elements of story. The story elements include setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme. In most months a book will be assigned for reading in preparation for a monthly Literature Discussion Class. Class will be scheduled as Zoom or as hosted by families. Meeting details will be emailed.
If necessary, a student can listen to assigned novel read aloud OR on audio while following along in book.
To be completed this week:
• Read 20 minutes / day (minimum) from book of choice. See recommended lists such Curriculum Guide or Classical Reader Classical Reader
• Check off daily reading on September Submission Guide
(Find in parent resource tab of Resource Library.)
In preparation for Literature Discussion Class on Friday, October 2nd:
Read Emperor’s New Suit by Hans Christian Andersen
(from following online source or a fairy tale book of choice)
http://hca.gilead.org.il/emperor.html
Please contact abarwich@redeemer.ab.ca with any questions and submissions.
