Due November 9 - First Class

As some of you may know, my youngest son and I headed north to help a friend with her B&B. During our stay a fellow inn-keeper died. We have remained in Pennsylvania to help, and that has put us behind schedule. IEW class will begin on November 9, 2016. I have made an adjustment in tuition. The first semester will be $100.00 instead of $200.00.

Our first book is The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Branford (first published in 1961) Most people remember this as a children's book but Branford did not write it specifically for children. That puts the book in a unique genre which is perfect for our class. 

This wonderful story has been made into a movie twice. You probably know what I am going to ask. . . .  Please have your child read it and not watch (or re-watch) the movie until after our class discussion on November 9. As a general rule I strongly encourage my students to read books before watching the movie version.

The assignment that goes along with the book is simple and straightforward.  Please ask your student(s) to:
1) Choose at least 15 vocabulary words from the book.
 They should select unfamiliar words or words that they do not use often.
2) Define each word (include part of speech).
3) Use each word in a new sentence.
4) Note the page number for each word. If the word is used more than once, one page number will suffice. :-)
5) Bring this finished assignment to the first class.

Here is our BOOK LIST for the 2016-17 year:

The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Branford

The Red Pony, by John Steinbeck (short story)

Kisses from Kate,  by Katie Davis  (excerpts)

Snow Treasure, by Marie McSwigan

The Ransom of Red Chief, by O. Henry (short story)

The Underneath, by Kathi Appelt  (Lagniappe book - if we have time)

We will be making our way back to The Lone Star State very soon. I look forward to seeing everyone on November 9 at 1:00.