Adventures in Book Land

You don't want to miss out on this semester long adventurous class! An adventure always has an element of the unknown. Being adventurous means you're willing to go where you haven't been before and do things you have never done before, even if you don't know how it's going to turn out. Join us on an exciting experience as we dive into books and recount many bold adventures. You will learn to embrace new experiences, learn to be spontaneous and show curiosity while learning. This course will be taught two days a week and will consist of vocabulary exercises to improve your skills. You will use 3 x 5 cards for vocabulary, word analysis with roots and context clues. You will play word games such as charades and a spelling bee. You will also work on exercises to pick out the following in paragraphs and short passages: main idea, supporting details, predicting outcomes, sequencing, summarizing, cause/effect, compare and contrast, paraphrasing, using supportive evidence, synonyms and antonyms. You will learn poetic terms such as similes and metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia. You will learn reading tips with the use of Mini Mysteries which are designed to promote interest in reading as well as fluency and comprehension. One novel will be featured during the course.
Join this super exciting reading and remarkable learning experience though books!