
Chapter Chatters - Middle School
Course #:
ENGL
Division:
English
Department:
Middle School English
Suggested Age:
11-13
Prerequisites:
?
Course Description:
This Online summer class will keep your student reading, writing, and thinking in exciting ways through the summer months. Class time will involve discussion of what has been read while providing engaging and interactive activities for students.The objective is for students to engage with reading and writing in less formal ways while maintaining mental activity through the summer.
Students will have one hour of class time each week for eight weeks. Through the week, students should plan to work 30 minutes a day on reading and any activities given by the teacher. Work time is dependent on the student's ability and may fluctuate.
Curriculum/Materials:
Book/Short Story List:
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (teacher will provide PDF or link)