Literature and Writing (1st - 2nd)

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

Title of Class: Literature & Writing


Grades: 1st & 2nd Grade


*Students who took this course in 1st grade can repeat it for 2nd grade! We will use a
different set of books.


Course Description:
In this course, students will build skills to properly formulate a complete sentence to
write a four-sentence paragraph by the end of the year. Knowing the components of a
complete sentence is a crucial foundation for paragraph writing. It can be introduced in
the early educational years of 1st and 2nd grade by teaching writing through literature.
During the first semester, we will use picture books and short stories to build sentence
fluency through engaging activities. In the second half of the year, we will build on their
sentence foundation using the Jane Schaffer method of writing. Here we will learn the
difference between the topic, details, and concluding sentence. This will provide a basic
introduction to writing taught through short chapter books. Homework will be minimal
and build upon the lessons taught in class. Writing a paragraph doesn’t have to be
intimidating when you have the foundational skills to build complete sentences!


Cost Per Semester: $275


Textbook, workbooks, or materials needed for class:
All you need to purchase for this course are the following 10 books found on Amazon or
rented from your local library. Everything else will be provided for you and is included in
the price for this course!
● Duck! Rabbit! By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
● Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
● Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel
● Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik
● The Mitten by Jan Brett
● Nate the Great! Book 1 by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
● Henry and Mudge: First Book by Cynthia Rylant
● Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate Dicamillo
● Mr.Putter & Tabby Pour Tea by Cynthia Rylant
● Cam Jansen and the Stolen Diamonds by David A. Adler

Class Min: 6
Class Max: 16
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

09/02/2025, 09/09/2025, 09/16/2025, 09/23/2025, 09/30/2025, 10/07/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/21/2025, 10/28/2025, 11/04/2025, 11/11/2025, 11/18/2025, 11/25/2025, 12/02/2025, 12/09/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025, 12/30/2025, 01/06/2026, 01/13/2026, 01/20/2026, 01/27/2026, 02/03/2026, 02/10/2026, 02/17/2026, 02/24/2026, 03/03/2026, 03/10/2026, 03/17/2026, 03/24/2026, 03/31/2026, 04/07/2026, 04/14/2026, 04/21/2026, 04/28/2026, 05/05/2026, 05/12/2026, 05/19/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

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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