Literature Genres, Grades 5-7

Explore a range of literature genres while learning about key story elements such as character, plot, setting, theme, etc. This class will require reading 1 assigned book each week and some work at home to prepare for a book club style discussion in class. It will also include a variety of hands on projects that bring stories to life. Students are encouraged to share their work and think critically with the group. (Howl’s Moving Castle, The City of Ember, Brother’s Keeper, The Bad Guys, Bridge to Terabithia, Wonder and a reader’s choice biography.)

• 7 classes - 1hr each

• Explore a range of genres while discussing elements of literature such as character, plot, setting, theme, etc.

• REGISTER for Literature Genres - $70

• Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 Jan. 31-Mar. 13

• Ripple Mobile Arts studio in Meridian-Kessler

Lessons

1. Adventure - Howl’s Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones

2. Mystery - The City of Ember, Jeanne DuPrau

3. Historical Fiction - Brother’s Keeper, Julie Lee

4. Humor - The Bad Guys, Aaron Blabey

5. Fantasty - Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson

6. Realistic Fiction - Wonder, RJ Palacio

7. Biography - reader’s choice

   All classes are secular, diverse and fact based.