Literature Writing (1st-2nd)

Class Title: 1st/2nd 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 the 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!

Booklist:
The Day the Crayons Quit by Oliver Jeffers
Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel
Little Bear’s Visit by Else Holmelund Minarik
Mouse Tales by Arnold Lobel
Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
Nate the Great Goes Under Cover by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog by Cynthia Rylant
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by Kate DiCamillo
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones by David A. Adler

Cost of Class (per semester): $275
Payment Info: Venmo or Zelle
● Venmo ID: @Breanna-Rausch
● Zelle E-Mail: [email protected]

Contact Info:
● Email: [email protected]
● Cell: (949) 910-4177

Bio: I have a California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential and a Master's degree in
Education. As an educator, my goal is to develop lifelong learners and critical thinkers
so that students can use their skills to influence the world around them. I find immense
joy in teaching and a desire to reach children through differentiated activities. My
husband and I have two children, Peyton and Noah. Our family enjoys walks and trips to
the beach. I am a reading enthusiast! I enjoy children’s literature and historical fiction. I
have taught full-time in private education and now in the homeschooling community.
With my oldest now attending PCPrep, I am so thankful to be part of this school and the
sweet community here.