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New Year 24-25
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Monthly Tuition: $50
Homework: yes
Hours/Week: 2
Max/Min Students: 16/6
Age Range: 10-13Reading and writing can be a trip! In this class students will journey through an assortment of books ranging from fantasies to fiction while also learning the writing process. Different paragraph structures will be taught as students write creative pieces. Reading is completed at home during the week. Class time is devoted to developing various writing assignments, increasing vocabulary, using comprehension strategies, cultivating literary appreciation, and making occasional crafts that facilitate comprehension. This class is designed to be a two-year course covering different books each year. Registrations throughout the year are welcomed. Come join the fun!
Books are available at the library, Half Price Books, and other book stores.
Books for this year are:
Where the Red Fern GrowsWilson Rawls
Caddie WoodlawnCarol Ryrie Brink
Number the StarsLois Lowry
The Gift of the MagiO. Henry
My Side of the MountainJean Craighead George
A Wrinkle in TimeMadeleine LEngle
Rifles for WatieHarold Keith
Biography of your choice
Supplies:
A 3 ring binder or section of binder
Spiral or composition book for a journal
Pen or pencil
Art supplies when requested
current book
Mrs. Piehler earned a B.S. in Education with a specialization in English from Baylor University. Following graduation she taught in Richardson I.S.D. She began teaching at RHSA Co-op in 1996 and feels blessed to continue to do so. She has been happily married for over 34 years and adored homeschooling her own four children. Mrs. Piehler loves teaching, cherishes her students, and makes learning a delightful adventure. She would be honored to have your student join her this year!
Details:Class meets on Tuesday from 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM & on Thursday from none to none