8/13/2019 Literature Circles, Lower Elementary
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Learning through Literature CirclesLower Elementary
Newbery Winner, Because of Winn-Dixie
Who: suggested for students who can read independently, without
frustrationat a second-grade level or above. Minimum of four
students, please.
When: Tuesdays, 10:3012:00. 4-week course: Feb 18, 25, March 4,
11Where: Kelly Martins in-home classroom, Hampton Ridge
SubdivisionCost: $50 per child ($12.50/90-minute class)Why: Its
critical for young readers and writers to learn how to readlike
awriter, and write like a reader. Children learn what good readers
and writers
dobest when immersed in authentic, rich literature, and are
given
opportunities to respond through writing and dialogue with the
teacher and
other peers. Literature circles present so many rich learning
experiences,
effectively addressing appropriate objectives, including:
interpreting
characters point-of-view, using reading strategies that
strengthen
comprehension, identifying literature structure, making personal
connections,
analyzing authors purpose and writing craft.
Teacher: Kelly Martin, skilled elementary teacher and
experienced privatetutor. Masters in Reading Literacy, (Thesis: The
Writing Workshop in the
Elementary Classroom) with experience in the Atlanta school
system, and
locally at Randolph School, and Blossomwood Elementary.
Main themes; suggested cross-circular topics: animals, pet
shops, being raisedby one parent (dad is a widow).
I look forward to working with you and your childTo enroll your
child, please contact me by phone or email.
[email protected]
