Criswell - Exploring Literature (Section Wed 2)
Course Description
Class Title: |
Exploring Literature |
Code: |
E315 |
Text: |
Various Resources. See Literature Scope and Sequence |
Rating: |
2 |
Prerequisite: |
5th/6th grade reading level |
Grade: |
5-6 |
Fees: |
None |
Max: |
15 |
Can be repeated? Yes |
Description: With whole book studies as the starting point, students in this class will develop and refine their reading comprehension strategies through engaging discussions and various interactive group activities. Reading selections will also provide a springboard for short writing exercises, such as journal entries and creative responses. Students will learn how to write effective paragraphs, incorporating effective structure, varied sentence types, and vivid language. Note: This class is designed so that students can take it two years in a row, with alternating book lists each year.