Class Title: Literature Circle 

Grades: 5th- 6th 

Course Description: Literature Circle is an engaging class designed for a 5th-6th 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.  

Several 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 classic this year and some 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 some assignments to be completed at  home. Our novels will include the following: (different novels from last year, so you can take this  course again of you took the class in 5th grade) 

 The Tale of Despereaux (Kate DiCamillo) 

 A Place to Hang the Moon (Kate Albus) 

 Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Robert O’Brien) 

 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Mildred Taylor) 

 Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson) 

 A Night Divided (Jennifer A. Nielsen) 

 Ella Enchanted (Gail Carson Levine) 

Class Max: 18 students 

Cost of Class (per semester): $280 ($240 class fee + $40 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 $180 at the start of the  semester, split into 2 installments of $90 each, OR as 4 monthly payments of $45 each. 

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 26 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 9-29, grandmother  to 2 granddaughters.