Course Fee: $120

Course fee is for a twelve-week section. There will be two sections offered throughout the year, one in the fall, and one in the spring. Students will read four books and are not included in the course fee. 

Schedule

Book clubs will be offered virtually immediately following Mrs. Kijesky's live IEW® writing courses and will begin the week of August 31.

Details

Using Google Classroom to communicate dates and assignments, class content will include:

• author and historical background relating to each story
• geographic/historical events and map reading (maps are used in class when relevant)
• comparing and contrasting historical maps vs present day
• using tools such as Google Earth to see what areas look like currently
• “life lessons” such as being kind and respectful, courageous, and character building discussions that are age appropriate. This will sometimes include Biblical referencesthat may be sparked in conversation.
• story structure, plot, setting, themes, character, mood, literary devices and how to spot them
• likes and dislikes of the story
• comprehension as well as vocabulary for each novel.

Homework

Reading assignments MUST be read before class. *Reading is required before our very first meeting.*

Please keep an eye out for the email with the book selections and which chapters are required by the first class. The time required for homework varies per each child, so please work with expectations that fit your student.

Supplies

A complete list is coming soon. All books are to be acquired by parents. Many books will be available through the library, Hoopla, or on Audible. The links with resources will be in Google Classroom. It is up to each parent which format is required for your child while they read at home.

*During class, a physical/digital book is required.

External Resources

I may occasionally share YouTube videos in Google Classroom, so it is recommended both parents and students have access to it.