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Literature 6th-9th
Teacher:  Candi Stryker  752-7898

Tuition:  $160.00 per year, payable in monthly installment of $20.00

Materials Fee (due at registration):  none

Deposit Due at Registration:  $20.00

Grades:  6th-9th

Minimum Class Size:  10 students

Maximum Class Size:  15 students

Class Time: 3rd (10:30-11:25)

Required Materials:

  • Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
  • Streams to the River, River to the Sea by Scott O'Dell
  • Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt
  • Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
  • Grasshopper Summer by Ann Turner0
  • A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck
  • Lily's Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff
  • The Great Little Madison by Jean Fritz
  • Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz
  • Students will also need a folder and pen or pencil and notebook paper

We will learn about events in America's history through literature. Beginning with the Revolution we will journey through the growth of a new nation, pain of a civil war, pioneer's adventures, times of depression and a world war.

Students will be expected to read the books outside of class and complete reading vocabulary and questions. Additional cross-curricular activities will be completed in class as well as assigned throughout the year. Students should expect to spend 2 to 3 hours per week on reading and assignments.

Teacher information:

Candi has had 15 years teaching experience both at home and in the classroom.  She loves to see students excited about reading.