The Tale of Despereaux is a charming story about a mouse with big ears, who desires to be a knight and save the princess from the dungeon.  He takes us as readers on his quest and faces his fears and enemies as he shows bravery and determination to save the princess from the dark and foul dungeon. Along the way, he learns some valuable lessons, makes some true friends, and finds he has courage beyond even what a glorious knight would.  
Each meeting we will aim to read 25-30 pages, or 2-3 chapters together.  Students are encouraged take a turn reading aloud, but careful listening and thoughtful response, along with vocabulary building are our weekly goals. We will evaluate the text together as we read, and examine actions of the characters, themes of the story, and author craft in writing this delightful tale. Here is the schedule we will follow:
Week 1 Chapters 1-3 and chapters 4-9
Week 2 Chapters 10-14 and chapters 15-17
Week 3 Chapters 18-22 and chapters 23-28
Week 4 Chapters 29-31 and chapters 32-35
Week 5 Chapters 36-38 and chapters 39-42
Week 6 Chapters 43-46 and chapters 47-51
Week 7 Chapters 52-ending, plus discussion, vocabulary review, and choosing our next book!
I like to be flexible in my scheduling when I can, to meet the needs of learners, so if the current posted schedule does not fit well with yours, please suggest a schedule to me, and I will try to accommodate.