This class is taught in English.

Key Learning Objectives:

Infer: Through the playful antics of Amelia Bedelia, students will develop the skill of drawing inferences, honing their ability to deduce meaning from the context and actions within the story.

Cause and Effect: Exploring the hilarious consequences of Amelia Bedelia's literal interpretations, readers will grasp the concept of cause and effect, understanding how actions lead to specific outcomes.

Figurative Literature: The books selected for the club will introduce students to figurative language in a lighthearted manner, helping them recognize and appreciate literary devices such as idioms, metaphors, and similes.

Connect: Readers will forge connections between the whimsical world of Amelia Bedelia and their own experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of the characters and themes while encouraging personal reflections.

Vocabulary: Each book will offer a treasure trove of words that will expand the young readers' vocabulary. Through context clues and discussions, students will learn to decipher unfamiliar words and enhance their language skills.

Reflect: Amelia Bedelia's misadventures will prompt students to reflect on the consequences of miscommunication and the importance of clear language, encouraging thoughtful contemplation about the stories' underlying messages.

Predict: Students will sharpen their prediction skills by anticipating the outcomes of Amelia Bedelia's actions, learning to make educated guesses based on the context of the story.

Sequencing: Through the humorous and often unexpected sequence of events in each book, students will develop sequencing skills, organizing events in chronological order and understanding the structure of a narrative.

Homework Offered
This is a book club where we discuss the book in class, students must have read it on their own or with some assistance prior to the weekly meeting. After each meeting I will provide some optional activities students can complete throughout the week (optional).
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish are the books we will talk about each week, students must complete reading prior to weekly meeting.