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

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Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA 92624, USA
Sep 02 2025
May 21 2026
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Description

Literature Circle

Grade: 5th - 6th Grade

 

In the 5th/6th Literature Circle course, your students will be exposed to children’s literature that is rich in character development, academic language, and themes of redemption and growth. Reading is truly a joy of mine, and I am so excited to bring to life some remarkably well-written stories to your students. I believe reading provides an opportunity for students to be deep thinkers and learn how to draw conclusions from a different vantage point. This course will have a heavy emphasis on historical fiction, with a few of my favorite fantasy novels as well. A few of the books planned for this year will also pair well with my US History course. Homework will include weekly reading assignments, along with some comprehension questions and “thinking deeper” activities. I am looking forward to what this year will bring as I strive to foster a love for reading with your students!


I will send a finalized booklist in June, but novels may include some of the following:

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone

Maniac MaGee by Jerry Spinelli

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

The Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls.

 

Cost: $275

*The price includes handouts and a student journal/notebook.

 

Payment Methods:

Venmo: @Breanna-Rausch

Zelle: [email protected]

Cell: (949) 910 -4177

Email: [email protected]


Teacher Bio:

Breanna Rausch has a California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, as well as a
Masters in Education degree. As an educator, her goal is to develop lifelong learners
and critical thinkers so that students can use their skills to influence the world around
them. Breanna finds immense joy in teaching and desires to reach children through
differentiated activities. She and her husband have two children, Peyton and Noah.
Together they enjoy family walks, trips to the beach, and visiting local coffee shops
(Bear Coast Coffee and Haute Cafe are two of their favorites)! Breanna is a reading
enthusiast and enjoys children’s literature and historical fiction. She has taught full-time
in private education and has spent the past few years teaching in the homeschooling
community.

Class dates

09/04/2025, 09/11/2025, 09/18/2025, 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025, 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025, 11/27/2025, 12/04/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, 12/25/2025, 01/01/2026, 01/08/2026, 01/15/2026, 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026, 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026, 05/14/2026, 05/21/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 5 to 6.

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 16

Registration period

Registration starts on 02/24/2025 and ends on 05/19/2026.

In-person location

Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA 92624, USA
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