This is a reading comprehension class. Students will need to have the novel and be willing to read parts or chapters daily. 


Read Aloud:

Auditory listening and reading aloud is great for learners who struggle with attention and memory, reading fluency skills, and those who prefer to listen and interact while reading. This class provides auditory instruction paired with visual instruction using graphic organizers for comprehension skills and writing prompts. Learners read along. Learners are encouraged to read-aloud, but it is not mandatory as some learners need time to build confidence with reading aloud skills. 

Learners will:
•	Gain comprehension skills to compare literature elements, author style, and enjoyment
•	Develop auditory listening skills that build and reinforce comprehension
•	Learn the skill of reading to relax and relaxing to read a fun book

Learners can expect to:
•	Enjoy and participate in daily read aloud passages
•	Compare and contrast the story plots, characters, and settings
•	Discuss time eras, events, story details, and imagined geographic locations  
•	Increase story-based vocabulary word knowledge and build opinion-making skills 

How we spend each session:
Most of the class time focuses on reading aloud and listening for new vocabulary words, listening as sentences take shape, and connecting details for comprehension. Learners can take notes. Pausing to explain words, concepts, or share thoughts occurs during the reading. Learners can volunteer to read. If no learner volunteers, the teacher reads and the learners read along in their books. We open each class by catching up on the story so far. As the class ends, we review what notes fit the organizer. Learners can ask questions by raising a voice.  Reading and listening is a form of interactive learning to improve speaking and reading fluency. During reading segments, learners are engaged participants of the story. 

Materials: 
Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Grades:  5-8  comprehension, graphic organizers  
Learn about: The mysterious dystopian world that doesn’t make sense to a boy with great wit.

Class Style:
Each day, the learners will complete a set of teacher-made slides (Google) to respond to a comprehension questions. The slides sets recycle weekly. The routine for the class is predictable and functional. The slide set is visual with explicit instructional directions and simplified organization. Learners interact with questions and answers during the read aloud to cue comprehension and attention for auditory processing. The teacher will open the class by discussing the favorite parts so far. Learners have a chance to share daily. 

Teaching Style
Guided instruction will be used daily to build the comprehension skills on the slides. Positive feedback and encouragement will be provided during all parts of the class. Auditory listening is part of read-aloud comprehension. 

The content in the course includes:
•	Genre- Fantasy fiction/Dystopian (futuristic)
•	Character challenges and struggles (including: family, social, and life choices)
•	Growing up and learning to cope
•	Friendship gains and losses 
•	Building civility skills: care, concern, sharing, working out conflicts



Daily Plan and Routine:  This is a 5-day course.
Learners can share responses and submit (turn in slides) for daily work, if they choose to do so. The table shows the weekly rotation for the classes. 

Relax and Read!  Find a comfortable place and relax and read. 

1.	Welcome/daily catch-up/activate prior knowledge
2.	Introduce daily passage
3.     Introduce the daily story-based key words 
3. 	Read aloud for Auditory Listening (students can read along)  40 minutes
4. 	Complete the daily comprehension game with slides together-  10 minutes
5. 	Review the day’s work and discussion
6.  	Closing Details: All learners will have a chance to ask questions, reflect, or comment.

Day 1: Read Chapters 1-6
Comprehension Focus: Jonas's Dilemma: Apprehension 
Learners will meet the main characters using character charts, list the commonalities and differences between their life and Jonas's life (rules, school, home, etc.) Discussion points: Describe the use of again and again with author's craft.

We will skip chapter 5. 

Day 2: Read Chapters 7-9
Comprehension Focus: Jonas's Dilemma: A Task Too Big
Learners will analyze the main characters using character charts, list the commonalities and differences between their life and Jonas's life (rules, school, home, etc.) Discussion points: Describe the use of point-of-view with author's craft. Is this Right of Passage (The Ceremony of Twelve) appropriate for someone Jonas's age?  Do you think Jonas is pleased with his assignment? 

Day 3: Read Chapters 10-14
Comprehension Focus: Jonas's Dilemma: Too Many Changes
Learners will analyze the main characters with tone shifting. Students will discuss the author's craft of page turning events. 
Discussion points: Would you take or reject the role and how would you handle all the rules and new learning? Do you think this society has the way of life figured out or is sameness the only reason this society works? 

Day 4: Read Chapters 15-19
Comprehension Focus: Jonas's Dilemma: Stay or Leave? 
Learners will analyze how the setting influences the main events using character charts, list the commonalities and differences between their life and Jonas's life (rules, school, home, etc.) Discussion points: Would you risk leaving your family and society for the unknown? 

Day 5: Read Chapters 20-23/end
Comprehension Creation:  Learner Choice:  Create a school, menu, home design, fashion line, or dystopian society with rules
Each day will conclude with students sharing favorite part. 

Learners can share responses and submit (turn in slides) for daily work. Some learners prefer to learn directly through reading and discussions daily. This is acceptable per parent approval.  However, learners can submit work for feedback if they choose.