Discoverers Literature Studies
The following books comprise the Literature Studies for the 2nd and 3rd Grade Discoverers Literature Schedule:
Note: Literature selections are subject to change.
Discoverers Semester 1
- Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Print Book Audio
- The Boxcar Children Print Book Audio
- Kenny and The Dragon Print Book Audio
- 100 Dresses Print Book Audio
Discoverers Semester 2
- Charlotte’s Web Print Book Audio
- Farmer Boy Print Book Audio
- A Cricket in Times Square Print Book Audio
- Homer Price Print Book Audio
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Discoverers Writing Studies
Numerous studies have shown the benefits of teaching children to write using patterns found in great children’s literature. During the first semester of the Discoverers Writing Studies course, students will read a variety of Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, using them to apply gospel principles, making connections to their lives, acting them out, and then retelling them in their own words. The semester will culminate in students creating their own just so tale.
In the second semester, students will study tall tales, employing the same building blocks of written expression found in the first semester. They will conclude the semester by writing their own tall tale.
The following readings will be associated with the Discoverers Writing Studies:
Discoverers Semester 1
- Just So Stories Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated) This is a little more expensive, but the artwork is so colorful and engaging. Another version will work, but won’t capture your child’s imagination in the same way.
- Just So Stories performed by Jim Weiss available in CD or MP3
Discoverers Semester 2
- American Tall Tales
- American Tall Tales performed by Jim Weiss available in CD or MP3
- American Tall Tales Companion Reader available as PDF or Print Book
Click here to access a 4-week sample of a 2nd-3rd grade writing course. (When you click, you will be prompted to enroll. There is no charge for the sample. You will simply be added to the sample course.)