We are going to start with The Tales of Despereaux. We are going to focus on vocabulary, character development and discussing the theme of bravery and courage. We are going to work hard to finish this book by winter break. Unfortunately, fridays are not the most optimal day to meet because of so many days off, so we will be working together to reach our goal!
Starting in January, we will begin reading one of my very favorite books "Walk Two Moons". We will be focusing again on character development and comparing the two books with how they showed bravery and courage. This book is also wonderful for working with the complicated plots of flashbacks and a story within a story. We will also focus on the theme of "never judge a man before you have walked two moons in their moccasins". My goal will be to finish this book by spring break.
Finally starting in April the students will research an artist that will be included in the Art Museum. They will get to create a presentation and present the artist to all of the classes (and parents) who attend the museum.
This is going to be a busy year for these kiddos so I hope that are up for a wonderful challenge!
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