Literature Circle (Haugland) (5th-6th)

Class Title: Literature Circle

Grades:5^th - 6^th

Course Description: Literature Circle is an engaging class designed for a 5^th-6^th reader. I aim to foster a love for engaging wholesome literature that addresses character, compassion, and perseverance through many of life’s circumstances. This class is a is a place for cooperative learning. Students are expected to talk and to debate their ideas. I have carefully and thoughtfully selected some of the most inspiring children’s novels for your student to grow in their character, compassion for others, and in knowledge.

Many of this year’s titles are historical fiction because I wholeheartedly believe that it is a powerful source of learning to help us see the world around us, both where it has been and where it is going. Historical fiction makes History matter, offers food for thought, and brings dates, people, and facts to life. This genre also brings to light multiple perspectives through the richness of the development of its characters. We will also be completing one biography this year and a few fiction novels to round out our journey through some of the most interesting lives and the struggles to persevere in seemingly insurmountable odds.

Each week, reading will be assigned for homework, as well as one assignment to be completed at home. Our novels will most likely include the following: (different from last year, so you can take this course again of you were in 5^th grade with me last year)

     The Winged Watchman (Hilda Van Stockum)

     The One and Only Ivan(Katherine Applegate)

     Anne of Green Gables(Lucy Maud Montgomery)

     The Bronze Bow (Elizabeth George Speare)

     Tuck Everlasting (Natalie Babbit)

     Jackie Robinson, 42 is Not Just a Number (Doreen Rappaport)

     The Green Ember(S.D. Smith)

Class Max: 18 students

Cost of Class (per semester): $270 ($240 class fee + $30 materials fee) per semester.                            

This fee includes all handouts, student journal, and student notebook.

A $100 non-refundable deposit will be due by June 1, which is applied to first semester. I offer multiple payment plans for the balance: lump sum payment for the balance of $170 at the start of the semester, split into 2 installments of $85 each, as well as 4 monthly payments of $42.50.

Payment Info: Venmo @tiffany-haugland or Zelle with [email protected]

Contact Info: [email protected]

Bio: Tiffany Haugland completed her education at the University of California Irvine with a BS in Biological Science and continued her education at UCI’s Department of Education. Since 1999, she has been a homeschool mother and has taught courses for various private school programs, learning centers, and co-op groups. Over the last 25 years Tiffany has taught thousands of homeschool students and she finds great joy in working hand in hand with parents to develop the best fit for their students. The greatest goal is to inspire students to love learning, because it opens their eyes to the design and awe of God’s creation. Tiffany is a mother to 7 children ranging in ages 8-28, grandmother to 2 granddaughters.