Catastic Book Club: 6-9세 고양이 애호가를 위한 문학 수업

This book club will emphasize one fictional book about cats every week.  In addition to teaching characters, setting and plot, I will also teach one specific literary element during each lesson. 
At the beginning of every class, each student will have the opportunity to share a "good thing" as the rest of the class listens respectfully. Active listening is a necessary skill in today's society.  I endeavor to model and practice that skill not only at the beginning of every class, but throughout each class as well. After the class introductions, I will use a variety of teaching methods to discuss the story elements of each book: plot, characters and setting. 
To teach the setting of the book, I will establish the three elements of a setting: time, place, and mood.  In addition, at intervals, I will also teach social and cultural context. I will read details and let students talk about similar places they have experienced. 
To teach the characters of the book, I will focus on descriptive words to describe appearance, actions, motivations and words; however, not every character will be developed to that extent in every class due to time constraints. 
To teach the plot of each book I will use simple diagrams to teach the three essential plot expectations for primary students: beginning, middle and ending. 
In addition, at times we will also touch upon more advanced topics such as theme and alternative endings in some classes. 
Young students learn best when they are given multiple opportunities to respond per minute.  I will use a variety of response methods to ensure that students remain engaged in the lesson. Calling on students directly is one method, but students will also be asked to use their bodies to answer, answer chorally and quick share as a group. In addition, I will teach to all learning styles each week, and all personality types will be honored during each class.  I enjoy hearing the opinions and ideas of my students, but I also emphasize sharing the talking space. Learners will be given the opportunity to make a prediction about the next book in the series before each class ends in order to inspire your young reader's desire to read.  Every class will be supportive of all learners at all times, regardless of reading, communication or social abilities. 
The scope and sequence for this multi-day book club is as follows:


Week of October 20: The Scaredy Cat - Purrmaids Series by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Characters, Setting, Plot
Exposition

Week of October 27: Star Dreams - Magic Kitten Series by Sue Bentley
Characters, Setting, Plot
Critical thinking/Opinions

Week of October 30: Perspectives - Cat Kid Comic Club Series by Dav Pilkey
Characters, Setting, Plot
Evaluating/Response Mood

Week of November 3:
Perspectives - Cat Kid Comic Club Series by Dav Pilkey
Vocabulary

Week of November 10
Kat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey
Idioms

Week of November 17
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath
Frame

Week of November 24
Magic Kitten Series: A Christmas Surprise by Sue Bentley
Setting Relevance

Week of December 1
Alone in the Night by Holly Webb
Text to Self, World, Text

Week of December 8
The Cat Who Came for Christmas by Cleveland Amory
Symbolism

Week of December 15
The Cats Breath Smells Like Dessert by Elizabeth Jain
Perspectives

Week of January 5
Cat Kid Comic Club on Purpose by Dav Pilkey
Characters, Setting, Plot
Vocabulary

Week of January 12
Otis - Kitty Corner Series by Ellen Mills
Characters, Setting, Plot
Internal/External Conflict

Week of January 19
Zoey and Sassafras "Dragons and Marshmallows" by Asia Citro
Characters, Setting, Plot
Types of Characters

Week of January 26
The Wish Fairy "Too Many Cats!" by Lisa Ann Scott
Characters, Setting, Plot
Inciting incident

Week of February 2
A Tail of Two Kitties - Stick Cat Series by Tom Watson
Characters, Setting, Plot
Point of View

Week of February 9
Sky the Unwanted Kitten by Holly Webb
Characters, Setting, Plot
Character Traits

Week of February 16
Dr. Kitty Cat - "Posy the Puppy" by Jane Clarke
Characters, Setting, Plot
Story Devices

Week of February 23: Seasick Sea Horse - Purrmaids Series   by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Characters, Setting, Plot
Setting Relevance

Week of March 2
Animal Ark - "Siamese in the Sun" by Ben M. Baglio
Characters, Setting, Plot
Character Motivation

Week of March 9
Upchuck and the Rotten Willy by Bill Wallace
Characters, Setting, Plot
Opinions supported through details

Week of March 16
Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires
Characters, Setting, Plot
Symbolism

Week of March 23
Daisy the Kitten - Dr. Kitty Cat series by Jane Clarke
Characters, Setting, Plot
Character Development

Week of March 30: Classroom Chaos - Magic Kitten Series   by Sue Bentley
Characters, Setting, Plot
Character description

Week of April 6: Tabby in the Tub - Animal Ark Series    By Ben M. Baglio
Characters, Setting, Plot
Character Comparison

Week of April 13: Moonlight Mischief - Magic Kitten Series   by Sue Bentley
Characters, Setting, Plot
Structure

Week of April 20: Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray   by Nick Bruel
Characters, Setting, Plot
Character Motivation

Week of April 27: A Big Surprise - Pet Hotel Series   by Kate Finch
Characters, Setting, Plot
Inferring

Week of May 4: Kitten Crowd - Animal Ark Pets Series   by Ben M. Baglio
Characters, Setting, Plot

Week of May 11: The Missing Kitten    by Holly Webb
Characters, Setting, Plot
Inferring