Meeting Pattern

Online/Google Classroom

Description

This course will cover early chapter books and will be targeted at professionals working at the elementary grade level (K-4). Individuals enrolled in the program will read a wide range of early chapter books including fantasy, realistic fiction, graphic novels, and humorous content. Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to draw from experience, think critically about what they are reading, and design ways to use the literature within their classroom as well as engage online weekly with other students. 

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

Throughout the course participants will:

• Read and critique books to gain a greater knowledge of early chapter books that will engage younger and less skilled readers.
• Complete online assessments.
• Engage in discussions regarding the books.
• Complete four early chapter books independently.

 Texts:

You will be able to locate the following texts at school and public libraries, local bookstores, and online.

• “Rise of the Earth Dragon” by Tracey West ISBN (0545646243)
• “Harriet the Invincible” by Ursula Vernon ISBN (9780545913423)
• “Kiki” by Kyla May ISBN (9780545496131)
• “Hilda and the Troll” by Luke Pearson ISBN (9781909263147)

TESTIMONIALS:

"I ENJOYED THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. IT'S NICE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND THEN TO HAVE CLASSMATES RESPOND. YOU CAN GET OTHER PEOPLE'S PERSPECTIVE AS WELL AS OTHER IDEAS."

"I LOVED THAT YOU HAD DEADLINES EACH WEEK AND WE WERE ABLE TO EXPLORE ACTUAL BOOKS THAT WE COULD USE IN OUR CLASSROOMS. IT WAS A VERY USEFUL CLASS. I ALSO LIKED THAT THE FOCUS WAS ON THE ILLUSTRATIONS AND HOW THEY CONTRIBUTE TO READING."

"LEARNING HOW GRAPHICS IN EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS HELP STUDENTS' COMPREHENSION."

" IT ALLOWED ME TO READ BOOKS THAT I WOULD HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO READ. IT EXPANDS MY KNOWLEDGE OF BOOKS AND HELPS ME FIND BOOKS THAT I CAN RECOMMEND TO STUDENTS."

"GOOD COURSE. GOOD BOOKS. USEFUL FOR TEACHERS"